Swiss foreign minister talks political ties on rare visit to North Korea | Politics News

Swiss foreign minister talks political ties on rare visit to North Korea | Politics News

Switzerland formally reopens diplomatic office in North Korea after its closure in 2020. Published On 30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026 Switzerland has formally reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea as Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held talks in Pyongyang about normalising political relations between the two countries. On Friday Cassis wrapped up a two-day visit…

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Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial | Politics News

Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial | Politics News

Islamabad, Pakistan — Politicians in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, have passed a law allowing terrorism trials to be held in near-total secrecy, with the judge, prosecutor and witnesses permitted to remain anonymous. Under the law, a person facing the country’s most serious criminal charge could be convicted without learning who heard the case against…

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