WTO: African, LDC groups push for listening facilities at MC14 (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
Several African developing countries and the least-developed countries (LDCs) have apparently demanded that listening facilities be provided during the closed-door ministerial exchanges at the upcoming World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), to be held in Yaounde, Cameroon on 26-29 March 2026.

WTO: Trade volume stays flat in Q3 2025, while its dollar value surges (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
World merchandise trade volume held steady at a relatively high level in the third quarter of 2025, marking a pause after the strong expansion seen in the first half of the year, according to the World Trade Organization.

DRC: UN launches $1.4 billion appeal amid critical funding gaps (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
The United Nations, its humanitarian partners, as well as the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 28 January launched an urgent appeal for US$1.4 billion to address the dire humanitarian needs in the country in 2026.

Note to Readers: Holiday Notice (PRIV)
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Due to a public holiday, the SUNS will be closed on 2 February. The next issue #10373 will appear on 3 February.