Geneva

Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' peace talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

Two days of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended at a standstill. However, the delegations said they would meet again soon amidst mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump.

A Russian delegation waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the US, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.
‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

US has 'many arguments' to strike Iran, White House announces ahead of Board of Peace meeting

A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.

Ukraine, Russia end peace talks in Geneva as Zelensky says Russia is dragging feet on negotiations

Switzerland's Foreign Minister and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis speaks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

US-Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress, sources tell 'Post'


Hamas's unpunished Geneva Convention violations sets a dangerous precedent - opinion

The enforcement of the Geneva Conventions lies in states themselves, and therein lies the weak spot in IHL: The laws seem to protect on paper but are difficult to enforce in practice.

 A drone view shows Hamas militants gathering around Red Cross vehicles in Gaza, February 2025.

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian territories, sources say

The country had invited 196 parties to the conventions to participate in Geneva but then told them the gathering had been canceled.

A Swiss flag is pictured during the sunrise on the Commercial and Financial District in Geneva, Switzerland, November 23, 2017

When Arabs kill Arabs, no one bats an eye: Pro-Israel influencer Luai Ahmed slams UNHRC

Ahmed also references other countries such as Sudan and Syria where there are ongoing humanitarian crises, accusing the UN body of only acknowledging such crises where Israel could be blamed.

Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, addresses the UNHRC on his report on the human rights situation in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Jewish former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler to receive human rights award

Cotler worked as a McGill University law professor and was recognized as an eminent scholar of constitutional law, international law, and human rights law.

 Former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler.

Iran, European countries to continue talks over Tehran's nuclear program, report says

"The talks were serious, frank, and constructive. We discussed ideas involving certain details in the sanctions-lifting and nuclear fields that are needed for a deal."

 WOULD WAR with Iran lead to Israel’s destruction, or does Israel have no choice but to attack?

'Repressive and discriminatory': Int'l envoys urge Taliban to reverse policies excluding women

The session also reaffirmed the role of NGOs and humanitarian work in Afghanistan and the necessity of helping Afghans who are suffering in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

 Hosna Salehi, whose family runs a charity called the House of Kindness, writes on a white board as she teaches children inside a classroom in Herat, Afghanistan, October 27, 2024.

Rare Roman gold coin featuring Marcus Brutus sells for €1.98 million at Geneva auction

There are only 17 known specimens of the aureus that Brutus struck in his own glory.

 Atelier de moulage. Marcus Junius Brutus.

Education first step to addressing antisemitism at UNHRC, Amb. Taylor says - exclusive

It’s part of a “growing effort to address this issue throughout the United Nations” in general and at the UNHRC in specific in a ‘more direct way.

 Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes delivers a National Statement at the Annual High Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming under the theme “Thirty years of implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: challenges and opportunities”, at the UNHRC, Geneva.

Sudan ends consultations with US on Geneva peace talks without agreement

"I announce the end of the consultations without agreement on the participation of the Sudanese delegation in the Geneva negotiations," Mohamed Bashir Abdullah Abu Nammu said.

 Families flee RSF advances in Sudan's El Gezira state, on Sennar Road in the city of al-Dinder, Sennar state, Sudan, July 18, 2024.

In Switzerland, our darkest history is repeating itself  - Opinion

The besiegement of Swiss universities by pro-Palestinian groups has shocked Swiss citizens.

 Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Lausanne, in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2024.