On course for growth: How the BRICS alliance intends to expand its global footprint
As the BRICS group of emerging economies closes its annual summit this week, it is betting on deeper trade and financial ties ...
Voters in Orange County, California, could determine who controls the next Congress
Orange County, traditionally a Republican stronghold in Southern California, is one of the most contested regions in this ...
As global tensions mount, the airspace open to Western airlines is shrinking
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly shaping flight routes. The skies over Russia and Iran are already largely closed to ...
The avocado uprising: A small Mexican town fights back against predatory farming, cartels and corruption
The lucrative avocado business is fueling environmental destruction and gang warfare in Mexico. But an Indigenous militia is ...
Over 3 million people migrated to Switzerland in the past two decades. But not everyone stayed
The debate over migration in Switzerland is focused on the number of people arriving in the country, but a closer look ...
Russia’s shrinking population sparks radical proposals from politicians
Facing a declining population, Russian politicians are proposing wild measures to reverse the trend. President Putin is ...
Athletic wear brand On teams up with Zendaya to boost its image in Switzerland
Swiss sportswear brand On's stock prices have hit all-time highs, and the company is also taking off in the U.S. Now, it ...
As US investment banking booms again, Switzerland's UBS faces a dilemma
On Wall Street, the lucrative business of corporate mergers and financing is back in full swing. In Switzerland, UBS faces a ...
As Germany falls into disrepair, relaxing the debt brake must no longer be a taboo
Germany’s infrastructure is in urgent need of new investment. To save the country from falling further into disrepair, the ...
Yaroslava's husband disappeared on Ukraine’s eastern front. This was only the beginning of her odyssey
In the spring of 2023, two NZZ journalists were there as a young Ukrainian woman said goodbye to her soldier husband. Shortly ...
Private militias have faded from view in the US, but some are still on standby
After the storming of the Capitol, most of the radical militias went into hiding. That doesn't mean they no longer exist.
Myanmar captivated everyone from backpackers to «Gucci diplomats» before war returned. Can the country still be saved?
Myanmar was once an insider tip for travelers, a symbol of the global triumph of democracy. But since a military coup in 2021 ...