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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public input on its proposed extension of a collection of information related to Cleared Swaps Customer Collateral, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
□ The net assets of the Korean current account increased by 46.71 billion dollars during June 2026.
The Bank of Korea released the preliminary balance of payments data for June 2026, showing a trade deficit of $1.2 billion.
The World Bank Group has announced a 31-month debarment of United Aviation Services Limited, a Nigerian transportation services company, and its owner, Ai, for violating debarment rules. The debarment was imposed due to the company's and its owner's non-compliance with World Bank regulations.
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2009 and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the following conditions are met:
The World Bank Group has announced a 35-month debarment of Entreprise Babati, a construction company based in Niger, and its owner, Mr. Babati Sayid Ali Ahmed, in response to a World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency investigation
The tender for one-year HONIA-indexed floating rate notes to be held on Wednesday 12 August 2026
The tender for five-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening will be held on Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The tender for 10-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening will be held on Wednesday, 12 August 2026
In Guinea, nature-based solutions are revolutionizing the management of water resources, leading to improved economic conditions and a more sustainable future.
Data on monthly average retail prices for selected products are now available for August, following the release of June data.
According to data from 2009 to 2022, approximately 26% of women and girls who were victims of a gender-related homicide in Canada had prior contact with police as victims of violence.
The Artificial Intelligence Consortium (AIC) has published its minutes, outlining discussions on the capabilities, development, deployment, use, and potential risks of artificial intelligence, with the goal of fostering public-private collaboration and informed decision-making.
The Bahamas government is moving forward with plans to enhance its cancer control program after a review by the imPACT initiative, a global partnership focused on improving cancer outcomes.
Building resilience: how energy prices boost home efficiency.
The European Commission has launched the new Digital Product Passport (DPP) webpage, providing businesses, public authorities, consumers and other stakeholders with a central source of information on one of the key...
The European Commission launches the Digital Product Passport Registry together with a testing environment, marking an important milestone in making the Digital Product Passport (DPP) a practical reality for...
HKEX Announces Senior Appointments
The FBI's CJIS Division is requesting OMB review and approval for a revision of the Title-Identity History Summary Form, a previously approved collection, as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input on proposed changes to an information collection used by the Office of Refugee Resettlement to monitor and ensure compliance with federal regulations at care provider facilities funded by the U.S. government.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is seeking a 3-year extension for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program, with revisions aimed at reducing burden and streamlining information collection, set to expire on November 30, 2026.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeking public comment on the request.
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting to restructure and revise the Serious Medical Procedure Request Form and other related health forms to improve transparency, reduce burden, and enhance data quality, while also ensuring alignment with Office of Refugee Resettlement requirements and continuity of care with the Department of Homeland Security.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking to extend its data collection under the existing clearance for Formative Data Collections for ACF Research and Evaluation, with no changes to the intended purpose, but with adjustments to reflect agency priorities.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is re-establishing a matching program with the Department of War to verify eligibility for minimum essential coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) through a Department of War health benefits plan, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The FDA is seeking input from industry, academia, and healthcare providers to develop a network that accelerates the use of quantitative medicine approaches in drug development and clinical decision-making, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded nine separate cooperative agreements totaling $8 million to fund research and projects in various countries, including Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and the US. The awards are subject to the availability of funds and are part of the CDC's efforts to support global health initiatives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded five separate grants totaling $3,700,000 to support public health initiatives in Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The grants, which are subject to funding availability, will be awarded to Association HEADA Cameroon, Instituto Nacional de Saude, Mozambique, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Health, Pakistan, and Kinshasa School of Public Health, Democratic Republic of the Congo, respectively.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded six separate grants to fund global health initiatives in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, and the Caribbean Region, with awards totaling approximately $1.2 million.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded approximately $2.9 million to the Ministry of Health, Bhutan; National Influenza Center, Mongolia; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Philippines; and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand, to strengthen global influenza and other priority pathogen surveillance networks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a single-source grant of approximately $600,000 to Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, pending availability of funds, with continuation funding for years 2-5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a single source cooperative agreement to The Task Force for Global Health, Inc. to fund a global health initiative, with funding set at approximately $4,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to available funds.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a single-source grant of approximately $1,000,000 to HJF Medical Research International, Inc. in Kenya for medical research, subject to the availability of federal funds, with continuation of funding for years 2-5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a single-source grant of approximately $800,000 to Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region, for the Federal Fiscal Year 2026, pending availability of funds.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a single source grant of approximately $800,000 to Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C. for the 2026 Federal Fiscal Year, pending availability of funds, with continuation funding amounts set for years 2-5.
The FDA has rejected objections from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC on behalf of Micro-Tracers, Inc. regarding the repeal of regulations allowing the safe use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and drugs, and lifted the administrative stay of the effective date for the repeal.
The rail passenger transportation liability cap has been increased from $322,864,228 to $401,900,000, as mandated by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, which was passed on December 4, 2015.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the U.S. coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposal to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, which carries up to 12 passengers for hire
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the U.S. coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a capacity to carry up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency aims to determine whether this proposed use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that rely on domestically built vessels.
The U.S. government is updating and eliminating certain air navigation routes in Alaska as part of a broader effort to modernize the state's airways, with the goal of improving safety and efficiency.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to update the requirements for emergency medical kits and first aid kits on commercial aircraft, shifting from a prescriptive list to a performance-based approach to ensure practical and sufficient contents for addressing common medical emergencies. This change aims to increase flexibility for airlines while maintaining predictability and removing outdated references.
The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is proposing amendments to its regulations to clarify existing provisions, correct editorial errors, and align with current producer practices. The changes were approved by voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking approval for a new information collection related to the 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck study as part of the National Animal Health Monitoring System, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Agriculture is proposing amendments to its regulations on importing unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico, aiming to streamline the process while maintaining plant health protections.
The USDA Forest Service is requesting public input on the extension of a currently approved information collection, Land Exchanges, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Bayer/Monsanto has determined that its genetically engineered MON 87429 maize, designed for resistance to dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, and 2,4-D, is no longer considered regulated due to the presence of tissue-specific glyphosate resistance, following evaluation of submitted data and public comments.