A former Microsoft employee has described leaving his high-paying job in Switzerland to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams as the “dumbest decision” of his life, admitting that building a career outside the corporate world proved far more difficult than he had expected. Read More: Bill Gates opens up about marriage with Melinda, According to international media […]
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Spain, Switzerland and Protugal reach World Cup last 16
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16. Spain, who arrived at the tournament among the favourites and have yet to concede a goal, made a slow start with a […]
Switzerland ease past Algeria to reach World Cup last 16
VANCOUVER: Switzerland secured their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, producing a disciplined display that combined defensive organisation with clinical finishing. Breel Embolo gave Switzerland the perfect start by opening the scoring in the 10th minute after a swift counterattack. Winning possession in their […]
US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms cancellation
BERN: Planned US-Iran peace talks scheduled for Friday have been cancelled, the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed, marking another setback in efforts to stabilise tensions following a recently signed accord between the two countries. In a statement sent to AFP, the Swiss foreign ministry said the meeting involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had […]
Why was Bürgenstock proposed as venue for US-Iran talks?
Before the draft article, it is important to note that the claims regarding an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” and related US-Iran negotiations have not been independently verified. Reports surrounding the latest round of US-Iran diplomatic engagement suggest that Switzerland’s mountain resort of Bürgenstock was proposed as a potential venue for high-level negotiations because of its […]
Qatar seek redemption vs Swiss after woeful debut
Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions with an urgent need to make amends for a dismal debut as hosts of the 2022 tournament. Qatar’s 2022 unraveling was unprecedented, losing all three matches and scoring once, but […]
World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has not travelled with the rest of the World Cup squad to the United States after his travel document was placed under review. The document, known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the US under the […]
Hong Kong beats Switzerland in global wealth management: study
Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland for the first time in cross-border wealth management, according to a study by the Boston Consulting Group published on Wednesday. Based on the volume of foreign capital under management in 2025, there were $2.95 trillion of overseas assets in Hong Kong compared with $2.946 trillion in Switzerland. The study said […]
Switzerland’s defence minister says Iran strikes break international law
Switzerland’s defence minister has said that recent air strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel violate international law, adding to growing concern among European officials about the legality of the escalating conflict. In an interview published on Sunday in the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung, Defence Minister Martin Pfister said the Swiss government believes the […]
Poland beat Switzerland to win maiden United Cup
SYDNEY: Poland finally ended their wait for United Cup glory on Sunday, defeating Switzerland 2-1 in a thrilling final in Sydney. The victory came after two previous title-round heartbreaks, as the team converted years of strong performances into a long-awaited triumph in the season-opening mixed-team tennis event. Read More: Swiatek wins in 58 minutes as Poland reach United […]