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Geneva Prepares to Host Aid for Trade Review on 29–30 October
Trade and development officials are due to gather at WTO headquarters in Geneva on 29–30 October for the 2026 Global…
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WTO Report Models the Economic Stakes of Stronger Trade Cooperation
Stronger multilateral trade rules could lift global GDP by 2.9 per cent and global exports by 17.9 per cent by…
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WTO Members Seek Concrete Proposals as Reform Debate Continues
WTO members have called for more concrete proposals on institutional reform following a General Council meeting on 5–6 October, with…
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UK and Oman Set Out Investment and Maritime Cooperation Plans
The UK government has announced plans for more than £1 billion in investment during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit,…
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ARTA 2026 Highlights Asian Hospitality’s Place in Multicultural Britain
The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026 have recognised businesses across the UK, placing the contribution of Asian hospitality to…
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IMF Projects 3.1% Global Growth as Economic Risks Mount
The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, while warning that conflict,…
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WTO Raises Goods Trade Forecast as AI Investment Supports Demand
The World Trade Organization has raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9%, from 1.9% in…
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Japan and UN Refugee Chief Discuss Support for Displaced People
Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi met United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih on 21 October to discuss assistance…
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Global Affairs Through a Wider Lens
Diplomacy, politics, economics, trade and finance are often treated as separate subjects. In practice, they are tightly connected. A diplomatic…
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Understanding a World in Dialogue: Diplomacy, Politics and Global Change
Why global affairs matter Decisions made across borders shape daily life in ways that are easy to overlook. Diplomatic negotiations…
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