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The 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) begins at the UN Office in Geneva
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UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent Iran meeting on Friday

The request had received backing from more than the one-third of the council's 47 members needed for a special session to go ahead

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21 January, 2026
France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos
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Trump pressures Macron with tariffs, publication of message

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20 January, 2026
The South American country sent 113 metric tons of the precious metal to Switzerland from 2013 - when Maduro took office - to 2016 [Getty]
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Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland

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07 January, 2026
Explosion, fire kill several at bar in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montan
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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

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01 January, 2026
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FIFA and Swiss government fund West Bank community soccer fields

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 November, 2025
Swiss leading Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan arrives at Geneva's courthouse
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Swiss court rejects Tariq Ramadan's rape conviction appeal

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28 August, 2025
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71,000 Syrian refugees ready to leave Lebanon after Assad fall

The New Arab Staff
13 August, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets European Counterparts In Geneva
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Switzerland reopens embassy in Tehran

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06 July, 2025
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Swiss probe links embassy deaths in Iran to suspected espionage

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03 July, 2025
People walk along the Salah al-Din road near the Nusseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip
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Swiss launch proceedings against branch of Gaza aid group GHF

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02 July, 2025
The University of Bern has cancelled a planned Amnesty International event featuring Francesca Albanese [Getty]
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Swiss uni nixes Francesca Albanese talk due to 'lack of balance'

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01 July, 2025
Palestinians receive aid supplies after aid trucks enter through Netzarim Corridor under Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
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Geneva branch of Gaza aid delivery group could face court action

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 June, 2025
United States President Donald Trump departs from the White House for Bedminster, New Jersey
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Trump: Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe-Iran talks

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21 June, 2025
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Switzerland lifts economic sanctions on Syria

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20 June, 2025
The UN has warned Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)'s framework could displace Palestinians and endanger lives [Getty]
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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

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25 May, 2025
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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final despite calls for boycott

The New Arab Staff
16 May, 2025
Freed hostages press Sweden to save Djalali from Iran [Getty]
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Iran ex-detainees press Sweden over death row academic

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 May, 2025
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Eurovision Song Contest week kicks off with pro-Palestine demos

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 May, 2025
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Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo backs calls for Israel's exclusion

The New Arab Staff
10 May, 2025
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Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from 15 May amid Gaza war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 April, 2025
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Swiss fencers apologise after refusing to face Israeli flag

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 April, 2025