Bolivia's judicial elections, the only ones of their kind in the world, are set to take place on Sunday amid widespread voter apathy, political tensions, and accusations of judicial manipulation.
The vote, a partial election for four of the nine (...)
Egyptian rescuers found four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a Red Sea search operation after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday.
A total of 33 people have been rescued so far but seven were still missing as of Tuesday (...)
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is set to host the inaugural edition of the PaperBack – Art Book Fair at the JAX District in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
This cultural event, scheduled for November 1–3, 2024, will bring together a diverse array of (...)
GENEVA — Shaihanah AlAzzaz, Chairwoman of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) board of directors, visited the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland, to enhance bilateral cooperation.
During her (...)
Despite harsh criticism for his earlier mediation efforts, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seems undeterred — and is again busy rounding up world countries to push for his peacemaking plan for Ukraine.
On the sidelines of last week's UN (...)
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due to melting glaciers, caused by climate change.
Part of the area affected will be beneath the Matterhorn, one of Europe's tallest mountains, and close to a number of popular ski (...)
Police in Switzerland have made multiple arrests after a woman reportedly ended her life using a so-called suicide pod.
The controversial futuristic-looking capsule designed to allow its occupant to commit suicide was used for the first time, (...)
Germany has begun new controls at all of its land borders as part of a crackdown on migration, placing restrictions on a wide area of free movement known as the Schengen Zone and stirring anger among its European neighbors.
From Monday, as well as (...)
Germany is set to expand border checks following a knife attack that left three people dead in the town of Solingen in August.
The government has come under pressure to take a harder line on immigration since the stabbing, in which the suspect is a (...)
LONDON — Al Ahli have secured the high-profile signing of England international Ivan Toney from Premier League side Brentford, with the striker agreeing to a contract that runs until 2028.
Toney, 28, brings significant firepower to an Al Ahli attack (...)
RIYADH — The Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group called on the warring Sudanese parties to guarantee safe passage of humanitarian aid in the war-torn country. In a statement, the group reiterated their shared commitment (...)
BASEL — The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties concluded its participation in the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) 2024 Conference in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, highlighting its achievements in health education, the (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Ministers called on the international community to activate serious mechanisms to hold Israeli officials accountable for the ongoing violations of international laws, norms and resolutions. The weekly session of the (...)
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis faced protests over his perceived pro-Israeli stance during an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, held in front of the UN's Geneva Office on Monday.
The event, organized by the Swiss (...)
GENEVA — Efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan have faced setbacks as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) opted to participate only virtually in crucial talks held in Switzerland.
This decision, seen as a missed opportunity for (...)
GENEVA — Saudi Arabia joined hands with the United Nations, African Union and a number of friendly countries in their joint efforts to end the war and establish peace in Sudan.
"We are working hard in Switzerland on the first day of intensive (...)
Sudan is at a "breaking point," a United Nations agency said Monday, as a growing number of people need food, water, shelter and medical care in a country devastated by intensifying war.
Over eight million people have been displaced since fighting (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has decided to extend bearing the cost of fees for expatriates working in the industrial sector by the state until December 31, 2025. The decision was taken by the weekly session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown (...)
According to the relevant provisions of the statutes of the international and Asian federations, any appeal against a final and binding decision issued by either the international or Asian federations may be submitted to the Court of Arbitration for (...)
Venture capital, once synonymous with the bustling innovation hub of Silicon Valley, is now experiencing a shift in focus towards emerging markets.
Despite the challenging global VC market performance in 2023, characterized by a sharp decline in (...)
GENEVA — The General Authority for Competition (GAC) participated in the 22nd Group Expert Meeting on Competition Law and Policy session organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The (...)
RIYADH — Henley & Partners, the British consulting company, forecasts that up to 300 millionaires will move to Saudi Arabia in 2024, highlighting the Kingdom's continued appeal to high-net-worth individuals.
According to their latest report, Riyadh (...)
ZURICH — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said that Saudi Arabia is looking forward to exploring new areas to further deepen collaboration with Switzerland, including the insurance field, while tapping new markets and implementing best (...)
The European Union agreed on Thursday to slap a new raft of sanctions against Russia, targeting for the first time supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which several member states continue to buy despite the war in Ukraine being well into its (...)
Four members of the UK's richest family are on trial in Switzerland amid allegations they spent more money caring for their dog than their servants. The Hinduja family, worth an estimated £37bn ($47bn), is accused of exploitation and human (...)
