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 […]
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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 […]
Swiss authorities race to identify victims after deadly New Year’s resort bar fire
Swiss investigators were racing on Friday to identify victims of a devastating fire that tore through a packed bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, transforming New Year’s celebrations into one of the country’s worst peacetime tragedies. The blaze broke out around 1:30am on Thursday at Le Constellation, a popular venue among young tourists, […]
Eyes on gold: Arshad skips swiss meet to train for world championship
LAHORE – July 10, 2025: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has officially withdrawn from the upcoming athletics competition in Switzerland, originally set for July 15. The javelin thrower cited a minor muscle strain in his right shin and unfavorable training conditions in Pakistan as key reasons behind the decision. Arshad told media that he […]
Worst melt year on record for Swiss glaciers
Swiss glaciers have recorded their worst melt rate since records began more than a century ago, losing 6% of their remaining volume this year or nearly double the previous record of 2003, monitoring body GLAMOS said on Wednesday, The melt was so extreme this year that bare rock that had remained buried for millenia re-emerged […]