BRICS: Concerns over unilateral tariffs, WTO reform, climate finance (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
The two-day leaders' meeting of the 21-member BRICS coalition of developing countries that concluded in New Delhi, India on 13 September has raised sharp concerns over "indiscriminate tariffs" and "unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures", in an apparent criticism of the tariff and trade policy measures adopted by the United States, said people familiar with the BRICS New Delhi Declaration.

Trade: Civil society groups decry marginalization at WTO's Public Forum (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
Global civil society groups, which primarily represent the interests of farmers, fishers, workers, and small producers from developing countries, seem to be largely sidelined at the World Trade Organization's Public Forum 2026, with only about 5% of total sessions allocated to them.

UN: Humanitarian needs grow as Nepal recovers from deadly floods (PRIV)
(IPS, New York)
Two weeks after devastating floods struck Nepal, communities across the country are still struggling to meet basic needs as humanitarian efforts continue.

Note to Readers: Holiday Notice (PRIV)
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Due to the Malaysia Day public holiday, the SUNS will be closed on 16 September. The next issue #10514 will appear on 17 September.