I've never seen Geneva like this...😮‍💨 Businesses across Geneva are boarding up their storefronts ahead of demonstrations linked to the G7 Summit in nearby Évian. The precaution comes as many remember the unrest, vandalism, and looting that occurred in parts of Geneva during the 2003 G8 Summit. In my 4 years of living in Geneva, this is the first time I've witnessed this. Coming from Singapore where protests are illegal, I've never seen/experienced one so I can't help but feel jittery about th

Vice President JD Vance faced an awkward start to U.S.-Iran negotiations at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland on Sunday. With Vance positioned at the front of the receiving line, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, appeared to pass him over entirely, instead greeting Iranian and Pakistani diplomats with hugs and kisses. The footage prompted speculation online, although it did not establish whether the apparent oversight was intentional. Vance, joined by U.S. en