ICANN published the list of applications received in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. revealing the applied-for strings and applying entities. The published data includes the applied-for primary strings and any applicable variant or replacement strings, a list of contention sets, and public portions of each application. Click to learn more.

The global Internet community is coming together again to advance a more multilingual Internet for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2027. Organized by ICANN in collaboration with the community and UNESCO, UA Day provides an opportunity to bring relevant stakeholders together to advance Internet inclusivity and multilingualism and to promote UA adoption. Click to learn more.

ICANN published the IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report 2026, which provides an overview of progress toward a more multilingual and inclusive Internet through Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Universal Acceptance (UA). The report covers the progress of UA and necessary work in the area, as well as developments in IDN policy and implementation. Click to learn more.

ICANN is preparing to update the Root Zone Key Signing Key (KSK), an important security measure that helps protect the Domain Name System (DNS). Most Internet users will not notice the change, but operators of DNSSEC-validating systems should make sure their systems are ready. Click to visit ICANN's dedicated KSK Rollover page for more information.