China has requested to join WTO consultations initiated by Brazil regarding US tariffs of up to 37.5 per cent, citing substantial commercial interests and potential impacts on its own exports.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the Survey of India issued standard names for 27 locations, including land areas, mountain passes, a lake, and a memorial, following border management consultations.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has used new powers to order Westminster council to scrap a draft policy that would ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End, restrict operating hours, and ban vertical drinking.
Members of a Queensland domestic violence working group claim the government used them for token consultations, buried a critical report, and enforced confidentiality agreements and communication bans to silence survivors.
Hong Kong's upcoming first five-year plan must transcend familiar initiatives, setting clear targets, ambition, and real accountability to align with national priorities by 2030.
DMK announced it will boycott a consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs regarding delimitation, calling it political drama intended to divert attention from water disputes.
Hong Kong is actively considering a dedicated offence to target persistent child sexual abuse after over 90% of public consultation suggestions supported modernising sex crime laws.
Hong Kong's five-year plan aims to boost regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area. Drawing from the San Francisco Bay Area's experience, Hong Kong can drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks to overcome current friction in areas like cross-border data sharing and regulatory compliance.
Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open due to a right leg stress fracture sustained during the grass-court season, dealing another blow to her return following persistent physical setbacks over the past year.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey sent a letter to director general Cdr RK Srivastava questioning the authority and transparency behind the Indian hockey team’s switch from a blue to a saffron jersey before the FIH World Cup, demanding documentary evidence by Tuesday.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee held his first townhall meeting to gather public feedback on the city's first five-year plan and his annual policy address, which he stated would serve as a progress report on the plan.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and his ministers will hold the first district consultation in Tuen Mun on Sunday to gather views on his upcoming policy address and the city's inaugural five-year plan, aimed at aligning development with the national blueprint.
FIFA defends its plan to allow private investors to acquire stakes in World Cup tournaments, facing strong opposition and boycott threats from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC. The proposal, aiming to raise $4.2 billion, would provide significant payments to member associations but is criticized for commercializing the sport.
Fifa announced it will proceed with plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, despite strong opposition and boycott threats from Uefa and Concacaf. The proposal, championed by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, aims to create a commercial subsidiary (FFE) for external investments, but critics argue it undermines football's legacy and governance.
UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino's private investment plan (FFE) isn't scrapped by September 19. This decision marks a victory for UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, but FIFA is expected to resist, setting the stage for an escalating power struggle within global football governance.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, citing "divisions" and widespread global opposition from confederations like UEFA and Concacaf, and internal resignations. The collapse puts his presidency under severe pressure.
Le gouvernement français, via la ministre Stéphanie Rist, transfère des remboursements de soins (dentaires, transports, médicaments) de l'Assurance maladie vers les complémentaires santé, et double le plafond des franchises médicales, afin de maîtriser le déficit de la Sécurité sociale.
The 8th Central Pay Commission announced new meetings in New Delhi on August 7 and 10, 2026, for central government and UT employee associations to present their demands. This follows a brief pause and concerns over delays, with a data submission deadline extended to July 31, 2026.
La Banque centrale européenne (BCE) a dévoilé dix propositions de design pour la prochaine série de billets en euros, articulées autour des thèmes "La culture européenne" et "Fleuves et oiseaux". Une consultation publique est ouverte jusqu'au 21 septembre pour recueillir l'avis des Européens.
Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and a US envoy held diplomatic consultations in Cairo to coordinate approaches to security in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, amidst Ethiopia's maritime ambitions and shifting regional alliances.
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh marched towards Delhi to protest the proposed Indo-US Free Trade Agreement, fearing its impact on Indian agriculture and dairy. They were stopped by police barricades at the Shambhu border, leading to protests there.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is expected to announce confidential filing and lower market capitalization requirements for listings by the end of this month, following months of consultations with market participants.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, faces public impatience for rapid policy action, contrasting with Keir Starmer's perceived procedural caution. Experts suggest bold, noticeable changes are needed, with proposals like capital gains tax hikes and rent freezes to address the cost of living crisis.
Hong Kong's government indicates a by-election for William Wong's vacant seat is unlikely due to time constraints and cost concerns, with the Election Committee's term ending in October.
