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The U.S. government has officially designated certain objects imported for the 'A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby' exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles as culturally significant and deemed their temporary display in the US to be in the national interest.
The US Department of State has revoked the designation of Al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, as a specially designated global terrorist organization. This move comes after a review of the group's activities and a request from the Secretary of State.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the application process of classified defense articles and technical data, with a 30-day public comment period
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision on the antidumping duty on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates, but the ruling does not align with Commerce's final results, prompting an amendment to the dumping margin for certain companies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Chinese producers and exporters of van-type trailers, effective from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that van-type trailers and subassemblies from China are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, affecting sales from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed information collection activities, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed collection before it is submitted to OMB for review.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Partial Coverage Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee on September 15, 2026, to discuss ongoing fishery management efforts.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and entities subject to sanctions, as well as those who have been removed from the list, in accordance with Executive Order 13224 and its amendments.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its information collection request for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) registration, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will convene a public gathering to discuss matters related to the Internal Revenue Service.
The IRS has issued corrections to proposed regulations regarding the allocation of foreign taxes and the disallowance of foreign tax credits, which were published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026, and relate to foreign corporations affected by the repeal of a one-month deferral election.
The US Department of Labor is rescinding outdated regulations governing coordination of enforcement activities among its Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Employment and Training Administration with respect to migrant and seasonal farmworkers, aiming to streamline enforcement and reduce regulatory burden.
The U.S. Department of Labor has published a final rule in the Federal Register on August 21, 2026, revising its implementing regulations for the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, and has since corrected amendatory instructions included in the final rule.
The U.S. Administration has finalized a rule to eliminate the need for notice and comment procedures in certain situations, reverting to the standard requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, while retaining the option to engage in voluntary rulemaking on a case-by-case basis.
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Indiana, effective August 25, 2026, in response to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This declaration is made under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The IAEA Director General has released a statement regarding the current situation in Ukraine, following an automated message from a source.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered Gabriel Perez to pay $172,000 for engaging in insider trading related to a specific market event contract, as a result of an investigation into unauthorized trading activities.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reviewing unclaimed deposits and the DEA fund, marking a significant shift from its traditional focus on paisa (money) to policy-making, as part of its efforts to improve financial inclusion and governance.
The Machinery and Equipment Price Index for June 2026 has been released, with data available for the period.
Oilseed processors crushed 1.3 million tonnes of canola in July 2026, a 13.1% increase from June 2026 and a 36.5% increase from July 2025. Oil production reached 561.6 thousand tonnes in July 2026.
In July 2026, 5.9 million passengers passed through pre-board security screening at Canada's eight largest airports, marking a 1.4% increase from July 2025.
The US economy experienced a 0.3% growth in real gross domestic product in June, primarily driven by services-producing industries.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 0.8% increase in real gross domestic product for the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher exports, household spending, and business capital investment.
Monthly estimates of business openings and closures for May 2026 are now available.
Atomic Technologies has launched its ATLAS licensing program, allowing its technology to be used in various applications at sea, including maritime and offshore industries.
The African Union is set to unveil its new integration agenda, which aims to strengthen economic ties among African nations, in a bid to boost the continent's economic growth and development.
Taiwan and Thailand strengthened their smart technology collaboration at the 10th Taiwan-Thailand Industrial Collaboration Summit, held on August 18, 2026, at the ILLUME Hotel in Taipei, with the aim of shaping the future of high-value industries. The event was co-hosted by the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) and the Federation of Thai Industries.
Re-appointment of an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee.
Monetary and financial developments in July 2026.
Detailed disclosure of international reserves as at the end of July 2026.
HKEX increases product offering with SHEIN debut
The Focus Market Readout, a weekly report by BCB, summarizes market statistics calculated from data collected until the previous Friday, providing insights into market expectations and trends.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a one-time exemption to Southern Nuclear Operating Company to retain a Neutron Source Assembly at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 and 2 in a manner inconsistent with safety regulations, citing safety evaluations and analyses that demonstrate the configuration meets applicable safety requirements.
The Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, owned by Global Laser Enrichment, llc, has received an order from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The order was issued by the facility's commissioners, including Ho. K. Nieh, Chairman, and David A. Wright, among others.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted an exemption to Holtec International to construct permanent support of excavation walls at its Palisades Nuclear Plant before receiving a limited work authorization for units 1 and 2. The support structures will remain in place after construction is completed.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of UniTech Services Group LLC's application to renew an existing export license for radioactive waste to Canada for an additional 10 years.
The NRC is considering approval of an export application from EnergySolutions Services Inc. to renew and amend an existing license authorizing the export of radioactive material to Germany for an additional 10 years.
The US Commission is conducting expedited reviews of antidumping duty orders on steel nails from these countries to determine if revoking these duties would harm US steel nail producers.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing modifications to its Employee Benefits Records system, which contains information on current and former employees and their families, to improve administration and management of employee benefits programs.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing modifications to its Financial Management System, which contains records on government travel, vendor accounts, and employee reimbursements, to support its accounting and financial operations.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing changes to its Payroll, Retirement, Time and Attendance, and Leave Records system, which contains information on current and former employees, as well as their families and dependents, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Dr. Leila Kump, a medical professional, has made a decision and order regarding an unspecified matter, but the details are not provided in the given text.
A decision and order has been issued by Thomas Earley, D.D.S., regarding an unspecified matter. The details of the decision are not provided in the given metadata.
A recent court decision has been issued in favor of Atlantic Treatment Center, LLC, addressing a specific matter related to the company.
The Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, plans to gather data on a new group of children and families for the National and State Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being, following approval by the Office of Management and Budget for previous data collections.
The FDA has made available a draft guidance document outlining its approach to regulating the compounding of animal drugs from bulk drug substances in federally-registered facilities, with the goal of promoting safe and compliant manufacturing practices.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on its proposed collection of focus group data, which will be used to inform regulatory decisions on FDA-regulated products, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements for food processing firms that handle acidified and thermally processed foods in hermetically sealed containers, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in response to a request for comment on user fees associated with animal drugs and generic drugs.