Geneva
Swiss queer film festival removes award-winning Israeli movie from lineup after boycott threats
The Geneva-based festival, which opens on October 9, had previously included Tell Me Everything, a drama about a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic, in its lineup.
UN Syria commission warns Israeli military activity may amount to war crimes
UN rights chief warns AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, urges companies to reduce risks
UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
Iran says 'understanding' reached with US as Geneva nuclear talks conclude amid threat of war
In a Fox News interview, US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration "would like to resolve this through a conversation and a diplomatic negotiation."
US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force amid dual Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran - analysis
“In this round of negotiations, we will attend with a full team; a political, legal, economic, and technical team,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted.
Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory
The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
A US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with the Iranians on Tuesday morning.
Guterres faces backlash for congratulating Iranian regime, UN Watch demands transparency
According to Iran's state outlet, Guterres extended congratulations to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, describing the day as an opportunity to reflect on the country's path.
Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report
Iran's Foreign Ministry has not commented on Derikvand's actions, according to the outlet, and has "avoided discussing the case or claiming ignorance due to fear of intelligence agencies."
UN Iranian expert says security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals
A UN Iranian expert told Reuters that Iranian security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals during the crackdown, a serious violation of medical neutrality.
Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva seeks asylum in Switzerland - report
Alireza Jeyrani Hokmabad asked for asylum in Swiss territory not only for himself but also for his family after leaving his workplace.
UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told The Jerusalem Post that the figure reflects a network of UN bodies, committees, and mechanisms structurally embedded in the organization’s budget.
Zelensky says Ukrainian delegation on its way to US for talks
Zelensky said he expected that the results of previous meetings with the US in Geneva would now be "hammered out" on Sunday.
