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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
— President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said he would be providing "an important update," without providing further details.
NASA counts down for first crewed lunar mission in half a century: sending four astronauts —— three American and one Canadian — aboard a 322-foot rocket on a 10-day test flight — (LINK) ground.news: 133 media reports — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
— Around 4,700 miles beyond the Moon's far side, the Orion spacecraft will fly, setting a new distance record for a human crew during the so-called lunar flyby. Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson confirmed the countdown began on Monday, stating teams spent two years training for the 685,000-mile journey and the vehicle is "ready to go."
Trump says he's considering leaving NATO as Starmer says UK will host talks on Strait of Hormuz — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire — (LINK) ground.news: 42 media reports — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
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Axios: Get ready for $200 a barrel oil prices if Hormuz stays closed — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
The risks of U.S. seizing Iran's Kharg Island — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
North Korean hackers bug Axios software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
Measures against avian influenza will be lifted in Switzerland as of Wednesday in the absence of cases — ground.news: 4 media reports — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq: One suspect linked to an Iran-aligned militia has been arrested, but the journalist's whereabouts remain unknown — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
US Supreme Court rules against challenge to Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for gay and transgender youth — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
— Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the rare step of dissenting from the bench, saying the decision "opens a dangerous can of worms" by undermining states' rights to regulate medical care.
Amidst the flames of conflict, the world's only safe haven turns out to be Chinese government bonds! — 1 April 2026 (LINK)
OpenAI raises $122 billion to accelerate the next phase of AI — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Wikipedia bans use of AI to ‘generate or rewrite’ articles — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Tiger Woods says he’ll step away from golf to seek treatment after not guilty plea to DUI charge — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
'It's Happening' — Elon Musk sparks wild Bitcoin price speculation after Trump declares 'crypto revolution' — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Trump Brothers' American Bitcoin hits BTC milestone as stock falls to lowest price since IPO — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Blindsided' Kristi Noem asks for 'prayers' after husband's cross-dressing scandal — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Among the stars, with shadows: Rameau's Castor et Pollux in Geneva — 30 March 2026 (LINK)
Complete Guide To Geneva Watch Days 14-20 April: events, releases and what to expect — 31 March 2026 (LINK)
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)
— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.
Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINKS)
25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)
11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)