WTO : China seeks to leverage green transition for climate change mitigation (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
As the United States, the European Union and China battle for global climate leadership, China on 10 September highlight ed how its rapid green transition could help address the issue of climate chan ge mitigation, said people familiar with the development.

WHO : Pandemic instrument talks resume amid concerns on equitable access (PRIV)
(K. M. Gopakumar, New Delhi)
The 11th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on the Pandemic Instrument has resumed amidst concerns over the lack of equitable access to Mpox vaccines.

Trade : China initiates dispute against Canada's surtax measures (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
China has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization over surtax measures imposed by Canada on certain products of Chinese origin, namely, Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and steel and aluminum products.

UN : Nearly 1.5 million people affected by worsening floods in Chad (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on 10 September informed that the number of people affected by torrential rains and severe floods across Chad has skyro cketed to nearly 1.5 million people.

Note to Readers : Holiday Notice (PRIV)
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Due to a public holiday, the SUNS will be closed on 16 and 17 September. Th e next issue #10077 will appear on 18 September.