Court ruling on Trump tariffs intensifies global battle, confusion
Nations and organizations are watching to see if the legal foundation for the administration's trade deals will hold.
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Global trade shaken by 'systemic uncertainty,' UNCTAD report warns
In a growing divide, advanced economies, which often export high-value, low-volume goods, were better positioned.
Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
Framework for a new U.S.-E.U. deal confirmed to rebalance trade links
A 15% U.S. tariff rate on most European goods is a key point, with specifics on the auto tariffs tied to E.U. lawmaking.
WTO forecasts trade headwinds as U.S. tariffs soar to century high
Asian economies are projected to remain the largest positive driver of world merchandise trade volume growth in 2025.
Trump tariffs widen trade war, threatening allies and global rules
The U.S. tariffs for about 90 countries further undermine the global trade system led by the World Trade Organization.
Global parliamentarians call for unity and stronger multilateralism
The declaration underscored that complex global problems demand unified responses and strong political will.
World off-track to meet most Sustainable Development Goals
Only 35% of 169 targets are on track or show "adequate progress," according to the U.N.'s new SDGs report.
Brussels and Jakarta agree to tighten trade links as more U.S. tariffs loom
A push for deeper bilateral ties is a sign of U.S. trading partners banding together to cut dependence on Washington.
Amid tariff threats, ASEAN secures nuclear zone pledge from China
Southeast Asian leaders face new U.S. tariff threats, gain nuclear zone promise from China in shifting global dynamic.
Trump threatens to impose extra tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations
Nations that back the bloc of emerging market countries' so-called 'anti-American policies' could face an added 10% tariff.
U.N. conference gains pledges for climate finance, launches initiatives
Leaders pushed for better financial systems at only the fourth U.N. conference on development financing held since 2002.
Turning 80, the U.N. system is expected to contract by 30% in 2025
The reduction in support and services it can deliver is expected to drop to about $50 billion across the U.N. system.
U.S. abandons financing conference, will 'no longer reaffirm' Global Goals
The U.S. will not attend the FfD4 conference in Spain later this month to fund the Sustainable Development Goals.
French Riviera's ocean summit aims to prevent 'Wild West' lawlessness
The summit created momentum for the adoption of the first legally binding rules to better protect international waters.
U.N. chief: Structural reform in the works, but members need to pay up
A major financial squeeze is hitting the embattled U.N., which is owed $5.1 billion for its regular and peacekeeping budgets.