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Russia Considers Turkey’s Possible Military Operation in Syria Unwise

Russia considers Turkey's possible military operation in Syria unwise as it could escalate and destabilize the situation, the RIA news agency cited Russia's Syria envoy Alexander Lavrentyev as saying on Wednesday. Lavrentyev also said Moscow no longer considered Geneva a suitable venue for talks between Syrians, according to the TASS…

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Indian workers kept in ‘slave labour-like’ conditions in Qatar: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

The RSS-affiliated trade union takes up the issue with Qatar during International Labour Conference in Geneva

The Hindu

MWL Secretary-General Calls for Bridging ‘Wide’ Gap Between Rich, Poor

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad al-Issa has participated as a guest of honor in the world’s high-level forum, which brought together the heads of major regional and international organizations active in the field of humanitarian work. Activities of the forum, hosted by Geneva, were launched under the…

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WTO Seeks Shot in the Arm with Covid Jab IP Idea

The WTO's search for a role in fighting the pandemic sharpened up on Monday as ministers seek a compromise to lift intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines. The World Trade Organization's first ministerial meeting since December 2017 is wrestling with the wording of a text that would temporarily waive patents…

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WTO should allow food exports from public stock to help countries in need: Piyush Goyal

GENEVA: India on Monday strongly suggested the WTO to permit exports of food grains from public stocks for international food aid and for humanitarian purposes, especially on government-to-government basis, as the UN's World Food Programme was not able to ramp up its supplies to help needy nations.

The Times of India

Sweet like chocolate: On a confectionary tour of Geneva with the Swiss city’s new Choco Pass

Joanna Whitehead gets an unparalleled taste of Switzerland’s second city

The Independent UK

WTO warns of 'rocky road' with food shortages, vaccines on agenda in Geneva

The World Trade Organization is gathering in Geneva for its first ministerial meeting in nearly five years to tackle food security threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to Covid vaccines.

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UN rights chief says she will not seek second term

The United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet indicated on Monday that she would not seek a second term in a wide-ranging speech to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.

Reuters

WTO Chief Sees Rocky Road for Trade Deals at Global Meeting

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed cautious optimism on Sunday that more than 100 trade ministers meeting in Geneva would achieve one or two global deals this week, but warned the path there would be bumpy and rocky. The director-general from Nigeria said the world had changed since the…

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WTO chief warns of rocky road to deals amid 'polycrisis'

(This June 12 story officially corrects Russian delegate's name in paragraph 4 after WTO mistake)

Reuters

Ministers Gather for High-stakes WTO Meet

The World Trade Organization gathers ministers in Geneva Sunday to tackle pressing issues including global food security threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to Covid vaccines. With its first ministerial meeting in years, WTO faces pressure to finally eke out long-sought trade deals and show unity…

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Egypt Calls for Increasing Response to Food Security Challenges in Developing Countries

Egypt has called for boosting the response to the food security challenges in developing countries. The Foreign Ministry said Egypt submitted a draft resolution to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on enhancing the organization's response to food security challenges in developing, net food-importing countries, and least developed countries. The draft…

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Alisha Rees reflects on being fastest ever Scottish woman ahead of racing in Geneva

THERE is, admits Alisha Rees, something surreal about being the fastest Scottish woman who’s ever lived.

The National (Scotland)

India to raise social security of workers abroad at ILO conference

The conference is the first one to be held in person in Geneva since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu

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COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver Expected Soon, Says WTO Head: Reuters

In a telephone interview with Reuters, WTO's Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, an agreement on waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines is within reach. A key World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver debate. "If we get one or two deliverables, that…

Reuters

COVID vaccine rights waiver within reach, WTO chief says ahead of meeting

An international agreement on waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines is within reach ahead of a global trade meeting next week, the head of the World Trade Organization said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

These are the world’s 20 most expensive cities for expats

NEW YORK: Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city to live in as an expat for the second year in a row, according to a new study. New York and Geneva took second and third place in the rankings.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Lavrov cancelled visit a ‘diplomatic scandal’ for Serbia

Three NATO members shut down their airspace to the Russian foreign minister’s plane, forcing him to cancel his trip.

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Syria Constitutional Talks Conclude 8th Session, Position on Army ‘Thwarts’ Discussions in Geneva

Once again, the position regarding the Syrian state institutions, especially the army, thwarted the sessions of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. A dispute had erupted between the government delegation headed by Ahmed al-Kuzbari and the opposition negotiating body headed by Hadi al-Bahra over institutional reform. In contrast to Damascus’ warnings…

Reuters

What could the WTO ministerial conference achieve?

Ministers from across the globe are convening for a conference at the World Trade Organization in Geneva for the first time in more than four years from June 12-15. It comes at a critical juncture for the body and for global trade.

Reuters

WTO seeks fish, vaccine deals as war ignites trade tensions

The World Trade Organization will host ministers from across the globe this month with the aim of striking deals on fish and vaccines, testing the world's ability to set trade rules at a time of mounting tensions.

The Times of India

Stan Swamy honoured at human rights award function in Geneva

Ranchi: Social activist Father Stan Swamy was honoured at the award distribution function of Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders 2022, referred to as the Nobel Prize of human rights defenders, posthumously in Geneva on Thursday evening.

Benzinga

After Microsoft And Nvidia, This Major Apple Supplier Became Ransomware Target

Key Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (OTC:HNHPF), operating as Foxconn, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 31, the Bleeping Computer reports. The attack disrupted operations at one of Foxconn's Mexico-based production plants. The Foxconn Baja California plant produced medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial operations, the TechCrunch reports. Also Read: President…

Bangkok Post

Countries to request ILO China mission to probe Xinjiang labour abuses

GENEVA: A group of dozens of countries is set to ask the International Labour Organization on Thursday to set up a mission to probe alleged labour abuses in China's Xinjiang, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Bangkok Post

N Korea Covid outbreak 'getting worse' - WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) lamented Wednesday that it had no access to data about North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak, but assumed the crisis was deepening, contrary to Pyongyang's reports of "progress".

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