China is elevating its digital competitiveness on the world’s stage, according to the latest rankings from a Swiss academic institute, while those behind the findings caution that trade fragmentation is weighing on economies’ digital prowess globally. The world’s second-largest economy has reached an all-time high of 12th place among 69 economies in terms of overall…
China topped the world in knowledge and technology outputs this year in a leading innovation index, driven in large part by its scientific productivity, patent applications and hi-tech exports. Despite its strong showing in sci-tech output, China came in 10th overall in the World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo)’s annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released last…
Arrigo Sacchi warns Italy that no opponent should be underestimated in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and hopes players have understood that success ‘doesn’t come by divine grace.’ Italy will visit Estonia in the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday and even if the Azzurri already beat them 5-0 last month, Sacchi feels that the gap…
Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is scheduled to visit Italy and Switzerland from Tuesday until October 12, China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Wang would attend the 12th joint meeting of the China-Italy government committee and the fourth round of the China-Switzerland strategic dialogue held between foreign ministers, the ministry said in a statement. His…
ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister urged Swiss lawmakers to press on with loosening curbs on arms exports to help boost international security cooperation as he warned of potential risks facing the neutral country. The government in February proposed relaxing restrictions on arms exports to bolster its domestic industry and security ties, a sensitive…
Swiss watch exports tumbled in August as Chinese demand remained weak and stiff US tariffs went into effect. Exports fell about 17% from a year earlier, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said in a statement Thursday. All main markets saw double-digit declines, with China down 36% and the US — the watch industry’s…
Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali’s 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen…
Home » RAILWAY NEWS » Switzerland, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands: Top Railway Stations Across Europe in 2025 – A Guide to the Most Efficient Hubs for Tourists Published on September 5, 2025 Europe’s railway network is renowned for its efficiency and innovation, and the 2025 rankings of the best railway stations highlight this fact….
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested by police officers investigating online abuse against England defender Jess Carter during the Women’s European Championship this summer. Lancashire Police arrested a 59-year-old man from Great Harwood on Thursday “on suspicion of malicious communications in relation to some of the messages.” He has since been released under…
The Kansas City Chiefs are partnering with the German Federal Police to sponsor a youth flag football camp in Munich next month.The camp will take place Sept. 18 at Sportpark Freiham, which also hosts the Chiefs’ girls flag football league in Germany.“We are extremely excited to partner with the Federal Police around this youth Flag…