A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, in the UK. This case, alongside others, signals a legal shift limiting diplomatic immunity, especially in cases of modern slavery and exploitation.
Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) confirmed that a US-Iran agreement signing is scheduled for June 19 at Burgenstock. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar, along with the US and Iran, proposed the location, with Switzerland facilitating the diplomatic meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he will not visit Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting alternative meeting locations like Turkey, Switzerland, or the Middle East. This comes after the Kremlin previously indicated Zelensky would be received in Moscow if he sought serious discussions.
A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, has won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, for false imprisonment and exploitation. The ruling signals a shift in diplomatic immunity laws, with UK courts now limiting its application in modern slavery cases.
Switzerland maintains confidential contacts with all parties involved in the Ukraine conflict and is ready to host peace talks, according to Confederation President Guy Parmelin. Russia, however, views Switzerland as having lost its neutrality due to EU sanctions.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin stated Switzerland is ready to mediate a peace settlement for the Ukraine conflict but must wait for the 'right moment' and favorable conditions for negotiations. Moscow has questioned Switzerland's neutrality due to its participation in EU sanctions against Russia.
Asia reacts cautiously to a US-Iran peace deal mediated by Pakistan, awaiting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and easing oil prices. The agreement aims to end Gulf war, lift US blockade, and secure vital oil chokepoint, but details remain unclear.
Swiss authorities are demanding financial contribution from France for policing tens of thousands of protesters at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. Geneva is bearing the brunt of security costs, estimated at €21.7-€27.2 million, as France refuses to pay.
India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. This marks his first appearance of the 2026 season after training in Switzerland. Chopra aims to regain momentum and surpass the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 82.61 metres.
The US and Iran are set to sign a preliminary peace deal in Switzerland on Friday, described as a "memorandum of understanding." While not a final agreement, it aims to pave the way for negotiations on key issues like Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, though preconditions and threats of renewed strikes remain.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
US President Donald Trump announced a completed peace deal with Iran, brokered by Pakistan, to end their war, lift the US blockade, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell sharply on the news. The deal is set to be formally signed in Switzerland this week.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on X that a peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, with a signing ceremony set for June 19 in Switzerland. The agreement reportedly includes an immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts.
US President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran is "all signed," with an official ceremony expected Friday. The deal reportedly includes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting uranium enrichment in exchange for $25 billion in frozen assets and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Iran emphasized Lebanon's territorial integrity amid Israeli airstrikes, which Israel vowed to continue.
The US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to end a conflict that began with a US-Israeli bombing campaign. The deal, to be signed in Geneva, aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and includes a 60-day negotiation period for Iran's nuclear program. President Trump ordered the opening of the strait and the end of the US naval blockade.
US President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran is "all signed," with an official ceremony expected Friday. The deal reportedly includes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief and frozen assets. However, Iran insists on Lebanon's territorial integrity amid Israeli airstrikes, which Israel vows to continue.
The US and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to end a conflict that began February 28. The deal, to be signed in Geneva, aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and includes a 60-day negotiation period for Iran's nuclear program. President Trump announced the opening of the strait and the end of the US naval blockade.
US President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran is "all signed," with an official ceremony expected Friday. The deal reportedly includes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting uranium enrichment in exchange for $25 billion in frozen assets and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Iran insists Lebanon's territorial integrity is part of the deal, following Israeli airstrikes.
The US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel rejects terms related to its actions in Lebanon, with PM Netanyahu stating Israel is not bound by those provisions. The deal is set to be signed in Geneva, with a 60-day window for nuclear program negotiations.
Pakistan's PM announced a US-Iran war end deal, with Trump confirming on Truth Social. The agreement, struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon, reportedly includes a permanent termination of military operations. Terms remain undisclosed, but sources suggest reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending port blockades.
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a far-right proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million. The initiative, dubbed "the Swiss Brexit," faced concerns over economic impact and EU relations.
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a hard-right anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, which could have jeopardized ties with the EU, was opposed by nearly 55% of voters, with officials citing stability and openness.
Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the country's population at 10 million. Early results show nearly 53% opposed the measure, which was backed by the Swiss People's Party and could have jeopardized ties with the EU.
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by the far-right Swiss People's Party to cap the country's population at 10 million. Preliminary results show nearly 54% voted against the initiative, with turnout over 57%. The government and parliament opposed the measure, warning it would harm key economic sectors and EU ties.
