Switzerland

Vance says a Revolutionary Guards officer and a CENTCOM officer will sit down together

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Thursday he plans to arrange direct talks between an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer and a CENTCOM officer in Doha. He also said the…

Vance Says U.S. Opened Direct Doha Channel With Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and CENTCOM

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has opened a direct channel in Doha between Iranian Revolutionary Guard representatives and CENTCOM. He said the channel followed succ…

Switzerland Sends Major Rescue Team to Venezuela After Double Earthquake

Switzerland said it is sending 80 rescuers, eight search dogs and 18 tons of equipment to Venezuela after a double earthquake. The mission will search for and rescue victims trapp…

Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish

France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…

Spain Heat Wave Leaves More Than 200 Dead as Extreme Temperatures Spread Across Europe

Spain has reported more than 200 heat-related deaths as Europe faces a major heat wave. Record June temperatures were recorded in France, Belgium and Britain, with some areas expe…

Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat

Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…

Europe's Cheapest and Most Expensive Destinations for Travelers

Eurostat data shows wide cost-of-living gaps across Europe, with Iceland and Switzerland the most expensive and several Balkan and eastern countries the cheapest. The article says…

Israel Will Pay the Most in the World for GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders opened Wednesday, revealing Israel’s prices as the highest in the world, at 319 shekels for the standard edition and 399 shekels for the special editi…

Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations

A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article say…

Oil prices fall back to prewar levels after U.S.-Iran breakthrough

Brent crude fell to around $72.6 a barrel on Thursday, its lowest since before the U.S.-Iran war. The decline followed diplomatic progress, partial U.S. sanctions relief on Irania…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn ships to seek approval before entering the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated with Tehran and warned of enforcement against violators. The statement, issued amid…

Brazil, Mexico, Morocco and South Africa shine in a busy World Cup night

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0, and Morocco edged Haiti 4-2 in a busy World Cup night. Switzerland, Bosnia, and South Africa also won, with South Africa rea…

Brazil and South Africa advance as three World Cup groups are decided

Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico and South Africa advanced from the World Cup group stage overnight Thursday. Three groups were completed, and the Round of 32 field began to fill out.

Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape

Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…

Brazil Cruise Past Scotland as South Africa and Canada Make History

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Neymar returning after three years away. South Africa and Canada both reached the World Cup knockout stage for the…

Canada to Play Round of 32 in the United States After Swiss Defeat

Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B at the 2026 World Cup. Canada will now play its Round of 32 match in the United States, with the knockout stage set to begi…

Bosnia Defeats Qatar 3-1, Edging Closer to the World Cup Round of 32

Bosnia defeated Qatar 3-1 in its last Group B match at the 2026 World Cup. The win, following a 4-1 loss to Switzerland, left Bosnia third and close to advancing to the round of 3…

Trump Seeks Special Funding to Remove Sensitive Nuclear Material from Iran

The Trump administration is asking Congress for a special Iran-related budget, including $672 million for nuclear-related operations and part of an $80 billion war supplemental. T…

Lindsey Graham Says Trump Will Not Abandon Israel’s Security

Senator Lindsey Graham said Donald Trump will not abandon Israel’s security and may use force over the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail. Graham also rejected any uranium e…

CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel wou…

Israeli Rights Advocate Accuses UN of Abandoning 7 October Sexual Assault Victims

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that Hamas committed extensive sexual crimes on 7 October and in captivity. She accused the UN of abandoning Isr…

Nikola Jokic Appears Slimmer Than Ever as Serbia Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers

Nikola Jokic is set to play for Serbia in the next World Cup qualifying window and has drawn attention for a dramatically slimmer appearance. Serbian media also highlighted his st…

From Bench Player to National Hero: 10 of the Biggest Super-Sub Moments at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has already featured a string of decisive substitute appearances. The article ranks the 10 biggest super-sub moments so far, led by Germany’s Deniz Undav and in…

Switzerland weighs alternative air defense suppliers after U.S. Patriot delay

Switzerland is in talks with France, South Korea and Israel for a second air defense system after U.S. Patriot deliveries were delayed by four to five years. Defense officials sai…

Iranian Delegation Walks Out After Trump Threat Derails Switzerland Talks

Trump’s threat against Iran during Sunday talks in Switzerland sparked a confrontation with the Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. After Qalibaf rebuked JD Vance, t…

Johan Manzambi's World Cup breakout turns Switzerland's rising star into a sensation

Trump Says There Is No Rush to Find Iran’s Nuclear Material

Trump said on Tuesday that Iran’s nuclear materials are buried underground and there is no need to rush to find them. His remarks came as Iran said it would not allow nuclear insp…

Iran Says IAEA Will Not Be Granted Access to Attacked Nuclear Sites

Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the IAEA will not be given access to attacked nuclear facilities or nuclear material. He said the issue depends on a final deal and full sancti…

World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close

Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are…

Trump’s Online Threats Disrupted U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland, Report Says

A Wall Street Journal report says Donald Trump’s threats on Truth Social startled Iranian negotiators during direct talks in Switzerland and helped derail an in-person meeting. Th…

Rubio Skips Israel on Gulf Trip to Calm Iran Deal Critics

Marco Rubio began a three-day Middle East trip focused on calming Gulf allies upset by a new interim deal with Iran. He skipped Israel entirely, even as Jerusalem protested conces…

Iran’s negotiators turn to psychologists to decode Trump in Swiss talks

Iran’s delegation in Switzerland has reportedly consulted psychologists to decipher Donald Trump’s behavior amid tense nuclear-related talks. The team is also studying Trump’s own…

Iran Ends Face-to-Face Talks After Trump Threatens Military Action

Iran ended direct talks with the United States in Switzerland after Donald Trump threatened Iran on social media. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the threats violated a recent under…

Europe’s Heat Wave Shows Climate Change Is Turning Extreme Heat into a National Security Threat

A severe heat wave in Europe has killed people and highlighted how extreme heat is becoming a climate-driven security threat. The article warns that Israel’s centralized power and…

Trump Says Vance Will Take the Blame If Iran Deal Fails

Donald Trump said J.D. Vance will get the blame if negotiations with Iran fail, while he will claim credit for any success. Vance is in Switzerland leading the effort to turn a fr…

Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia Under Fire as Defensive World Cup Tactics Face Final Group Tests

The article says Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia have been the World Cup’s most defensive and unattractive teams so far. It previews their decisive final group matches against Brazil…

IAEA Demands Access to Iran’s Nuclear Sites as Uranium Stockpile Location Remains Unclear

The IAEA is seeking quick access to Iran’s nuclear sites to verify the location of its enriched uranium stockpile. The agency says it has been unable to inspect damaged sites for…

Haredi Panel Erupts Over Protest Violence and Rivlin's Call to 'Beat Up' Demonstrators

A Haredi current-affairs panel on Kikar Hashabbat debated police violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters, the Haredi parties' standoff with Netanyahu, and the Supreme Court bat…

Israel Signals Lebanon Talks Must Focus on Hezbollah Disarmament

Israel’s envoy to Washington said the resumed fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks is at risk of derailing unless Hezbollah disarmament remains central. Foreign Minister Gideon Saa…

Europe Scorched by Extreme Heat as Deaths, Disruptions and Records Mount

Europe is enduring a dangerous heat wave that has brought record temperatures, transport disruptions and at least 40 drownings in France. Authorities across France, Britain, Spain…

The Dangerous New Logic Behind the Switzerland Talks

The article says the real danger from the Switzerland talks is Iran turning the Strait of Hormuz into bargaining leverage tied to Lebanon. It warns this could normalize strategic…

Lebanon's President and U.S. Officials Discuss Ceasefire Oversight and State Authority

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the Switzerland talks and a proposed American-…

Report: Qatar Could Mediate Between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah

Israeli and Arab reports say Qatar may join U.S.-backed efforts to mediate between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed help to end the war but r…

Why Vasilije Micic Is Missing From Serbia’s Squad

Serbia coach Dusko Ivanovic said Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Vasilije Micic missed the national-team squad because of a health issue. Serbia, which is 2-2 in Group C, will play Switzerl…

Bnei Brak Celebrates Torah Scroll Dedication in Honor of a Distinguished Widow

Bnei Brak’s Karlin-Lalov community marked the dedication of a new Torah scroll donated by the Karlin-Lalov rebbetzin in memory of her late husband and ancestors. The procession, f…

Manchester schoolchildren pray for the recovery of the Hordonkah Rebbe

Children from Torah schools in Manchester held a prayer gathering for the seriously ill Hordonkah Rebbe. The rebbe, hospitalized in Zurich after leg surgery, worsened recently bec…

Regev says Israel removed Iran's nuclear threat despite uncertainty over war's outcome

Miri Regev said Israel’s war with Iran removed the nuclear and ballistic missile threat, even as uncertainty remains over the conflict’s outcome and a possible U.S.-Iran deal. In…

Lazio appoints Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Lazio has formally appointed Gennaro Gattuso as its new coach. The move comes more than two months after he quit as Italy manager following failed 2026 World Cup qualifying.