US to convene Sudan ceasefire talks, even without Khartoum
The talks, at an undisclosed location in Switzerland, are expected to start on Wednesday and could last up to 10 days. A damaged army tank in Omdurman, Sudan in April. …
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Hindujas, UK’s richest family, get jail for exploiting Indian staff at Swiss villa
They were found guilty of a charge of “usury” for taking advantage of their vulnerable immigrant staff to pay them a pittance. “The employees’ inexperience was exploited. They had little …
UN says Israel violates use of precision bombs in Gaza war
Israel has not been paying sufficient attention to the protection of civilians when using precision-guided bombs during the Gaza war, the UN Human Rights Office said on Wednesday. “The requirement …
Hong Kong is Asia’s busiest ‘super-prime’ housing market as removal of property curbs boosts demand: Knight Frank report
Hong Kong was Asia’s busiest market for homes valued at US$10 million and above in the year to March, according to a Knight Frank report. With 132 transactions between April …
Microsoft asks China-based AI workers to move overseas amid rising US-China tensions in advanced technology
Microsoft is offering China-based employees working in artificial intelligence (AI) the option of relocating to overseas locations such as the US, Australia and Ireland, according to two people familiar with …
UN says 37 million tonnes of debris in war-ravaged Gaza could take 14 years to clear
There are some 37 million tonnes of debris to clear away in Gaza once the Israeli offensive is over, a senior official with the UN Mine Action Service said on …
Hong Kong microbiologist struck off medical register for year after being jailed for fraud, misconduct in public office
A former consultant microbiologist with the Hong Kong government has been struck off the medical register for a year after being sentenced to 31 months in jail for misconduct in …
I moved from US to luxury apartment in Geneva: Look inside
I’ve been an expat for most of my life. Originally from Japan, I’ve lived in a total of six countries. For the past 15 years, I’ve called Geneva, Switzerland, my …
Israeli military hunts Hamas in Gaza tunnels as growing number of Palestinians flee on foot
Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed a top Hamas weapons maker and several fighters, the Israeli military said on Wednesday, as its air and ground offensive targeted the militants’ vast tunnel network …
Bleu Royal diamond, a gem at the “top of its class,” sells for nearly $44 million at Christie’s auction
Geneva — An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for almost $44 million, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at …