Geopolitics

Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland

A wooden building surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains, with people walking past on a snow-covered path

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.

A demonstrator with an Iranian flag and red hands painted on her face attends a rally in support of Iranian protests, in Paris on October 9, 2022, following the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in Iran.

Human rights

Explainer: What is gender apartheid?

This content was published on Dec 20, 2025 What is gender apartheid? When will become a crime and why is it taking so long ?

A woman walks past a mural calling for women and children's rights in Afghanistan.

Human rights

Could a new UN body help tackle ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan?

This content was published on Dec 20, 2025 A new UN body will investigate crimes in Afghanistan. Will it help hold the Taliban accountable?

USA and Venezuela should refrain from military action

Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland urges US and Venezuela to show restraint

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland calls on US and Venezuela to refrain from military action.

EY: 'Despite the reduction, US duties are holding back the Swiss economy'

Global trade

Reduced US tariffs ‘remain a burden’ for Swiss economy

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Despite the reduction from 39% to 15%, the effects of US duties on the Swiss economy remain considerable.

Jacques Baud a retired colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff, and former strategic analyst specialising in intelligence and counterterrorism.

Foreign Affairs

Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by new EU sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 The EU has sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud over alleged Russian propaganda. Switzerland says it will not adopt the sanctions.

Barham Salih has been appointed as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

International Geneva

Former Iraqi President to head Geneva-based UNHCR

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Former Iraqi President Barham Salih appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Switzerland follows discussions on the use of Russian funds

War & peace

Switzerland keeps tabs on EU’s Russian funds debate

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland closely followed EU debate on using frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.

Military court sentences possible Ukraine mercenary in Meilen ZH

War & peace

Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukrainian mercenary to 18 months' imprisonment

US wants price cuts at Roche and Novartis

Global trade

US ‘strikes price cut deal’ with Swiss pharma giants

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 US reportedly strikes deal with Swiss pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Roche to lower drug prices.

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