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UK agrees deal to make travel to major European nation easier

Britain has agreed its "largest ever services deal" with Switzerland, aiming to ease travel for professionals and holidaymakers. The agreement will allow UK citizens to use Swiss e-gates at Zurich Airport by the end of 2026, with Geneva and Basel to follow. Roaming charges for mobile phones will be scrapped…

The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi has never played against England before as World Cup semi-final showdown looms

The iconic Lionel Messi is set to play against England for the first time when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-finals in Atalanta on Wednesday. Messi made his Argentina debut 21 years ago and has 205 caps for his country, but he has never faced…

The Independent UK

Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 3 preview – The race heads into the hills of France and could see a breakaway succeed

The peloton crosses into France with 156.5km hilly stage from Geneva to Poligny

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Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview - A day for the sprinters

August 2, 2026; Aigle - Geneva, 147.9km, flat

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UN 'deeply concerned' by ongoing drone attack in Sudan

In tonight's edition, the ICC is laying the groundwork for investigations into some of the atrocities committed during Sudan's brutal war. Also, rights activists, politicians, developers and business leaders are in Geneva for the AI for Good Summit. And, South African artist Credo V. Daniels has had his music removed…

France 24

AI for Good summit takes place in Geneva as countries debate global governance

Launched in 2017, this year’s AI for Good summit has set a new visitor record.

Euronews

India to chair 9th UN Intergovernmental Group of Experts session on consumer protection in Geneva

India is set to chair the UNCTAD's Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy in Geneva. The session will focus on global consumer protection priorities, including the launch of UN Principles for Consumer Product Safety. Discussions will cover implementing UN guidelines, sustainable consumption, and cross-border dispute resolution,…

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India delegation at first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is leading a delegation to Geneva for the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. This crucial forum will review the first independent scientific assessment of AI's capabilities, risks, and opportunities. Discussions will cover AI's societal impact, bridging digital divides,…

The Economic Times

Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal named founding members of ITU-backed AI commission

Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal have been appointed as founding members of the UN's AI for Good Global Commission. This influential body, co-chaired by Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, aims to foster trust, expand access, and leverage AI for global challenges. The commission will hold…

The Economic Times

Unchecked AI progress may pose ‘catastrophic risks’

GENEVA - ‌Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology will not cause catastrophic harm, an independent panel advising the United Nations warned on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest

GENEVA - Canada will take part in next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers announced on Wednesday, spreading the world’s biggest live televised music event to the Americas.

Bangkok Post

Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela

GENEVA - International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Delegates at the 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva have adopted Convention No. 193, the first international treaty to establish binding labour standards for workers in the platform economy. The delegate vote was 406 to eight, with 36 abstentions.

The Conversation

Middle East crisis: Rubio and Vance hold call with Lebanon’s president; Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’ – as it happened

US secretary of state and vice-president said to have discussed ceasefire monitoring body; Trump says Tehran has committed to ‘nuclear honesty’

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Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks

GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

Bangkok Post

US-Iran deal comes under immediate strain

GENEVA - Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under further strain on Friday, after the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

Bangkok Post

Gaza ceasefire a ‘deadly illusion’, says Unicef

GENEVA - The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a “deadly illusion”, the UN children’s agency charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped.

The Economic Times

US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva. This delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding a lasting truce. The war, which began in February, has caused significant casualties and economic disruption.

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

The clock is ticking on the Iran peace deal. A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US is due to be signed in Geneva on June 19, allowing for a 60-day ceasefire extension and the opening of the strategically vital waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. But key questions remain…

International Business Times UK

Iran and US Chose to Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Geneva: What Other Treaties Have Been Inked There as Well?

Geneva is set to host a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, continuing its legacy as a neutral ground for significant global agreements, including the Geneva Conventions and Middle East peace pacts.

Bangkok Post

Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars

GENEVA - The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for Friday's planned signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war.

Bangkok Post

Switzerland confirms Friday signing for US-Iran deal

GENEVA - A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at the Swiss mountainside resort of Burgenstock on Friday, the country’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Doha’s quiet coup: How Qatar, not Pakistan, became the real power broker in US-Iran deal

While Pakistan sought the spotlight in its diplomatic endeavours, it was Qatar’s subtle, low-key mediation that ultimately held the key to the US-Iran ceasefire. Leveraging its unique relationship with Tehran and access to the American administration, Qatar's patient and discreet shuttle diplomacy triumphed over more boisterous efforts that were ridiculed…

The Guardian - US

So is the US war with Iran over? In a word: no

The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire

The Economic Times

Iran's Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MoU 'a document of national pride' as Geneva signing nears

Iran and Washington have agreed to a memorandum of understanding. This document outlines future engagement between the two nations. Sanctions relief is linked to Iran's nuclear compliance and regional security. The Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. Formal signing is…

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