A senior US Democrat, Jamie Raskin, threatens a congressional investigation into Fifa's financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family, including a $20bn privatization plan involving Jared Kushner's brother, if Democrats win the House in November.
Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid disruptions and a political showdown over July 20 student protests, with stricter penalties for exam-related offences proposed.
The Northern Territory government's decision to invite private investors for new accommodation and camping facilities in national parks like Litchfield and Elsey has raised concerns among tourism experts about accessibility for locals and potential 'land grabs'.
هدوء سوق الانتقالات السعودي يعكس مرحلة جديدة في إدارة التعاقدات، مدفوعة بالاستدامة المالية وتأثير الخصخصة، مما يفرض تحديات على الأندية، خاصة الصاعدة، في إكمال قوائمها قبل الموسم الجديد.
Tunisia's approval of five renewable energy concessions to foreign multinationals is criticized for deepening energy dependency and transferring public wealth, rather than solving the country's $3.8bn energy deficit. Critics argue for public control, domestic industrial capacity, and regional cooperation.
Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.
An amendment to Japan's postal privatization law, set to pass the Diet, will provide ¥65 billion annually in public support for Japan Post and temporarily restrict the sale of shares in Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance. This marks the first major revision since 2012 and aims to maintain post offices as essential infrastructure.
Japan's postal privatization law is set for its first major revision in 14 years, with an amendment expected to pass this Diet session. Dubbed the "Postal Assistance Bill," it includes ¥65 billion in annual public support to maintain post office branches, a key demand from the National Association of Postmasters. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of postal services themselves and recent scandals within Japan Post.
Russia has established a 10-year statute of limitations for claims related to privatization, securing the rights of over 30 million property owners. The law aims to prevent challenges to property ownership based on procedural issues, ensuring stability in civil circulation and protecting constitutional rights.
Germany is preparing to sell its stake in energy company Uniper, nationalized in 2022. The government is considering a direct sale to investors or an IPO, with a deadline for interested parties to register by June 12. Uniper's CEO welcomed the move, citing the company's improved stability and strategic focus.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for UN Secretariat reform, stating it has been 'privatized' by a single group of states, with key positions held by NATO citizens. He emphasized the need for fair geographical representation and adherence to the UN Charter.
