AFL Commission chairman Craig Drummond has apologised for his part in a controversial Geelong contract that made defender Jake Kolodjashnij legally responsible for future brain trauma, admitting the club went too far and failed to lodge the document.
Former AFLPA chief Joel Bowden has criticised the AFL, Geelong and the AFLPA over a secret concussion waiver signed by an undisclosed Cats player, calling for a Senate committee hearing to investigate the matter.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge asserts players are better cared for than ever amid controversy over Geelong's secret concussion waiver deal, while the AFL faces scrutiny and a pending multi-million-dollar class action lawsuit.
An institutional investor imposed strict debt conditions on AVAX One, raising its minimum liquidity requirement 35-fold to $3.5 million and excluding Avalanche tokens from the threshold following the CEO's departure.
Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij has defended his club and the independent concussion panel process, breaking his silence after signing a waiver to continue playing. The statement follows CEO Steve Hocking taking responsibility for failing to notify the AFL.
North Melbourne defeated the Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) to 11.11 (77) in a 23-point upset at Docklands Stadium, marking their first win against the Bulldogs since 2019 and providing a massive boost for coach Alastair Clarkson.
Geelong will not face AFL penalties for a secret deal requiring an active player with a history of concussions to assume legal responsibility for future brain trauma, prompting calls for resignations from campaigners and lawyers.
The AFL will not sanction Geelong after a reported agreement with an unnamed player who accepted legal responsibility for future brain trauma. The league and AFLPA will now require approval of any similar arrangement.
The AFL stated it did not approve a deal between Geelong and an unnamed player with a history of concussion, which would have allowed them to keep playing if the club was protected from future liabilities. The club subsequently scrapped the arrangement.
The White House is poised to extend a crucial Jones Act waiver to lower rising U.S. gasoline prices ahead of the November midterm elections, despite pushback from maritime groups and Republican lawmakers.
A car owner's vehicle crashed during a service center's pick-up/drop-off. Legal experts clarify that waivers don't absolve centers of negligence, and insurance may cover claims, then recover costs from the negligent party. Dealers face direct liability, while manufacturers' responsibility is less automatic.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
The Trump administration's ban on foreign-made home routers over national security concerns has disrupted the US market, with critics arguing the move may worsen security and entrench existing players, despite waivers for some companies.
The US revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions. This follows attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
The Trump administration revoked a general license authorizing Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Companies have until July 17 to wind down transactions, with payments to be made into blocked US accounts.
The US has revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows attacks on three tankers in the strait, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
SpaceX has been added to the Nasdaq-100 index less than a month after its IPO. Nasdaq waived its rule requiring three months of public trading, potentially opening doors for upcoming AI IPOs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
The US Treasury Department revoked a license lifting oil sanctions on Iran after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The waiver, which allowed Iran to sell oil until August 21, was rescinded due to "wholly unacceptable" actions by Tehran.
The US Treasury Department has revoked a 60-day sanctions waiver that permitted the sale of Iranian oil. This decision follows recent attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian refiners are exploring purchases of Iranian crude if US waivers are extended beyond August. Despite fully contracted August shipments, they may buy if discounts are significant, though Russian oil currently offers steeper discounts. India's imports from Russia have recently hit record levels.
The National Council - Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) has urged the Finance Ministry to simplify the process for waiving excess payments made to central government employees. Citing administrative errors, the union proposed delegating waiver powers to department heads for faster resolution.
Iran has initiated discussions with Japanese companies for potential oil sales, facilitated by a U.S. sanctions waiver set to expire on August 21. Buyers are seeking an extended waiver and improved shipping safety assurances due to concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, with insurance remaining a key hurdle.
The US Treasury's OFAC extended a license for Croatian pipeline operator JANAF to supply feedstock to Serbian NIS until July 31, 2026. This extension facilitates ongoing negotiations for the sale of stakes in NIS, which is under US sanctions alongside its majority shareholder Gazprom Neft.
South Korea has extended its visa fee waiver program for group tourists from China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines until the end of the year. The ministry expects this to boost the tourism industry and local economies, noting a significant increase in group visa entries and a decrease in overstays.
