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With no consensus, global plastics treaty talks collapse yet again, India reiterates ‘no product phase-out'

August 15, 2025 3:33 pm

India had aligned with an opposing bloc of "like-minded countries" of oil-producing countries, and added its concerns during negotiations on the global plastics treaty.

Swiss inspect the damage after sudden storms flood roads, halt air traffic in Geneva

June 26, 2024 7:48 pm

Ignace Jeannerat, a spokesperson for Geneva's airport, said strong and violent storms, including lightning strikes, pounded an area near the airport and more than 50 inbound or outbound flights were canceled late Tuesday.

Swiss court convicts a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity

May 15, 2024 6:17 pm

The trial that began in January was seen by advocacy groups as an opportunity to reach a conviction under “universal jurisdiction,” which allows the prosecution of serious crimes committed abroad.

UN's secretary general warns the world is becoming 'less safe by the day'

February 26, 2024 10:50 pm

The U.N. human rights chief, Volker Türk, lashed out at 'attempts to undermine the legitimacy and work' of the U.N. and its affiliates.

Letter from a student studying at a Foreign University: A student of human rights, this Bihar boy wants to carve out an identity for himself, his state

May 24, 2023 9:17 pm

Bihar boy Farhan Siddique wants people to know his state differently and wants to excel in the field of human rights.

WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct by him

April 25, 2023 3:59 pm

A panel appointed by WHO later found that more than 80 workers under WHO's direction sexually abused women.

Swiss envoy summoned over posters against India in Geneva

March 06, 2023 2:54 am

Sources said the Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sanjay Verma, on Sunday called in Swiss Ambassador to India Ralf Heckner and “raised the issue of unfounded and malicious anti-India posters in Geneva.”

And the most expensive city in the world to live in is...

December 02, 2022 12:14 pm

New York? Paris? Los Angeles? Find out which city is likely to burn a hole in your pocket

Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: An oil palm plan for home

June 20, 2022 8:46 am

Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: It could help reduce import bill. But policymakers will need to develop a long-term vision, handhold small cultivators.

These are the world’s 20 most expensive cities for expats

June 09, 2022 11:28 am

ECA International analyses the cost of consumer goods and services in more than 490 locations worldwide, while accommodation data is also factored in

GENEVA PHOTOS

Have a minute to spare? Look at these flowers that tell time

August 26, 2014 11:24 am

If you are planning to visit Geneva, then you can't afford to miss this beautiful flower pattern that also keeps you updated about the time.

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