Swiss have frozen $8bn in financial assets under Russia sanctions ZURICH: Switzerland has frozen financial assets worth 7.5 billion Swiss francs ($7.94 billion) as of Nov. 25 under... Published 01 Dec, 2022 03:18pm
Markets Swiss govt assures Punjab of assistance in hydel projects LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met Ambassador of Switzerland Georg Steiner at his office on... Published 01 Dec, 2022 07:19am
Sports Brazil World Cup bid built on solid foundations despite Neymar worries DOHA: Brazil might be fretting about the state of Neymar’s ankle, but if a successful World Cup campaign is built on... Published 30 Nov, 2022 10:48am
Sports Casemiro goal downs Switzerland to take Brazil into World Cup last 16 DOHA: A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out... Published 28 Nov, 2022 11:12pm
Business & Finance Credit Suisse eyes $2bn capital hike, convertible bonds ZURICH: Embattled bank Credit Suisse is considering a capital increase of around 2 billion Swiss francs ($2 billion)... Published 24 Oct, 2022 06:35am
Pakistan Nation cannot progress until rule of law prevails: Imran Khan Says all underdeveloped nations have low adherence to law Published 20 Oct, 2022 09:03pm
Markets Rate hike bonanza among major central banks hits two decade peak in September LONDON: Major developed central banks delivered in September rate hikes at a pace and scale not seen in at least two... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 12:36pm
World US commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in... Published 22 Aug, 2022 11:36am
Technology Art market pushes on with rocky crypto romance PARIS: The closest most people get to owning a world-famous artwork is to buy a cheap poster from a gallery, but art... Published 21 Aug, 2022 10:13am
World Mountain melt shutters classic Alpine routes GENEVA: Little snow cover and glaciers melting at an alarming rate amid Europe’s sweltering heatwaves have put some... Published 31 Jul, 2022 10:25am
World Lebanese face long ‘insulting’ queues to buy bread BEIRUT: In bankrupt Lebanon, Khalil Mansour has to queue for hours every day just to buy bread for his family and... Published 31 Jul, 2022 10:04am
World US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain KABUL/WASHINGTON: US and Taliban officials have exchanged proposals for the release of billions of dollars from... Published 26 Jul, 2022 01:30pm
World First same-sex couples get married in Switzerland GENEVA: The first same-sex couples tied the knot in Switzerland on Friday following a referendum that changed the... Published 02 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Business & Finance Credit Suisse scraps negative rates for Swiss private clients ZURICH: Credit Suisse is scrapping the negative interest rates it has charged wealthy Swiss clients since 2020, the... Published 30 Jun, 2022 07:46am
Technology Moon sculptures, NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair BASEL: The world’s leading contemporary art fair has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance... Updated 19 Jun, 2022 01:06pm
World Rolex worn during WWII 'Great Escape' sells for $189,000 in New York NEW YORK: A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life "Great Escape" from the Nazi Stalag Luft III... Updated 10 Jun, 2022 11:10am
World Uncertainty, relief as millionaire flies Ukrainians to Switzerland ZURICH: Clutching her baby to her breast, Alona Shevchenko’s eyes well up with tears as the plane lifts off from... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Business & Finance Swiss current account surplus widens to $15bn in Q4 ZURICH: Switzerland ran a current account surplus of 14 billion Swiss francs ($14.96 billion) in the fourth quarter... Published 22 Mar, 2022 03:25pm
World 'Very probable' that Swiss will freeze Russian assets - president GENEVA: Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was "very probable" that neutral Switzerland would... Published 28 Feb, 2022 01:02am
Print Swiss vote to ban nearly all tobacco advertising GENEVA: The Swiss voted on Sunday to tighten their notoriously lax tobacco laws by banning virtually all advertising... Updated 14 Feb, 2022 09:27am
World Taliban in Geneva for diplomatic, humanitarian talks GENEVA: A Taliban delegation is in Geneva for talks with Swiss officials and NGOs on humanitarian access and human... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 10:11pm
World Swiss extradite Kremlin-linked Russian businessman to US ZURICH: Kremlin-linked Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin was extradited from Switzerland to the United States ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
World First suspected case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Switzerland ZURICH: The first probable case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Switzerland, the government... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 12:18pm
Life & Style Marie Antoinette and Duchess of Windsor jewels seek new owners at Christie's sale The bracelets, now the property of a European royal family, are expected to fetch $2-4 million Published 04 Nov, 2021 12:09pm
World Singapore to ease travel curbs for Australia, Switzerland SINGAPORE: Singapore will allow quarantine-free entry for vaccinated travellers from Australia and Switzerland from... Updated 26 Oct, 2021 05:45pm
Markets UBS surprises with 9% rise in Q3 net profit ZURICH: UBS posted a 9% rise in third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as continued trading helped the world's largest... Published 26 Oct, 2021 10:58am
Sports Ronaldo's Man Utd return increases scrutiny on Solskjaer MANCHESTER: Manchester United's shock Champions League defeat to Swiss champions Young Boys has already ratcheted up... Published 18 Sep, 2021 09:54am
Sports Record-breakers Italy held by Swiss in World Cup qualifier Roberto Mancini's European champions had drawn level with Spain and Brazil's mark of 35 in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Bulgaria Published 06 Sep, 2021 10:17am
World Swiss suspend deportations to Afghanistan amid security concerns The State Secretariat for Migration suspends repatriations to Afghanistan until further notice due to the changed situation in the country, the agency said on Twitter Published 12 Aug, 2021 12:55pm
Markets Spain’s BBVA opens bitcoin trading service to clients in Switzerland MADRID: Spain’s BBVA said on Friday said it was launching a bitcoin trading service for private banking clients in... Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am