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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ITU Plenipotentiary resolutions direct the ITU's general policies, strategies, and work on specific issues that are important to the organization and its members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C03E30">CLOSES MONDAY:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: Monday 11 May<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">International Chamber of Commerce, Dispute Resolution Service Provider: 21 May, 14:00 UTC | 28 May, 06:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C03E30">CLOSES TOMORROW:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN's preference would be to contract with one provider that can support all in-scope countries; however, under certain considerations ICANN may be open to selecting multiple providers
as part of this initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Deadline: 8 May 2026</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: 2 June 2026</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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