Zelenskyy: ‘We want to order 25 Patriot’ air defense systems from US
“These systems are produced over several years, and we would not want to wait,” the Ukrainian president said.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, The Alps Are Melting Amid Climate Change, but Villagers Won’t Be Moved
Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
First banker jailed over Libor interest rate rigging to sue UBS for $400m
Tom Hayes claims he was ‘hand-picked scapegoat’ for the Swiss bank as it tried to avoid regulatory scrutinyTom Hayes, the first banker jailed over Libor interest rate rigging, is suing his former employer UBS for $400m (£300m), claiming he was a “hand-…
Nestlé to axe 16,000 jobs as new chief targets sales growth
Almost 6% of global workforce will be cut over next two years, including 12,000 white-collar professionalsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesNestlé has said it will cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years as the owner of KitKat a…
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect; $100 Billion Investment Announced
The India–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed earlier this year, formally comes into effect from October 1, 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed the development, marking a major milestone in India’s global trade partnerships.The agreement links India with the four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—in a
Swiss voters back electronic identity cards in close vote
Pollsters confounded by 50.4% support for e-IDs after forecasting stronger backing for ‘yes’ vote Swiss voters have backed plans for electronic identity cards by a wafer-thin margin, in the second nationwide vote on the issue.In a referendum on Sunday…
Trump jokingly asked Rolex executives if tariffs prompted US Open invite, CEO says
Rolex CEO stressed US president’s remarks were made ‘in jest’ in letter to Elizabeth Warren, who had raised concerns Donald Trump asked Rolex executives if he would have been invited to watch this month’s US Open final from the luxury watchmaker’s VIP …
F-35 Lot 18 ‘price increase’ due to inflation, rising raw material cost: Pentagon
The rising costs have led to a row between Switzerland and the US, as Bern faces a $610 million increase for its order of 36 F-35As, a defense official told Breaking Defense.
‘I’m here to help people, which gives me a superpower’: one man’s challenge to swim 10 Swiss lakes
Neil Gilson is undertaking a huge mental and physical task to raise awareness of a neuropsychiatric condition that affected his son JackThe physical effort as he battles currents, coldness and wind is massive, but the mental challenge of ploughing on a…
‘Surprising, Shallow, Ill-Informed’: India Slams Switzerland’s Remarks On Minorities At UNHRC
India strongly rebuked Switzerland at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after the latter made remarks on the treatment of minorities and media freedoms in India during the 5th meeting of the Council’s 60th Session in Geneva.Responding sharply, India’s diplomat Kshitij Tyagi described Switzerland’s observations as “surprising, shallow and ill-informed” and expressed disappointment