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UN envoy: ‘Water must be put at the top of the political agenda’

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The UN secretary-general’s first special envoy on water, Retno Marsudi, wants member states to put this vital resource at the top of their political agenda.

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What USAID’s withdrawal means for North Macedonia

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 North Macedonia has been hit by USAID’s withdrawal. Fears are growing that ‘less Western’ countries will bridge the funding gap.

The current control system is unable to adequately counter the threat of espionage emanating from Russia, China and other states.

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Why are Swiss universities stepping up their efforts to prevent knowledge espionage?

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 How Switzerland is striking a balance between the need to attract global talent and the threat of spying.

“Universities around the world are targets for intelligence services and other government agencies, especially where cutting-edge technology is a key element of research,” said Günther Dissertori, Rector of ETH Zurich.

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Swiss universities seek to stem tech espionage after Iranian scandal

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss universities are set to tighten their vetting rules to curb tech espionage amid rising threats from countries like China and Russia.

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Trump’s peace is not working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 The American president has declared peace, but violence and greed still prevail in the resource-rich African nation.

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How a project in Peru supports sustainable cocoa – and serves Swiss interests

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Switzerland supports farmers in Peru so they can produce in a more social and green way – and so chocolate producers have access to cocoa.

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Why private finance for sustainable development is still bracing for impact

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Switzerland wants to rely more heavily on private capital to fund sustainable development, despite a mixed record for innovative schemes such as blended finance.

International cooperation: Senators agree to suspend spending until 2030

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Swiss lawmakers want international cooperation spending freeze

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Senate votes to freeze international cooperation spending until 2030.

Ignazio Cassis wants a more pragmatic and agile OSCE

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Swiss foreign minister wants a more pragmatic and agile OSCE

This content was published on Dec 4, 2025 The OSCE must be able to act more quickly under the Swiss leadership. To achieve this, pragmatic reforms are needed within the organisation, Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday.

Water management: Switzerland and Kazakhstan sign an agreement

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Switzerland and Kazakhstan sign water management deal

This content was published on Dec 2, 2025 Switzerland and Kazakhstan sign declaration of intent to implement Blue Peace initiative.

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