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Switzerland’s railway was built by a public vote, not a companySwitzerland’s railway system has its roots in a national decision made more than a century ago. In a referendum held in 1898, Swiss voters approved the purchase of the country’s railways by the Confederation, under ...
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Swiss graphic design legacy continues to shape visual communicationSwitzerland’s distinctive approach to graphic design and typography continues to influence visual communication around the world, from public signage to digital interfaces. At the beginning of the 20th century, graphi...
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Kaspersky ICS CERT: Space Systems Face Growing Cyberattack ThreatsAccording to publicly available data, more than 100 cyber incidents targeting space systems were recorded between 1957 and the early 2020s. Kaspersky ICS CERT’s recent report highlights that modern space security exten...
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Malaysia mourns passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad AliMalaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed profound sorrow and extended its deepest condolences following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. In a condolence message, the ministry described her de...
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offerUS President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, despite his rejection of a truce proposal put forward by Tehran. Iranian officials brought with them to the UN Genera...
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Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to hold talks after Houthi attacksRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold chief of staff talks to support the kingdom, Riyadh said in a statement on Friday, as Yemen's Houthis ramp up attacks on the wor...
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Rubio, Jaishankar discuss sanctions, Indo-Pacific partnership in New YorkNEW YORK, Sept 23: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the US-India strategic partnership, developments in the Middle East and potential sanctions against countri...
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US plans additional $31m for Nepal flood recoveryThe United States plans to provide an additional $31 million to support Nepal's flood recovery efforts, including rebuilding critical transportation infrastructure and strengthening disaster preparedness. US Under Secre...
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87% of APAC SMBs Hit by Cyberattacks: KasperskySeptember 23, 2026: The illusion that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can fly under the radar of cybercriminals is becoming obsolete. As digitalization grows and the cost of launching cyberattacks falls, threat act...
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Pakistan stands out amid flurry of diplomacy at UNGANEW YORK: Pakistan remained front and centre on Tuesday, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity at UN Headquarters, as world leaders came together to address the 81st General Assembly session. Both PM Shehbaz Sharif and...
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Huawei Launches Atlas 960E SuperPoD to Support Large-Scale AI Computing22 September, Dhaka: Global technology brand Huawei has launched the Atlas 960E SuperPoD, a new AI computing solution designed to support the growing demand for large-scale artificial intelligence applications. The solu...
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Philippines steps up digital safety campaign to protect Filipinos onlineThe Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has joined the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and its partners in promoting digital literacy and cyber hygiene as part of efforts to protect Filipinos from online thr...
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Huawei CONNECT 2026: Highlights Vision for an Intelligent, Connected and Inclusive Future[Dhaka, 20 September 2026]: Huawei CONNECT 2026, held in Shanghai from 17 to 19 September, brought together global industry leaders, customers, partners and technology experts to explore how artificial intelligence, stro...
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at RiyadhThe Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh at dawn, after a fire broke out near the Saudi capital's international airport. Firefighter...
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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland securityUS President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory....
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Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert in Riyadh, explosions heard: AFPExplosions were heard in Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalists reported, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities, regularly targeted in recent days by pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen. This is the...
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US extends Constitution Day greetings to Nepal, pledges support for flood recoveryKATHMANDU, Sept 19: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended greetings to the people of Nepal on the occasion of the country’s Constitution Day, while expressing solidarity with communities affected by the recent...
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Pakistan envoy presents credentials to Bhutan King, reaffirms tiesPakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider has presented his Letter of Credence to Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as Pakistan’s non-resident ambassador to Bhutan. The credentials were present...
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Swiss Embassy highlights free access to Europe’s largest public swimming poolDHAKA, Sept 19: The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh has highlighted the Weyermannshaus swimming pool in Bern, describing it as Europe’s largest public swimming pool and an example of how public infrastructure can ...
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Pakistan envoy-designate explores business ties with Gelephu Mindful CityPakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Bhutan Imran Haider explored potential avenues for collaboration between the Gelephu Mindful City (GMC) authority and Pakistani businesses during a joint briefing on the ambitious Bhu...

