# NuseReal

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Curated by Peter Hulm

Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but he's prepared 'to go far longer' — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Iran strikes Europe for first time and hits Saudi Aramco refinery in Cyprus — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Israeli IDF strike kills Hezbollah intel chief Hussein Makled; Lebanon to ban terror group's military activity — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

— The military said Makled was responsible for "forming the intelligence picture using various intelligence collection tools to provide the Hezbollah terror organization with intelligence assessments regarding IDF troops and the State of Israel. He also closely cooperated with senior commanders in Hezbollah who planned and advanced terror attacks against Israel and its citizens."

Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

— Natural gas prices spiked by nearly 50% on Monday after QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest exporters, halted production following "military attacks" on its facilities. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, jumped by 10% to touch more than $82 a barrel on Monday after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend.

Seeking Alpha: Bitcoin rises 5.2% amid U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Yahoo: Bitcoin drops below $67,000 on Sunday as Iran conflict uncertainty persists — (LINK)

Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

3 American F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by friendly fire on Sunday during combat operations against Iran, US says: downed over Kuwait, all crew safe — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's wife died too from injuries sustained in US, Israeli attack: State media — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Over 4,000 Swiss travellers stranded amid conflict in Middle East. So far the foreign ministry has ruled out repatriation assistance. — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

U.S. winter storm warnings as 12 inches of snow to strike West Virginia, Alaska, Virginia, Wyoming, Indiana, and Ohio — travel impossible in some areas — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Myanmar's military government pardons thousands of prisoners ahead of parliament convening — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

— There was no sign former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in the military takeover in 2021 and has been held virtually incommunicado since then, would be freed. However, according to independent online media reports, those freed included former members of her government and her National League for Democracy party, including Myo Aung, a former mayor of the capital, Naypyitaw.

Swiss franc tumbles after SNB warning earlier: even USD/CHF is now up over 1% — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

Ukrainian drones hammer Russian warships, oil hub in Novorossiysk — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

— According to preliminary data, the drones hit several military ships, the 30N6E2 guidance radar of the S-300 PMU-2 Favorit system, a Pantsir-S2 air defense missile and gun system, and six of the seven oil loading racks at the Shekharys oil terminal. The terminal is one of the largest oil transshipment complexes in southern Russia and supplies fuel to Russian forces fighting Ukraine.

Body of notorious cartel boss and former police boss "El Mencho" returned to family by Mexican authorities — 28 February 2026 (LINK)

Melania Trump to lead a UN security council meeting entitled Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict on 2 March. Why? — 28 February 2026 (LINK)

WHO recommends updating all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots, including new variant that started to increase last fall — 27 February 2026 (LINK)

Exit registers increase in number of assisted suicides in Switzerland — 2 March 2026 (LINK)

— In 2025, 1,421 people made use of Exit Switzerland's services in the German and Italian-speaking parts of the country. This is higher than in 2024, when 1,235 cases of assisted suicide were registered. The average age of those accompanied in 2025 was 80, slightly higher than in 2024 (79.5). The average age of women rose from 79.9 to 80.6 years old, and that of men from 78.9 to 79.2. According to its annual report, 32% of people who resorted to assisted suicide had terminal cancer, which corresponds to 461 cases. There is also a significant number of elderly people with multiple disorders (polymorbidity) who opted for an assisted death: last year there were 326 cases (23% of the total), compared to 205 in 2024.

Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars as vaccination rates decline — 1 March 2026 (LINK)

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next — (LINK)

Swiss designer Salla Vallotton challenges your modern heating, ventilation and air conditioning system with a device based on 500-year-old technology: terracotta. Celcius was developed at Lausanne's cantonal art school ECAL — 1 March 2026 (LINK)

Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINK)

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.

25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)

11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)

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