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The Neue Zürcher Zeitung front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include the financial and strategic costs of the Iran conflict for the US, a report on child abuse crimes in the Philippines with international perpetrators, and significant coverage of Switzerland's…
An analysis reveals the enormous financial burden of the Iran conflict on the US, with over $33 billion spent on Operation 'Epic Fury' alone, and significant costs incurred for defending allies in the Middle East. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for increased war funding.
A new form of child abuse is rampant in the Philippines, operating online and involving perpetrators from countries like Germany and Switzerland. The article questions how to combat a crime when offenders are geographically distant.
As parliamentarians decide on UBS's future capital requirements, CEO Sergio Ermotti has sharply criticized the responsible authorities in the NZZ, highlighting the negative consequences of regulation for the bank.
This explainer delves into the details of the UBS capital requirement vote, examining how AT1 bonds might undermine the compromise proposed by the Swiss Council of States.
In an interview, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses the high stakes of the upcoming capital requirement showdown in Bern, emphasizing that the outcome affects not just the bank but Switzerland's standing.
The article examines why long-serving Swiss parliamentarians, some with nearly a quarter-century in Bern, are postponing their retirement and may even run again in the 2027 elections, suggesting ulterior motives.
The story reports on the disappearance of skyrunner Kalie McCrystal during a training run on the Matterhorn, highlighting the growing trend of 'skyrunning' and the increasing participation of tourists in extreme sports.
Iran is expanding its trade routes overland as a response to a sea blockade, but this strategy is unlikely to resolve the core issue of disrupted maritime commerce.
