MC14: Chair's summary a work in progress, with no binding decisions (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Yaounde)
A summary issued by the chairperson of the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) on 31 March captures the "main points which have emerged from the discussions during this Conference," but clearly indicates that there were no decisions adopted by members on a multilateral basis due to a lack of consensus, said people familiar with the development.

MC14: US blames Brazil, Turkiye for impasse on e-commerce moratorium (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Yaounde)
The United States blamed Brazil and Turkiye for the "impasse" on extending the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), according to a press release issued by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on 30 March.

UN: Middle East war triggers largest aid disruption since COVID-19 (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
Food deliveries to lifesaving operations around the world are facing long delays and increased costs due to the conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.