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UN seeks extension of key Ukraine-Russia wartime grain deal

Senior U.N. officials are hosting Russian envoys in Geneva in a bid to extend an export agreement amid the war with Ukraine and prevent a potential new spike in world food prices

The Independent UK

UN, Russia in Ukraine grain deal talks

GENEVA: The United Nations and Russia began talks Monday on renewing the Ukraine grain export deal, which has helped ease the global food crisis triggered by Moscow's invasion of its neighbour.

Bangkok Post

Saudi, Yemeni Rights Groups Shed Light on Houthi Violations

Saudi and Yemeni human rights groups taking part at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva shed light on the violations committed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against journalists. A human rights symposium held at the Swiss Press Club in Geneva revealed that the militias had…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Geneva Meetings Studying Adding More Names to Yemen Prisoner Swap List

A Yemeni official revealed that the new round of negotiations over a prisoner swap with the Iran-backed Houthi militias reached an agreement to review and confirm the names of individuals who will be released in the next exchange. They will also hold talks to add more names to the list.…

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Swiss city Lucerne votes to restrict Airbnb rentals

GENEVA - The Swiss city of Lucerne voted Sunday to limit short-term rentals, including on the Airbnb platform, to a maximum of 90 days a year.

Bangkok Post

Yemeni Negotiations to Exchange Detainees Begin in Geneva Under UN Auspices

A new round of Yemeni negotiations kicked off in Geneva Saturday under the auspices of the United Nations to reach an agreement between the legitimate government and the Houthi militias to release prisoners and detainees. Amid hope that the 11-day discussions will lead to an agreement and release of more…

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T-Rex skeleton to go under the hammer

GENEVA: A Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton dating back 67 million years will be auctioned in Switzerland next month, marking the first such sale in Europe, the auction house said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

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Court rejects LM suspect's bid to attend UN talks

The Criminal Court has refused to consider a request by a lese-majeste suspect who is seeking permission to travel abroad to attend meetings of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, lawyers say.

Bangkok Post

WHO Western Pacific chief ousted for misconduct

GENEVA - The World Health Organization has terminated the contract of its powerful Western Pacific regional director Takeshi Kasai following staff accusations of racist, abusive and authoritarian behaviour.

Bangkok Post

UN: Video of Ukraine soldier's killing 'may be authentic'

GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it believes that a viral video showing the apparent execution of a captured Ukrainian soldier by Russian troops may be authentic.

Bangkok Post

Australia calls for investigation into Beirut blast after stalled probe

Australia uses an international human rights forum in Geneva to call for a swift, independent, and impartial investigation into the devastating 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, including one Australian.

ABC News

WHO urges countries to come clean on Covid origins intel

GENEVA - The WHO on Friday urged all countries to reveal what they know about the origins of Covid-19, following US claims of a Chinese lab leak and furious denials from Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Watch: High Commissioner for Human Rights briefs council on situation in Palestine

Watch as Volker Turk, the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, briefs the Human Rights Council in Geneva on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The Independent UK

Previewing the IHSA girls basketball state finals

Benet plays Geneva in the semifinals. The Vikings are back at state for the first time since winning back-to-back 4A titles in 2017-18.

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Israel Calls on Germany to Take Decisive Action against Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has sought to convince his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, in Berlin to tighten sanctions against Iran, sending a strong message before the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency meeting (IAEA). Earlier, Bloomberg published a report stating that international inspectors in Iran detected…

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Yemen Demands Decisive Int’l Stance against Houthi Terrorism

The legitimate Yemeni government warned on Tuesday that it may wage a “decisive” battle against the Iran-bqacked Houthi militias should peace efforts fail. It stressed the need for the international community to take a firm stance against the terrorist militias, especially in wake of its increasing violations of the truce…

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Iran’s FM Accuses the West of ‘Inciting Unrest’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has accused Western countries of “inciting” unrest in Iran. In a speech before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Amir-Abdollahian defended the Iranian authorities’ handling of the protests that erupted last September following the death of the young woman, Mahsa Amini, while she was…

Chicago Sun-Times

Regional rewind: Upsets, Catholic League dominance, West Suburban Silver success

There were plenty of highlights and storylines from Friday night’s regional championship games.

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The Independent UK

UN seeks $4.3 billion to cover Yemen 2023 humanitarian needs

The United Nations is seeking $4.3 billion at a pledging conference in Geneva to alleviate the suffering of millions of people in Yemen

The Guardian - AU

US ‘will stand with Ukraine as long as it takes’, says Treasury secretary on visit to Kyiv – as it happened

Janet Yellen, on surprise visit to Ukrainian capital, says US and allies discussing strategies to ensure Russia pays for devastation of war

Reuters

'Massive' violations in Ukraine a focus as UN human rights body meets

The U.N. rights chief condemned Russia's "senseless" invasion of Ukraine on Monday at the start of a Human Rights Council session at which countries want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.

Reuters

Outside UN office, diplomats pay tribute to Ukraine on invasion anniversary

At a sombre ceremony outside the United Nations office in Geneva on Friday, ambassadors from countries allied with Ukraine observed a minute of silence and voiced their support for Kyiv as they marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Threatened by war, Ukrainian paintings find safe haven in Switzerland

When Russia sent troops into Ukraine a year ago, the director of the Kyiv National Art Gallery had only one thing on his mind: the safety of the paintings.

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When Switzerland Was the Location of Choice for Chinese Espionage

In the 1960s, Switzerland stood at the center of a global Chinese espionage network. Many Taiwanese diplomats could be blackmailed into collaboration because they had relatives living in China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Northwest Syria of ‘Greatest Concern’ after Quake, Says WHO

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it was particularly concerned over the welfare of people in northwestern Syria, a opposition-held region with little access to aid, since the earthquakes struck last week. "It's clear that the zone of greatest concern at the moment is the area of northwestern Syria,"…

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