The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.
Sudan: UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity Read More »
Five days after powerful earthquakes struck central-northern Venezuela, the death toll continues to climb along with the intense rescue operation and the UN coordinates humanitarian assistance, warning that recovery “is going to take time.”
Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as UN continues to scale up response Read More »
At least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan on Sunday evening, the UN Mission in the country has reported.
Terrorism is evolving amid global instability characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts and growing fragmentation – and the international response must also evolve to meet the challenge.
International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves Read More »
Missile and drone attacks killed at least a dozen civilians in Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as both countries continue to launch long-range drone strikes.
UN details humanitarian toll of strikes on Ukrainian power industry Read More »
The WTO published on 29 June the 2026 edition of World Tariff Profiles, an annual publication providing comprehensive information on tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 150 economies. It is a joint publication with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles Read More »
The WTO co-hosted the Final Oral Round of the 24th edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law between 23 and 27 June. The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law, Kenya, emerged as the overall winner of the competition, with the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, finishing as the
University of Nairobi Faculty of Law wins John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition Read More »
At a heads of delegation meeting on 26 June, the General Council Chair Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand outlined the next steps for moving to the substantive phase of WTO reform, including indicative checkpoints to monitor progress. Reporting on her consultations with members, the Chair noted that many members underlined the urgency and importance
General Council Chair outlines way forward on WTO reform, identifies facilitators Read More »
At a meeting of the Committee on Government Procurement on 24 June, parties to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) 2012 welcomed Uruguay as its 39th observer. The Committee also discussed accessions to the GPA 2012 and issues concerning implementation of the Agreement. A side event marked the 10th anniversary of Moldova and Ukraine becoming parties
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