The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced today, Tuesday, the reopening of its embassy in Baghdad, after 33 years of closure. The ministry said in a statement, "As of today, Switzerland has once again returned to its diplomatic presence in Iraq, after it was closed due to the Gulf War in 1991." It explained that "the Swiss Federal Council aims, through the reopening of the embassy, to strengthen bilateral relations with Iraq and consolidate cooperation in the fields of economy, security and immigration." Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Two Saudi Racers Secure Top Positions in Women’s Cup
August 30, 2026
Jeddah: Saudi racers Reem Al-Aboud and Yasmeen Al-Sayed secured top positions in the Women’s Cup during the first round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack, held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the res…