Trade : Trump imposes new tariffs on drugs, furniture and trucks (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
United States President Donald Trump on 25 September announced another round of allegedly unilateral tariffs on imports, including 100% on patented pharmaceutical products, 50% on kitchen-related items, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks, in what analysts said appears to be a violation of the global trade rules.

UN : Global shipping hits choppy waters amid new tariffs, rising uncertainty (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
In 2025, global shipping, moving over 80% of the world's merchandise trade, continues to navigate an environment marked by volatility, rerouted flows and mounting uncertainty, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Afghanistan : Afghan women die needlessly after natural disasters (PRIV)
(IPS, Kabul)
In normal times, women in Afghanistan face dire living conditions relative to their counterparts in other parts of the world, given the iron grip of Taliban repression.