Trade : Things appear to be falling apart at WTO's year-end GC meet (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, New Delhi)
The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) is expected to be held in Cameroon on 26-29 March 2026, amid the Trump administration's second term beginning in January next year, as well as the lack of consensus on any of the core issues including concluding several proposed agreements, said people familiar with the development.

UN : Migrants an "indispensable" force in global labour market, says ILO (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
International migrants continue to play a crucial role in the global economy and made up 4.7 per cent of the total global labour force in 2022, with most employed in high-income countries and in key sectors such as services, notably care provision, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Syria : Protect civilians, treat ex-combatants humanely, says UN probe (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic on 16 December called on all parties to the conflict in Syria to protect civilians, treat those who have laid down their arms humanely, and safeguard evidence of crimes to help ensure future accountability.