•Swiss President Ignazio Cassis The Swiss government said today that it had decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by the deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro or his associates “with immediate effect”. Bern said it had reached its decision after Maduro was seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation, and brought to [&he...
•Switzerland flag Switzerland today extended partial unemployment benefits to limit layoffs by companies hit by rising US tariffs, which have particularly hurt watchmakers and small industrial exporters. The White House imposed 39 per cent tariffs on Swiss goods in August, a much higher rate than that applied to the European Union, reports AFP...
•Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio …charges parliamentarians to stand in partnership, committed to peace, justice President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians all over the world to stand in partnership, committed to peace, justice, and shared destiny. He stated this in his remarks at the ongoing 6th Worl...
Swiss authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian man, Michael Ekemezie, who died in police custody in Lausanne after allegedly being pinned face-down by officers during a routine stop. Ekemezie, 39, originally from Mgbakwu in Anambra State, Nigeria, reportedly collapsed and died less than an hour after being taken ...
•Nwoko Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has dismissed reports claiming that he died in Switzerland. Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in a statement today in Abuja, said that the reports were entirely false and malicious. “In recent weeks, I have also been subjected to unwarranted insults and accusations regarding the purch...
•England’s defender Kyle Walker, midfielder Jude Bellingham, forward Ivan Toney and midfielder Declan Rice celebrate victory against Switzerland yesterday England’s quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi...
•Switzerland’s midfielder Remo Freuler (3R) celebrates goal with teammates Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the last 16 clash in B...

