Switzerland is the depositary state for 75 international treaties – what does that mean?
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Switzerland is best known as a depositary state for the Geneva Conventions. In this role, it has clearly defined responsibilities – but is also constantly asked to do more.
Swiss mobilise quiet diplomacy to help return Ukraine’s stolen children
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Formerly just an observer, Switzerland joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children earlier this year.
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The Pentagon has blocked the publication of a critical report on the F-35. Critics say it is an attempt to conceal the aircraft’s flaws.
Changing everything, changing nothing: Locarno Festival keeps offbeat at 79
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The Locarno Film Festival opens its 79th edition preserving the event’s singular cinephile identity while navigating a changing film landscape.
Dismissal of ICC prosecutor further weakens the court
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Following sexual harassment accusations against its prosecutor, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is under renewed attack by the US. Its Secretary of State has vowed to dismantle it.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions leave Gaza without relief despite ceasefire
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A fragile ceasefire has been in place for nearly nine months, but conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Aid groups denounce Israeli restrictions on the entry of essential goods.
After the ceasefire, survival still defines life in Gaza
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Nine months after the ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive. Food queues, water trucks, and torn tents define everyday life as families struggle to meet basic needs.
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The United States and Iran have ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland and plan technical talks at the working level this week, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
Owning her own shop in the US was a dream come true until Trump’s tariffs came along
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Jacqueline Judd owns and runs a shop selling Swiss products in New Glarus, Wisconsin. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on her inventory.
US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour
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Following Canada and Brazil, Switzerland and around 60 other countries face new US tariffs on Friday for allegedly not doing enough to combat forced labour.
Swiss pharma firm Sandoz takes note of proposed US tariffs on generic drugs
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Generic drugs giant Sandoz said on Wednesday that it had “taken note” of Washington’s announcements regarding new tariffs of up to 200%.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
