ICANN opens payment testing for applicants in 2026 gTLD round
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is allowing prospective applicants in the 2026 new gTLD round to test payment procedures before submitting evaluation fees.
ICANN provides emergency funding to restore internet connectivity in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will contribute nearly $110,000 to support emergency telecommunications efforts in Jamaica following internet disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.
ICANN commits US$1 million to support long-term future of Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has approved a one-time US$1 million contribution to the Internet Governance Forum following the forum’s permanent establishment through the WSIS+20 process.
EU privacy watchdog to debate impact of Omnibus reforms on GDPR and AI rules
European data protection authorities and policymakers will meet in Brussels to discuss whether the EU’s Omnibus proposals can simplify compliance requirements without weakening existing digital rights protections.
ICANN moves 2026 Annual General Meeting from Oman to Bali
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has relocated its 2026 Annual General Meeting from Muscat to Bali, citing the need to ensure reliable participation and keep the event on schedule.
European Commission unveils roadmap for AI and digitalisation in energy
The European Commission has published a strategic roadmap outlining how AI, data sharing, and digital technologies could be used to modernise Europe's energy system and support the integration of renewable energy.
EU privacy board approves global expansion of Europrivacy certification
The European Data Protection Board has approved the international extension of the Europrivacy certification scheme and endorsed its use for certain international data transfer safeguards.
G7 ministers back AI openness, synthetic content detection, and child online safety measures
G7 digital ministers agreed on a joint declaration covering AI governance, online safety for minors, AI openness, and the growing energy demands linked to digital infrastructure.
European Commission appoints expert bodies to support AI Act enforcement
The European Commission has created two new advisory bodies to support implementation and enforcement of the EU AI Act, focusing particularly on general-purpose AI systems and systemic risk assessment.
Finland proposes national rules to implement EU Cyber Resilience Act
Finland has proposed national legislation defining how the EU Cyber Resilience Act will be supervised and enforced, including responsibilities for product oversight, certification, and domain registration data access.
