The South Korean and US militaries will end the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercises on August 21, cutting the drills short from the original August 27 end date at the request of the US side.
Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour was fired after opposing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, calling it 'the project of one person' and stating the administration was 'deceived'. Despite his reservations leading to the plan's shelving, Lamour was sacked on August 17, 2026, sparking criticism from Lise Klavness, head of the Norwegian Football Association, who termed it 'management by fear'.
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell commercial rights. The departure coincides with mounting opposition to Infantino's re-election bid.
Reform UK's plans to slash £50bn from the UK benefits bill through disability cuts, non-citizen bans, and workfare would plunge hundreds of thousands into poverty, campaigners and leaked government analysis warn.
Ministers in England dropped plans to scrap affordable housing quotas for private developers on sites with 10 to 49 homes after a consultation showed overwhelming negative feedback from housing experts.
Sen. Bernie Sanders proposed the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act to prevent seniors' retirement benefits from being withheld for unpaid federal student loan debt.
US President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected in Moscow with tangible proposals for resolving the Ukrainian crisis, amid internal US administration divisions and clear Russian stance on conflict resolution.
Cboe BZX filed a proposal with the SEC to list six Volatility Shares funds offering 3x daily leveraged exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and four commodities.
Water companies in England and Wales could be permitted to raise bills during droughts under Ofwat proposals likened to surge pricing, as suppliers test new charging structures to reduce consumption and manage scarcity.
Ethereum developers are reviewing 66 proposals to narrow down the scope of the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, with several focusing on native privacy features and censorship resistance, alongside preparations for the Glamsterdam upgrade.
Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis University Town aims to redefine higher education by creating international connections, amidst geopolitical shifts in academic and innovation power, leveraging its unique position to connect the world with China.
North Korea remains silent on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War and establish a peace regime, despite Lee's dialogue overture during a Liberation Day address.
The Kiev regime proposes a moratorium on Black Sea civilian targets attacks to protect its logistics routes for exports and weapons imports, military expert Vitaly Kiselyov told TASS.
Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea via a third party, according to reports. Russia stated it has not yet received any formal proposal.
Germany's government has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its intelligence services, sparking warnings from opposition politicians that the expansion of agency powers could violate constitutional safeguards.
Andy Burnham criticizes water companies for raising bills to fund repairs and infrastructure, despite failing to address pollution and leaks, sparking calls for nationalization.
The US Treasury Department and IRS have proposed rules enabling employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually to employees' dependent children's Trump Accounts, with employees also able to make pre-tax contributions via payroll.
The Australian opposition's plan to abolish compulsory energy and accessibility standards for new homes has sparked fierce criticism from advocates, who warn it will inflate energy bills and deepen inequality.
Australian Liberal moderate Andrew Bragg stated that low-income earners should accept poorly built housing to boost supply, drawing internal Coalition backlash and criticism from housing advocates amid debates over net migration caps.
Hong Kong lawmakers warn of potential loopholes in proposed building maintenance rule changes aimed at tightening proxy votes and oversight after the Tai Po fire, as the Competition Commission raids sites in a major bid-rigging case.
Proposed new coalmining projects increased global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes in 2025, an 11% rise driven largely by India, even as overall startup of new mines fell and renewables expanded.
India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes stricter oversight on foreign donations and asset management for NGOs, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties and church groups over potential government overreach.
The Kerala government completed its inquiry into the canceled visit of football star Lionel Messi and the Argentina team, submitting a confidential report for further action amid unresolved questions.
The SEC will hold an open meeting on Friday to consider proposing 'Regulation Crypto Assets,' a framework letting crypto projects raise capital without registering securities once developers relinquish active management.
