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Ukraine customs, WTO launch joint audit in Lviv region to fight corruption

The State Customs Service of Ukraine, together with experts from the World Customs Organization (WCO), has begun reviewing internal goods-clearance procedures and is introducing the European practice of process mapping to eliminate corruption risks.

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EU trade Chief seeks to rebalance EU-China trade as Brussels weighs tougher measures

The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory…

  • EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič worries about trade balance with China.
  • EU aims to shrink €1 billion daily trade deficit with China.
  • EU Commission seeks political measures to protect EU market.

UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives

UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future.

  • Rebeca Grynspan leads UN Secretary-General race with 70-year-old experience
  • Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, enters race as fresh contender
  • Nusseibeh would be first woman, Palestinian, and Arabic speaker to lead UN

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