Switzerland closed its embassy in Iraq as a result of the 1991 Gulf War, which was waged to evict Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait. BAGHDAD – Switzerland officially reopened its embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, marking its return after a 33-year closure that followed the Gulf War, reported Xinhua. In a statement,...
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Two executives convicted in Switzerland over 1MDB scandal
The defendants are the director of the oil company PetroSaudi with offices in Geneva and a business partner. GENEVA – Two men have been sentenced to six and seven years in prison for embezzlement in Switzerland in connection with the Malaysian state fund 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Berhad). Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona ruled...
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Conquer Europe on a budget: Malaysian mom shares cost-saving travel hacks
KUALA LUMPUR – Traveling abroad, especially to Europe, can be an expensive affair for Malaysians due to their stronger currencies. However, backpacking makes the dream of traveling around the world more achievable as it is more budget-friendly and cost-effective. Last year, part-time baker Sharifah Sakinah Nadia Syed Shahir explored three countries in Europe,...
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Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of Euro last 16 after Scotland draw
COLOGNE – Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri’s stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday. Murat Yakin’s side trailed to an early Scott McTominay goal that took a hefty deflection off Swiss defender Fabian Schar. But Shaqiri produced...
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Switzerland sink Hungary to make strong start at Euro 2024
COLOGNE, Germany – Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s side raced into a two-goal lead by half-time in Cologne to kick off their Group A campaign in impressive fashion. Duah...