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International Geneva ‘needs reform’: ex-Swiss foreign minister

Former Swiss foreign minister Micheline Calmy-Rey says International Geneva needs to respond to US cold shoulder.

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Geneva-based global bodies, such as WHO, must respond with reform to the US cold shoulder, says ex-Swiss foreign minister.

Republican Elise Stefanik testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on her nomination to be Ambassador to the United Nations on Capitol Hill on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

International Geneva

New US ambassador to the UN vows to implement Trump’s agenda

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Donald Trump has said he is pulling the US out of the WHO. He has the full support of his new ambassador to the UN, Elise Stefanik.

GE: over 2000 people at pro-Palestine march

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Palestinian solidarity demonstration draws 2,000 people in Geneva

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 Some 2,200 people took to the streets in Geneva Saturday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and to denounce Swiss policy in the Middle East.

Swiss diplomacy

How Trump’s orders could affect Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders that disrupt global politics and business as usual. What does this mean for Switzerland?

WHO anticipates cost reductions after US withdrawal

International Geneva

WHO to slash costs after US withdrawal

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 The World Health Organization plans cost-cutting measures following the decision by the US to withdraw its membership.

Removals of rejected asylum seekers increased by 18.5% in 2024

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland rejected 18.5% more asylum seekers in 2024

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 The number of rejected asylum seekers leaving Switzerland rose by 18.5% last year.

Switzerland demands dissolution of morality police in Iran

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland wants Iranian morality police disbanded

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 Switzerland is calling on Iran to disband the morality police and the right to a fair trial in the Middle East country.

UNHCR refugee camp tents and refugee children

International Geneva

How blockchain technology is making humanitarian cash transfers faster and safer

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 A blockchain pilot project in Ukraine shows that cash aid payments can arrive faster and more efficiently thanks to modern technology.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland caught between EU and US on global corporate tax deal

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter told the media that Switzerland is under pressure amid rising EU and US tensions.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs trade deal with Thailand

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 Switzerland, as a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), signed a free trade agreement with Thailand during WEF.

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