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Geneva airport: Fire breaks out nearby as black smoke seen covering the sky

It is Switzerland’s second-busiest airport after Zurich

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

Taiwan says WHO ignoring requests for observer status at assembly

Taiwan expressed "dissatisfaction and regret" over the World Health Organization's failure to invite it to attend an upcoming annual assembly in Geneva, amid diplomatic pressure from China to isolate the island.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Nearly 60m people internally displaced worldwide in 2021

GENEVA: Conflicts and natural disasters forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, pushing the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022

Czech Republic elected to replace Russia on U.N. rights council

The United Nations General Assembly elected the Czech Republic to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council on Tuesday to replace Russia, which was suspended last month over its invasion of Ukraine and then immediately quit the 47-member body.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

More than 8 million people displaced in Ukraine: UN

GENEVA: More than 8 million people have been internally displaced in Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion on Feb 24, the United Nations migration agency said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2022

'The Rock', a record-setting white diamond, goes up for auction

The largest white diamond ever auctioned will go under the hammer in Geneva next week, part of a sale by Christie's that features two stones weighing more than 200 carats each.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Exclusive-WHO members to consider shutting Europe hub office in Russia over Ukraine - document

World Health Organization states will consider a resolution against Russia next week after its invasion of Ukraine, including the possible closure of a major regional office in Moscow, a document obtained by Reuters showed on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Dbeibah Says Elections Only Way to Resolve Libya Crisis

Head of the interim Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah again clung on to power, saying that parliamentary and presidential elections were the only way to resolve the crisis in the country. During a visit to the western city of Misrata, he said: "No Geneva, no Paris. All…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

Main negotiators reach 'outcome' on COVID vaccine IP waiver

The four main parties to negotiations on an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines have prepared an "outcome document" for approval by the broader membership, the WTO said on Tuesday, with its chief hoping for a final deal by June.

Reuters · May 3, 2022

WHO to Hold Urgent Meeting on Ukraine Invasion’s Health Impact

A World Health Organization spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed that its European region would hold a special meeting next week on the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on health and healthcare. "There will be a meeting on 10 May on the impact of war on Ukraine health system," said Tarik…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022