Observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observations on Feb. 18 and 26, 2026, refine near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4’s orbit and rule out a chance of lunar impact on Dec. 22, 2032.
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At an event in London on 10 June, Deputy Director-General DJ Nordquist emphasized that the WTO continues to provide the foundation for the large majority of global trade, even as the trading system adapts to new technologies, shifting supply chains and geopolitical uncertainty. She also stressed the importance of advancing WTO reform while preserving the
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The Sixth review of the trade policies and practices of Uruguay takes place on 10 and 12 June 2026. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Uruguay.
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Co-sponsors of the E-Commerce Agreement (ECA) met on 9 June to discuss preparations for ratifying the world’s first baseline set of global digital trade rules. The ratification process forms part of the interim arrangements adopted by over 60 members at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), pending incorporation of the ECA into the WTO rulebook.
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The WTO Fish Fund has marked an important milestone with the submission to the WTO of the first-ever fisheries subsidy notification made possible through support from the Fund. The submission on 3 June by Tonga under the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has additional significance given the developing Pacific region’s exposure to the effects of harmful
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On 8 June 2026, South Africa notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards regarding the initiation on 5 June 2026 of a safeguard investigation on A3 and A4 office paper imported into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
South Africa notifies launch of safeguard investigation on A3 and A4 office paper Read More »
Africa’s Climate Mobility Agenda: A Call to Action for COP30 Geneva/Addis Ababa, 11 November 2025 – Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global climate agenda and faces a critical challenge. While contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, it bears a disproportionate burden of climate impacts – droughts, floods, desertification, and rising sea
Geneva/Juba, 7 November 2025 – During a week-long visit to South Sudan, Deputy Director General for Management and Reform of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), SungAh Lee, underscored the scale and complexity of displacement affecting millions across the country.
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Doha, 6 November 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Qatar Charity have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a comprehensive framework to strengthen emergency response and support vulnerable populations worldwide.
Geneva/Doha, 6 November 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Human Concern International (HCI), Canada’s oldest Muslim relief organization, have signed a USD 1 million Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen protection systems and deliver vital humanitarian assistance to people affected by crisis, displacement, and human trafficking.
