New report finds U.S. customs changes reduce international shipments and concentrate traffic among fewer countries.
The global postal network is coming under mounting pressure from trade restrictions, armed conflict and declining revenues, with international postal traffic shrinking across most routes despite an apparent rise in shipments.
The Universal Postal Union reported Friday that international mail volumes fell 9.8% on a typical route in the 12 months through July, even as the total number of recorded shipments rose 21.1%.
Trade in goods is expected to grow 3.9% in 2026 even as conflict-related disruptions weaken trade in services.
UNCTAD warns trade could recover while becoming more concentrated as smaller companies face higher costs.
Consolidation of UNITAR and the U.N. System Staff College is expected to generate savings of up to $7 million.
Can a divided and polarized world still work together to confront problems that no nation can solve alone?
Trade in goods is expected to grow 3.9% in 2026 even as conflict-related disruptions weaken trade in services.
WWF says conservation successes offer hope but nations must accelerate changes to food, energy and financing.
Costa Rican falls to nine positive votes in fifth straw poll as support declines across the leading candidates.
Budget shortfall puts 8.3 million at risk as registration, child protection and programs for survivors of violence are cut.
