Member states at a UN meeting on ICT security debated procedural rules and the appointment of group facilitators, reflecting differing positions on how the new forum should operate.
The European Commission has granted €5 million to strengthen independent fact-checking across the EU, including support for cooperation, safety, and multilingual coverage.
A new draft specification proposes a common way for applications to securely access user data stored across different online services.
A civil society group has raised concerns about increasing content removals and proposed changes that could expand government authority over online speech in India.
A submission to the WSIS consultation process urges a shift from discussion to implementation, with stronger emphasis on human rights, inclusion, and global cooperation.
ICANN has extended the deadline for proposals to run key review panels that will assess certain types of new domain name applications in the 2026 expansion round.
ICANN has announced a new application window for companies that operate the technical backbone of domain names, as part of preparations for the next expansion of internet addresses.
The European Union and Japan met in Tokyo to review progress and deepen cooperation across key digital policy areas, including AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity.
AFRINIC has been assigned a new block of Autonomous System Numbers, helping support the continued growth of internet networks in Africa.
A newly published review report concludes that key internet numbering services operated by IANA met expected performance standards, with only minor issues observed.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
