ICANN launches tender for auctions in 2026 domain name expansion round
ICANN has issued a request for proposals to select a provider that will run auctions to resolve competing applications in the upcoming 2026 round of new domain names.
Global internet shutdowns reach record high in 2025, report finds
A new report documents at least 313 internet shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025, marking the highest number recorded to date.
Asia Pacific accounts for majority of global internet shutdowns in 2025, report finds
A new report shows that the Asia Pacific region recorded 195 internet shutdowns in 2025, representing the largest share of global incidents.
UN ICT security forum discusses procedures amid disagreement over facilitator roles
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.
European Commission awards €5 million to support fact-checking network
The European Commission has granted €5 million to strengthen independent fact-checking across the EU, including support for cooperation, safety, and multilingual coverage.
W3C publishes draft standard for accessing data across web services
A new draft specification proposes a common way for applications to securely access user data stored across different online services.
Civil society warns of growing opacity in India’s online content removals
A civil society group has raised concerns about increasing content removals and proposed changes that could expand government authority over online speech in India.
The Global Network Initiative calls for action-focused, rights-based approach at WSIS Forum 2026
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 extends deadline for review panels in 2026 domain name expansion
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 opens second evaluation round for domain infrastructure providers ahead of 2026 expansion
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.
