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Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance

The Guardian - UK

Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future

The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on goods from other countries including China, Mexico and Canada

The Independent UK

WTO Grants Okonjo-Iweala Second Term Amid Uncertain Future

WTO renews Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's term amidst trade uncertainties and potential challenges ahead.

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Meghan Markle goes bold with sultry red midi dress as she shares rare info about 'chatty' Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle has been giving us plenty of outfit inspiration during her and Harry's mini trip to Nigeria

Woman & Home

Dysfunction and division darken the WTO’s 30-year dream of free trade

As the organisation’s anniversary nears, borders around the world are closing again

The Guardian - UK

WTO MC13 | Talks on to break impasse over agri, fisheries issues

WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi struggles to find common ground on key issues, extending negotiations.

The Hindu

India, US At Loggerheads Over WTO Reform At Abu Dhabi Talks

A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization's embattled dispute settlement system sparked divisions at a WTO meeting Wednesday, with India accusing Washington of bringing the trade body to a "standstill".

International Business Times

WTO chief warns of 'tough' economic outlook as trade ministers gather in Abu Dhabi

The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Monday that war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy and urged the bloc to embrace reform as elections across nearly half the world's population could bring new challenges.

France 24

WTO Convenes Ministers In UAE With Slim Hopes For Breakthrough

The world's trade ministers gathered in the UAE on Monday for a high-level WTO meeting with no clear prospects for breakthroughs, amid geopolitical tensions and disagreements.

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WTO Chief Insists Global Trade Body Still Counts

The head of the World Trade Organization insisted Friday the WTO was still relevant as it prepares for its main gathering with few major deals on the table.

International Business Times

Big Trade Deals Likely Elusive At WTO Meet In Abu Dhabi

The world's trade ministers could put the final touches to a historic fisheries deal when they meet in Abu Dhabi later this month, but other landmark agreements will likely prove more elusive.

WEKU

CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in helicopter crash in California's Mojave Desert

The CEO of one of Nigeria's largest banks was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Interstate 15 in Southern California's Mojave Desert.

International Business Times

6 Killed In Helicopter Crash In California

The CEO of a major Nigerian bank, along with his wife and son, was among the six that died in the crash near the California-Nevada border.

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Tata Steel accused of ‘industrial vandalism’ over plan to cut up to 2,800 UK jobs – as it happened

Tata Steel confirmed plans to close two Welsh blast furnaces and cut up to 2,800 jobs

The Guardian - UK

WTO chief urges countries to prioritise subsidies that tackle climate crisis

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says current incentives are distorting world trade and hampering fight against climate breakdown

International Business Times

'Unintended Consequences': Friction At COP28 Over Green Trade

Inside the negotiating rooms and on the sidelines of the COP28 climate talks, simmering tensions over wealthy countries' "green trade" policies have been bubbling to the surface, with developing nations fearful they will be penalised.

AFP

WTO sees 'subpar' 2023 global trade growth

Geneva (AFP) - The World Trade Organization said Wednesday that 2023 global trade growth would be slightly better than feared, but would remain "subpar", weighed down by the Ukraine war and stubbornly high inflation.

Reuters

German minister: Next World Bank boss should be a woman

The next World Bank president should be a woman, Germany's international development minister told Reuters in remarks that could strengthen the potential candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the American-Nigerian head of the World Trade Organization.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Government Summit Discusses AI

The governments' adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has become inevitable, which is no longer an option, according to the UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit (WGS) Organization, Mohammad al-Gergawi. Gergawi is expected to witness an upcoming biological revolution surpassing the technological revolution, and…

WEKU

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

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