Geneva

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.
Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday

UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres smiles while speaking with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer inside 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, January 16, 2026.

Guterres faces backlash for congratulating Iranian regime, UN Watch demands transparency

Swiss flags are seen on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland, November 6, 2024.

Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report


Thousands of African migrants protest deportation at Rwandan embassy in Israel

"Don't sell me to Rwanda."

African migrants painted in white hold signs during a protest against the Israeli government's plan to deport part of their community, in front of the Rwandan embassy in Herzliya, Israel

Can Russia broker a Syrian peace deal?

The Jerusalem Post

'UNHRC focuses on Israel, ignores companies operating in other occupied areas'

A new report points out that the UN's Human Rights Council has been turning a blind eye to the activity of 40 European companies that operate in some of the world's occupied territories.

UNHRC 370

Europe skips UN Human Rights Council anti-Israel debate

Thirty-four countries stood up to speak during the debate on Monday at the 35th session in Geneva, but none of them represented Western countries, save for South Africa.

Overview of a Human Rights Council special session at the United Nations in Geneva

Dance: Swiss movement

Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève performs in Tel Aviv.

Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève

Israel's first female ambassador to UNHRC starts 'challenging' post

Her portfolio includes one of the more contentious postings for an Israeli diplomat.

Aviva Raz Shechter, the new Israeli ambassador to the UN and Michael Møller, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva.

Nazi-looted painting sequestered after owner outed in Panama Papers

"Seated Man with a Cane," a highly valuable painting by Amedeo Modigliani, was revealed to be owned as an offshore asset.

Amedeo Modigliani, Seated Man with a Cane (1918).

Syrian opposition says not optimistic about peace talks

Fighting has slowed considerably since a fragile "cessation of hostilities agreement" brokered by the United States and Russia came into force almost two weeks ago.

A general view shows the besieged city of Douma from Wafideen Camp, which is controlled by Syrian government forces, in Damascus suburbs, Syria February 13, 2016.

Syrian regime gaining upper hand at peace talks in Geneva

The Syrian army overran a key town in the northern province of Aleppo on Tuesday.

A Russian pilot gives the thumbs-up sign on an airbase in Syria

Members of UNHRC ‘don’t care about human rights,’ say protestors in Geneva

At Geneva UN protest, World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer says members on the council "point fingers at Israel to deflect attention from their own disturbing human rights record back home."

Pro Israel rally outside UNHRC in Geneva‏