WTO : Attempts to turn MC14 into "reform" meet, bypassing mandated issues (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Yerevan)
The United States on 7 May appears to have severely questioned the World Trade Organization's Director-General, Ms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over several initiatives launched by the WTO Secretariat, with the DG responding that it may not be good to "micro-manage" what the Secretariat does, said people familiar with the discussions.

WTO : Retreat on "sustainable agriculture" fails to bring about consensus (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Yerevan)
The much-touted two-day retreat on "Sustainable Agriculture in the Multilateral Trading System" that concluded on 6 May at the World Trade Organization seemingly failed to bring about any cohesive plan or consensus among members on how to address the issue of "sustainable agriculture" in the WTO, said people familiar with the discussions.

Opinion : Trump accord sows discord in US empire (PRIV)
(IPS, Kuala Lumpur)
US President Donald Trump has deliberately sown discord worldwide in attempting to remake the world to serve supposed American interests better.

Note to Readers : Holiday Notice (PRIV)
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Due to the Wesak Day public holiday, the SUNS will be closed on 12 May. The next issue #10219 will appear on 13 May.