governing

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The suspension was announced Monday after the ICC’s governing body voted, following a long U.N. investigation, that Mr. Khan had committed serious misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Embassy officials also called on Fifa, football's world governing body, to intervene on the visa row.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It would also be a black eye for FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, which has advertised high-end food and beverage service in the stadium’s suites while charging thousands of dollars for tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Stadium workers have also expressed concerns about being forced to share their personal information with FIFA, football's world governing body, to get World Cup accreditation -- amid fears that data will be shared with ICE.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The regulations governing each of Winnie’s visits were long and complicated.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela