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CNN: Day 4 of the US and Israel's war with Iran3 March 2026 (LINK)

— More than 700 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. IAEA confirmed damage Tuesday to a fuel enrichment plant at one of Iran's most sensitive nuclear installations.

Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours — (LINK)


Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but he's prepared 'to go far longer'2 March 2026 (LINK)

Iran strikes Europe for first time and hits Saudi Aramco refinery in Cyprus2 March 2026 (LINK)

Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes2 March 2026 (LINK)

— BBC: Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over the meeting


Body of notorious cartel boss and former police boss "El Mencho" returned to family by Mexican authorities28 February 2026 (LINK)


Melania Trump to lead a UN security council meeting entitled Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict on 2 March. Why?28 February 2026 (LINK)


WHO recommends updating all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots, including new variant that started to increase last fall27 February 2026 (LINK)


Exit registers increase in number of assisted suicides in Switzerland2 March 2026 (LINK)

— In 2025, 1,421 people made use of Exit Switzerland's services in the German and Italian-speaking parts of the country. This is higher than in 2024, when 1,235 cases of assisted suicide were registered. The average age of those accompanied in 2025 was 80, slightly higher than in 2024 (79.5). The average age of women rose from 79.9 to 80.6 years old, and that of men from 78.9 to 79.2. According to its annual report, 32% of people who resorted to assisted suicide had terminal cancer, which corresponds to 461 cases. There is also a significant number of elderly people with multiple disorders (polymorbidity) who opted for an assisted death: last year there were 326 cases (23% of the total), compared to 205 in 2024.


Swiss architect Barbara Buser has won the 2026 Jane Drew Prize for elevating the profile of women in architecture through her contributions to building reuse.2 March 2026 (LINK)

— Buser is the co-founder of numerous built environment studios, including Bauteilbörse, a building parts exchange that encourages circular construction, which she established with her partner Eric Honegger in 1996.


Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 202611 February 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 time5 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.


25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha22 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 202622 January 2026 (LINK)



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