Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vienna, Gholamreza Derikvand, has left his post and is seeking asylum for himself and his family in Switzerland, Iran International reported on Tuesday afternoon, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not commented on Derikvand’s actions, according to the outlet, and has “avoided discussing the case or … Read more
In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the … Read more
Absence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as ‘futile’. World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China is expected to blunt its potential impact. United States … Read more