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Constitutional Court Rejects Liechtenstein’s Claim Over Lednice-Valtice Chateaux
The Czech Constitutional Court has rejected a complaint by the Liechtenstein family in the dispute over the family’s former property in southern Moravia, including the Lednice-Valtice chateaus, its spokeswoman Kamila Abbasi told CTK. The claim on...

Lessons for Guyana from Liechtenstein
Dear Editor, Early on Friday morning, August 1, 2025 – notably Switzerland’s National Day – there was a rude awakening for the Federal Council, Parliament, and the public. President Trump imposed a new punitive tariff of 39% on Swiss exports to...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Image of the day: Spring landscapes of alpine Liechtenstein
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny principality of Liechtenstein stands out for its dramatic alpine scenery and deep historical roots. Covering just over 160 square kilometres, this landlocked nation offers a striking mix of rugged...

Focus on 30 export markets to intensify amid impending slump in shipments to US
The 30 more countries identified as focus markets for export mobilisation efforts will receive more attention in the promotion activities as they already account for 30% of India’s exports and significant room exists to expand the quantity and...

How a Crypto Investor Disconnected From Surveillance States
Vancouver, Canada — 2025 — In the modern financial landscape, cryptocurrency investors face an evolving paradox. While blockchain technologies promise decentralization and pseudonymity, the global regulatory environment has been moving in the...

Scaling Up: Tract’s Master-Planned Land and Infrastructure Approach to Data Center Development
With the rapid growth of physical data center infrastructure, it’s no surprise that a niche market has emerged for companies specializing in land acquisition. Reports of massive property purchases by firms planning new facilities appear almost...

Juego serio: cómo un ejercicio lúdico puede impulsar la transición agroecológica
Jugar podría parecer una actividad extraña, incluso trivial, para un diálogo internacional de alto nivel. Sin embargo, el 17 de julio de 2025, expertos de todo el sector agrícola se reunieron virtualmente para hacer precisamente eso. Al “ludificar...

Second Passport, Separate Self: Building Parallel Legal Lives
Vancouver, Canada, August 10, 2025. In a world where national identity is deeply intertwined with legal obligations, financial visibility, and personal freedoms, the notion of having one singular, indivisible self is increasingly outdated....

Will the world agree a treaty that cuts plastics production?
Talks to agree the first global treaty on combating plastic pollution are set to begin on Tuesday, and limiting plastic production is a key point of contention. Dozens of countries, campaign groups and researchers say that legally binding cuts to...

India's July trade deficit widens to $27.35 bln as imports jump
The Commerce Ministry said it remains “fully engaged” with the United States in ongoing trade negotiations, with talks unfolding at ministerial, diplomatic, negotiator, and corporate levels. A key sticking point — Washington’s secondary tariff...
European royal couple quietly welcome their second child
Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein and his wife Princess Maria Claudia Echavarría have welcomed their second child. Princess Claudia shared the news of their new son's arrival on Instagram. "The first 40 days of Niki," she wrote alongside...

India ‘fully engaged’ with U.S. on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. File | Photo Credit: PTI India continues to be “fully engaged” with the U.S. on a Bilateral Trade Agreement, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Thursday, however adding that the date for the next round of...

Competitiveness and business in a fragmented world
Rising political and economic divisions, amplified by tariffs and sanctions, force businesses to adapt to a fragmented global landscape. While many see global fragmentation as a setback, new ways to adapt are opening up. © GIS – This cartoon is...

There’s a small problem with Trump’s export deal with Nvidia and AMD: The Constitution says it’s illegal
In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady on Nvidia and AMD’s export deal—which may be unconstitutional. The big story: Trump meets Putin tomorrow, expectations are low. The markets: Flat. Plus: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Good...
Markets Shrug Off Tariffs But Impact May Hit Home Later – VP Bank
The European private bank, which operates in regions including Asia, has joined other wealth management institutions in working out the implications of tariffs in the US and elsewhere. While global markets have mainly shrugged off the impact of...

New Delhi pushes FTAs to diversify exports and offset US tariff shock
The Indian government is intensifying its efforts to fast-track free trade agreements (FTAs) with the European Union, and several Latin American countries as it seeks to counterbalance the fallout of the recent increase in US tariff to 50%....

Why lose sleep?
The West dislikes India’s growth because it undermines their global power, especially as their own influence declines. However, a strong and self-assured India is anathema to them; they can’t force it to do their bidding. Donald Trump is...

Landlocked But Not Left Behind: Un Summit In Turkmenistan Wraps Up With Bold
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates adopting a landmark political declaration aimed at speeding up sustainable development and boosting resilience in 32...

Organic growth drives first-half results for Bell Food Group
For the first half of 2025, the Bell Food Group reports 4.4% organic growth in net revenue compared with the same period of last year at just over 2.4 billion Swiss francs (CHF; US$2.99 billion). At almost 294 million metric tons, the volume of...