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The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on mattresses from China would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that harm the U.S. industry.
Intel Corporation has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75 authorities in Chandler, Arizona, regarding a proposed production activity for its semiconductor products. The company aims to establish a new manufacturing facility in the area.
The Treasury Department has published corrections to its final regulations on qualified domestic trusts, which will help estates of deceased individuals pass property to non-citizen spouses more efficiently, following a July 10, 2026, publication in the Federal Register.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is extending the comment period for its proposed rulemaking to amend the definition of Huione Group, a financial institution of primary money laundering concern, to include H-Pay Service PLC, due to a technical issue that prevented public comments from being filed electronically for multiple days.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Securities Offering Disclosure Rules,' which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and will undergo review by the Office of Management and Budget.
The Labor Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations and Trade Policy will convene from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 27, 2026, for a scheduled meeting.
The World Bank is focusing on job creation as a key objective of its projects, aiming to provide employment opportunities for over 1 billion young people in developing countries as they reach working age in the next decade
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors today discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for China, covering the period from 2026 to 2031.
The IAEA Director General has released a statement regarding the current situation in Ukraine, following an automated communication from a source.
Complaints Watch Issue No. 28
Governor Andrew Bailey recently sent a letter to the Daily Mail discussing the growing threat of AI and cyber-attacks, highlighting the need for increased awareness and cooperation to mitigate these risks.
The Japanese government will hold meetings to discuss a proposal for supplementary compensation for individuals affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred in March 2011, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The World Bank Group has estimated that the damage from recent earthquakes in Venezuela will be approximately $19.6 billion, with timely reconstruction being crucial for the country's economic recovery and social outcomes.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released May data on natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution.
Data for June on the production and inventories of refined petroleum products in Canada are now available upon request.
Statistics Canada has updated Employment Insurance data tables to May 2026, making them available on their website. The next update, covering June 2026, is scheduled for release in August 2026.
In May, Canadian-resident return trips from the United States increased 9.9% year over year, while trips to Canada by US residents jumped by 13.0%.
Retail sales rose 1.0% to $73.7 billion in May, with increases in all nine subsectors, particularly at gasoline stations and fuel vendors.
African countries could leverage satellites and AI to create more efficient and transparent border crossings, boosting jobs, competitiveness, and resilience in the region
The average price of air transport services in the EU has experienced significant fluctuations since January 2025, primarily driven by changes in travel demand, seasonal factors, and recent geopolitical events.
The industrial production index surged 22.95% in June 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven by a 24.34% increase in manufacturing, while mining and quarrying declined 8.54% and electricity generation saw a notable rise.
Taiwan's wholesale trade sales surged 56.3% in June 2026, reaching NT$1,704.0 billion, while retail trade sales increased 8.0% to NT$421.3 billion, compared to the same period in 2025.
The European Commission has given its approval for Paramount Skydance Corporation to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, pending certain conditions, under the EU Merger Regulation.
HKEX adds Bursa Malaysia as a recognised stock exchange
The European Patent Office (EPO) is set to fully transition to a digital patent granting process, making digital filing and notification mandatory for all users starting April 1, 2027, following years of collaboration with users to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
The SEARECC economic corridor project is developing trade links across three countries, creating job opportunities and providing public services to villagers in northern Laos
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its spent fuel storage regulations to include Amendment No. 10 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1032 for Holtec International's HI-STORM Flood/Wind System, which incorporates several enhancements to the dry storage system.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage regulations to include Amendment No. 10 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1032 for Holtec International's HI-STORM Flood/Wind System.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The collection includes NRC Forms 313 and 313A related to radiation safety and licensing.
The Regulatory Secretariat Division will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve an extension of an existing information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
A US federal court has ruled in favor of Mexico in a long-standing dispute over tariffs on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico, a decision that could have significant implications for the US agricultural industry.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is removing or amending several obsolete or unnecessary provisions from its regulations to reduce regulatory burdens and costs, without affecting consumer safety.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking an extension of its information collection request for U.S. Official Order Forms for Schedules I and II Controlled Substances, without any changes, for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise its electronic prescription record-keeping requirements for the transfer of controlled substances between pharmacies, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking OMB approval for a new information collection related to partial prescription fills, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline and standardize record-keeping processes.
The US government has filed a lawsuit against OhioHealth Corporation, proposing a final judgment and competitive impact statement, alleging the company's business practices may violate federal antitrust laws.
American Radiolabeled Chem has submitted an application to the regulatory authorities to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, a key step towards obtaining the necessary permits to produce and distribute these substances.
The US government has proposed a final judgment against Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited, alleging anticompetitive practices, and is seeking to assess the competitive impact of the merger.
The FDA is terminating and reestablishing the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee for 2 years, following its expiration on June 4, 2026, at the request of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. The reestablishment is in the public interest, according to the Commissioner.
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, is considering granting Modala Bio, Inc., a Delaware-based company, an exclusive patent license to utilize the inventions described in the patents and patent applications listed in the supplementary information section of this notice.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has rescinded the 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs, which were previously administered by the Department of Education (ED).
The proposed rule aims to revise standards for indirect hold harmless arrangements in health care-related taxes, necessary to implement the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' legislation, which sets new thresholds for tax revenues and phase-downs for expansion states, effective October 1, 2027.
The FDA has released a strategy document outlining its plans to improve chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) readiness for products with accelerated clinical development timelines, in line with its commitment under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures Fiscal Years 2023-2027.
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services will hold a public meeting in 2026 to discuss updates on Alzheimer's disease research, federal agency initiatives, and advocacy group legislative efforts, including the REMIND Study.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to revoke the color additive regulation allowing the use of Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins, citing lack of certification since 2020 and abandonment of its authorized use.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the authorization to use Orange B as a color additive in the casings or surfaces of frankfurters and sausages, citing that its use has been abandoned and the regulation is outdated.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has extended the public comment period for its draft toxicological profile on xylene until September 2, 2026, following its initial announcement on May 5, 2026.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is set to release public data assets in open, machine-readable formats under the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending the public comment period for proposed updates to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) by 30 days, in response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), to August 26, 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to supersede an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, requiring more frequent inspections to address an unsafe condition.