WTO: US trade policy review set for December amid key reform debates (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
The United States' 16th trade policy review is scheduled to take place at the World Trade Organization on 16-18 December 2026, against a backdrop of significant developments - including allegations from several people familiar with the matter that Washington's actions are not in compliance with WTO rules, with what some describe as flagrant violations stemming from the continued "America First" trade policies.

UN: Strong El Nino to dominate global climate in late 2026, warns WMO (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
El Nino is strengthening steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns in the August-October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of the world and triggering major shifts in rainfall patterns, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned.

Finance: US dollar & euro credit post robust growth in Q1 2026, says BIS (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
Foreign currency credit denominated in US dollars and euros grew robustly in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with annual growth rates of 7.3% and 12%, respectively, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).