Pakistani Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem cleared the qualifying round in the men’s javelin throw on Monday, the seventh day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a seasonal best score. The 29-year-old Arshad, who won the javelin throw gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a record throw of 90.18 metres, is participating in the 2026 Games being held in Scotland from July 23-Aug 2. The qualifying round, which was held earlier today, saw Arshad throw his season’s best of 78.63 metres, securing his spot in the final event in seventh place.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, the committee reported, challenging a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).
Night into Thursday the full moon stands low over the horizon and appears larger than it actually is. According to NASA, the phenomenon is called a moon illusion, because we perceive it as large even though photographs show that the moon has the same width near the horizon as when it is high in the sky. It is also called the "Buck Moon," which is connected to the time of year when male deer, or bucks, get a new set of antlers, writes BBC.
For a sport with a reputation for moving slowly, golf always seems to be in a hurry to appoint the next big star. Jackson Koivun is next on the list and certainly worth watching. It’s not just because he won a PGA Tour event — which included the No.
HealthORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:24 PM3MODERATE
The case of Gisele Pelicot has shaken the world; since then, an enormous number of similar cases have emerged worldwide. They are average men who drug women – often their own partners – rape them and film themselves doing it. They network in social media and exchange information.
In Switzerland, natural mineral water branded as Red Crescent and apple-flavored carbonated beverage were recalled due to high boron content. Consumers will be able to return the products to the places where they purchased them without showing a receipt.
Switzerland has outlined how long foreigners must legally live in the country before applying for citizenship. Learn the official residency requirement.
The former World rapid champion admits being under pressure for the showpiece but believes the squad is capable of going the distance; says he will help Sindarov prepare for the World championship match against Gukesh in Geneva from November 25 to December 15
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 28, 2026, 6:28 PM5MODERATE
Iran backs Volker Turk reappointment to UN rights chief Iran has signalled its support for Volker Turk to be reappointed as the UN human rights chief for a second term despite US, Israeli and Russian opposition. In a post on X, Iran's diplomatic mission to Geneva said that "we remain confident in the High Commissioner’s continued efforts to confront the gravest international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity". Turk has been critical of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
IFAB admits VAR made a mistake in sending off Switzerland’s Breel Embolo during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, clarifying protocol misapplication. Read More: https://punchng.com/ifab-says-var-made-mistake-in-embolos-world-cup-red-card/
The FIDE World Championship Match 2026 between reigning champion Gukesh D and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15. Both Gukesh of India and Uzbekistan's Sindarov will be just 20 years old when the match begins, making it the youngest World Championship contest in history. The clash also signals a generational shift in world chess, with two of the game's brightest young stars battling for its biggest prize after emerging from an era dominated by seasoned champions..
France's Mission to the United Nations in Geneva compared, on Friday on social media, the United States to North Korea and Russia regarding a vote organized on human rights.
KUALA LUMPUR: Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) memperkenalkan Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad (ZTMB) sebagai syarikat pengendali takaful (SPT) baharu mulai 1 Julai.
Pakistan told the Independent Monitoring Board in Geneva that polio cases have fallen from 74 in 2024 to just three in 2026, but persistent insecurity in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to block vaccination teams from reaching thousands of children.
<h3>Good morning, Chicago. ✶</h3><p>.🔎 <b>Below</b>: A traditionalist Catholic group whose leaders were excommunicated by Pope Leo XIV has shrouded allegations of sexual abuse.</p><p>🗞️ <b>Plus</b>: Illinois sees a drop in SNAP food benefits enrollment, a sit-down with another president with Chicago ties and more news you need to know.</p><p>📝&nbsp;<b>Keeping score</b>:&nbsp;<a class="Link" href="https://newsletters.suntimes.com/t/t-l-wuidkjy-l-j/" target="_blank" >The Cubs lost to the Pirates,</a>&nbsp;8-7;&nbsp;<a class="Link" href="https://newsletters.suntimes.com/t/t-l-wuidkjy-l-t/" target="_blank" >the White Sox beat the Astros</a>, 12-3.</p><p>📧 <b>Subscribe</b>: <a class="Link" href="https://newsletter-hub.suntimes.com/" target="_blank" ><i>Get our morning newsletter delivered to your inbox weekday mornings.</i></a></p><p>⏱️:&nbsp;<i>An 8-minute read</i></p><hr><p></p><h4>TODAY’S WEATHER ☀️</h4><p>Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 90 and heat index values as high as 106.</p><hr><p></p><h4>TODAY’S TOP STORY 🔎</h4><div class="Enhancement" data-align-center> <div class="Enhancement-item" data-crop=""> <figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-600000" name="image-600000"></a> <picture data-crop="medium"> <source type="image/webp" width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bcc8363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ada2376/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg 2x" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <source width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe26c53/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <img class="Image" alt="Traditionalist Catholic ordained bishops stand during the schismatic consecration of bishops by the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X in Econe, western Switzerland, on July 1, 2026." srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe26c53/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41991ab/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg 2x" width="490" height="275" data-src="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe26c53/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3039x1706+0+0/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa9%2Fba%2F2494096a48b59fe62ca34bacc71b%2F2b13d808-40db-4a99-b093-6e3e8f89d29d.jpg" data-lazy-load="true" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" > </picture> <div class="Figure-content"><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p>Ordained bishops stand during the schismatic consecration of bishops by the traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X in Econe, western Switzerland.</p></figcaption><span class="line"></span><div class="Figure-credit"><p>Fabrice Coffrini/Getty Images</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><h3><a class="Link" href="https://newsletters.suntimes.com/t/t-l-wuidkjy-l-h/" target="_blank" >Secrecy over sex abuse permeates traditionalist Catholic group</a></h3><p></p><h5>Reporting by <a class="Link" href="https://newsletters.suntimes.com/t/t-l-wuidkjy-l-k/" target="_blank" >Robert Herguth</a></h5><p><b>Dark history</b>:&nbsp;A fraternity of priests whose leaders were recently excommunicated by Pope Leo XIV — and which maintains a presence in the Chicago area with a church in Oak Park and a priory on the Northwest Side — fashions its members as authentic practitioners of Catholicism. But the Society of Saint Pius X has a history of alleged child sexual abuse.</p><p><b>No public list</b>:&nbsp;While some of the troubles are known publicly, it's unclear how widespread they've been within the international organization, often referred to as SSPX.
High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info @fastify/static--@fastify/static @fastify/static up to and including version 10.1.0 fails to reject dot-dot path segments in request pathnames before the file-resolution stage. This is a bypass of the earlier fix for CVE-2026-6414, which only covered encoded forward slashes. Because the underlying send library normalizes dot segments before applying its own path-traversal guard, an unauthenticated attacker can bypass any route-scoped middleware and read files inside the static root that live under the guarded URL prefix.
Sabrina Dallafior has made history as the first woman to lead the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, emphasizing her commitment to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons. Her election comes at a time when the OPCW is involved in significant investigations related to chemical weapon use, particularly concerning Russia.
DUBAI – An Arab media report has claimed that Iran has informed Pakistan of its readiness to hold negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad. According to Al Arabiya English, sources said that Iran has confirmed to Pakistan its willingness to continue talks with the US at any of these locations. The […] The post Iran ready for US talks in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad: report appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
An article describes the annual astronomy photography competition hosted by the Royal Museums Greenwich, showcasing stunning images of celestial phenomena captured by photographers from around the world, including views of the Milky Way, lunar eclipses, auroras, and distant galaxies. The winning images will be exhibited at the National Maritime Museum in London.
The international festival of new circus and theatre, Letní Letná 2026, will take place in Prague on August 12-31. The festival will feature over 200 performances, workshops, concerts, and various acts by circus artists from 14 countries, including a special program for children. This year marks the 23rd edition of the festival.
U.S. import tariffs on Swiss cheese have caused demand to plummet in one of the most important export markets, leaving Alpine rural cheese producers struggling to fill the resulting sales gap.
The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change. The post Cameroon: Paul Biya’s 48-day absence sparks debate over government inaction appeared first on Vanguard News .
The International Olympic Committee rejected a complaint filed by a London-based human rights group seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino's alleged political interference in World Cup disciplinary decisions, saying it lacks jurisdiction over the matter. The complaint centered on Infantino's role in ensuring U.S. forward Folarin Balogun avoided a mandatory one-game ban after being sent off, with reports that U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on the player's behalf.
PoliticalIl Sole 24 Ore· Jul 25, 2026, 7:04 AM2LOW
The Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became the most-discussed game on social media during the tournament, despite Spain's victory in the final and the two semifinals receiving less online attention.
The UN Secretary-General attended the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva on July 6, marking the opening of a new multilateral forum on artificial intelligence policy.
Today, although Lausanne is regarded as a victory by Turkey, the Kurds’ refusal to accept this policy and their continued resistance have demonstrated that it was not a victory.
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 23, 2026, 11:21 AM3LOW
International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, which built Hong Kong’s M+ museum and the National Stadium in Beijing, has donated a second collection of models, sketches and drawings to the art institution in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The M+ said on Thursday that the more than 200 archival items follow an initial donation in 2023, when the architecture firm, headquartered in Switzerland, gave the museum a section model of the National Stadium. In addition to designing the stadium,...
Scientists have determined that extreme heat, significantly accelerated by climate change, is the main cause of historically low water levels in European rivers, leading to a severe drought across the continent.
Switzerland has contributed $2.4 million to support the UN refugee agency's humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, assisting displaced people, returnees, and vulnerable communities, UNHCR announced on Monday.
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — United Nations experts called Saturday for impartial investigations into allegations of "undue interference" of protests seeking to draw attention to Mexico's disappearance crisis during the football World Cup. Security operations around tournament venues were reportedly used to restrict protests, the six independent experts said. Protesters had in some instances been surrounded by police while peacefully distributing search notices for their disappeared relatives, while other groups were allegedly prevented from reaching planned demonstrations, they added.
The European Union Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva has hosted a meeting on Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Afghan people amid what it described as one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises. In a post on X, the delegation said EU Ambassador Deike Potzel held talks with UN […] The post EU at UN hosts meeting on Afghanistan amid ongoing humanitarian crisis first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
Rubén Blades anunció, a comienzos del año, su retiro de los escenarios. “He decidido no seguir en el trajín de las presentaciones musicales personales. Voy para 78 años y espero que me quede salud y la voz para mantenerme activo un par de años más, mientras aún pueda mantener la calidad que siempre he tratado de presentar al público que nos apoya en los conciertos”, explicó el artista.
Suva, Fiji Pacific knowledge systems, oral, relational, held collectively across generations, are not a gap for AI to fill. They're an input current AI governance frameworks are missing entirely. Kanni Wignaraja ( UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific) and Munkhtuya Altangerel ( UNDP Resident Representative, Pacific Office in Fiji) argue the region should be pushing for representation in the rooms setting AI 's rules, not just support to adopt the tools once built.
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem is determined to repeat history at the Commonwealth Games starting later this month. The 29-year-old Arshad, who won the javelin throw gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a record throw of 90.18 metres, leaves for Switzerland on Monday to participate in an international contest prior to the July 23-Aug 2 Commonwealth Games being staged in Glasgow. Speaking after his final training session at the Punjab Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, Arshad said that he had prepared well for the Commonwealth Games.
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal after extra time, with Lionel Messi providing an assist despite his scoring streak being halted. Argentina will face England in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
KANSAS CITY: Kapten Argentina, Lionel Messi, mencuri perhatian apabila menegur pengadil dari Portugal, Joao Pedro Pinheiro kerana tidak berpuas hati dengan cara dirinya ditegur ketika aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia 2026 menentang Switzerland, pagi tadi.
KANSAS CITY: Jurulatih Argentina, Lionel Scaloni berkata kemenangan 3-1 ke atas Switzerland selepas masa tambahan pada suku akhir Piala Dunia membuktikan pasukannya semakin selesa beraksi dalam situasi sukar.
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez menegaskan Argentina tahu bagaimana untuk mengharungi saat-saat sukar selepas juara bertahan itu sekali lagi melepasi ujian getir apabila menewaskan Switzerland 3-1 selepas masa tambahan dalam aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia, hari ini.