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7 May 2026

ARTICLE 19 report warns domain suspensions risk enabling online censorship

A report by ARTICLE 19 finds that governments are increasingly using DNS-level interventions to block entire websites, raising concerns about proportionality, transparency, and freedom of expression.

6 May 2026

UN to review Solomon Islands’ human rights record under fourth UPR cycle

The United Nations Human Rights Council will assess the Solomon Islands’ human rights situation on 11 May as part of the ongoing Universal Periodic Review process.

6 May 2026

Media groups urge EU to revise proposed consent rules in Digital Omnibus

A coalition led by the European Broadcasting Union warns that planned data consent restrictions could limit how media organisations interact with audiences and deliver services.

6 May 2026

ITU adopts new standard on measuring ICT impact on climate goals

A new recommendation from the International Telecommunication Union sets out methods to assess how digital technologies contribute to emissions reduction across sectors, while highlighting both benefits and potential trade-offs.

6 May 2026

ARIN releases documentation from latest policy discussions on internet number resources

The American Registry for Internet Numbers has made public the full documentation from its recent ARIN 57 meeting, offering insight into ongoing coordination of IP address policy and resource management.

6 May 2026

EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership with focus on digital infrastructure and security

A new agreement between the EU and Armenia aims to expand digital, transport, and energy links while strengthening economic and security cooperation.

6 May 2026

Publishers sue Meta over alleged use of copyrighted works in AI training

A group of major publishers has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging that its AI models were trained on millions of copyrighted texts without permission.

6 May 2026

Iran enters day 38 offline

Data from NetBlocks shows Iran experiencing its longest nationwide internet shutdown, with severe impacts on access to information and civilian communication.

6 May 2026

GigaLaw report finds surge in domain disputes driven by large UDRP cases

A report by GigaLaw shows a sharp rise in disputed domain names under the UDRP, linked to a small number of high-volume complaints and ongoing cybersquatting activity.

6 May 2026

ICANN launches RFP for financial and operational checks in 2026 domain round

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking external providers to assess applicants’ financial and operational capacity in the upcoming round of new domain name applications.

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