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• [New] After 9/11, the US invented a new category of person: the unlawful enemy combatant, who was neither civilian nor combatant and could therefore be stripped of prisoner of war protections under the Geneva Conventions. The Nation
• [New] The Geneva Conventions explicitly ban targeting dams in war because of the danger to civilians. Reuters
• From 2026, the Leman Express from Geneva will expand services, making it easier than ever to arrive in the Mont Blanc foothills entirely by rail. Conde Nast Traveler
• The think tank of the global insurance industry, the Geneva Association, has called for an entirely new paradigm for assessing risk, since the volatility in weather extremes is confounding traditional insurance predictions based on the past. Newsweek
• Commodity trading firms operating out of Geneva, Zug and Lugano, a significant segment of the Swiss economy, should anticipate particularly detailed supply chain mapping requirements given the complexity and length of their value chains. Global Law Experts
• GENEVA - Government, employer, and worker representatives from the manufacturing sector have adopted the first-ever tripartite conclusions on artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, outlining challenges and opportunities for promoting decent work, productivity and a just transition. International Labour Organization
• The 2024 humanitarian plan for Ukraine will be launched in Geneva next week, which seeks $3.1 billion to support 8.4 million people. UN News
• In Geneva, calibrated urban building energy modelling simulations under four climate scenarios projected heating demand reductions of 22-31% and cooling demand increases of 95-173% by 2050. Nature
• The AI systems being demonstrated and discussed in Geneva will likely feed into the booking platforms, recommendation engines, and customer service tools that millions of people use every year. Undiscovered America TV
• Switzerland, meanwhile, eked out a meager 0.5% surplus, aided by above-expected profit taxes in Geneva. Visual Capitalist
• A new report presented at the Human Rights Council in Geneva warns of alarming trends in online risks faced by children and calls for urgent action from the entire digital ecosystem to better protect them. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• Investors should watch for any formal filings in Geneva, as well as the potential for the EU to expand CBAM to finished goods - such as cars and appliances - which would fundamentally change the global manufacturing landscape. The Chronicle-Journal
• GENEVA - Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of work, with the potential to boost productivity, support job creation and improve job quality, but its impacts are far from gender-neutral. International Labour Organization
• Despite India's embrace of bilateral dealmaking, diplomats at the World Trade Organization in Geneva say they do not expect India - long a blocker of WTO reform - to radically alter its approach. Financial Times
• Over the past month, Trump has imposed punitive measures on Beijing, including limits on technology sales to China and threatening to revoke the US visas of Chinese students, which was prompted by a belief that China had failed to live up to commitments it made in Geneva. CNN
• Drinking water in Geneva and Lausanne is potentially threatened because the pumping and filtration systems are in the quagga zone. The Guardian
• The United States wants Iran to limit its ballistic missile program and support for proxies, but that the talks in Geneva will focus on the nuclear issue. Critical Threats
• As Iranian and US diplomats meet in Geneva for crucial negotiations to avoid a potential war, opposition groups in exile are sniffing an opportunity. The Conversation
• The United States and Iran will meet today for a further round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman. Just Security
• The Geneva Association outlined a three-pillar framework for narrowing protection gaps: investing in risk reduction, strengthening private insurance markets, and deploying public-private programmes as targeted risk-sharing mechanisms. Insurance Business

Last updated: 24 June 2026