On May 3rd, China launched the Chang'e-6 lunar probe, its most complex robotic mission yet, aiming to retrieve samples from the moon's far side, marking a significant milestone in its space program. The successful launch signifies China's determination to establish itself as a leading space power, with plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2030 and build a research base on its south pole. Source: CNN 

On April 23rd, the U.S. Senate voted for a ban on TikTok on American soil, if its Chinese owner, ByteDance is not divested to a local firm within the next 9-12 months. According to Reuters, "This move comes amid concerns among lawmakers about potential data access and surveillance by China. The bill's approval sets the stage for a legal battle over free speech rights and could have significant implications for tech regulation and international relations."

On April 18th, Switzerland's largest annual music event was announced: The 58th Montreux Jazz Festival. This event boasts an eclectic lineup featuring veterans like Alice Cooper and Sting alongside rising stars like Raye and André 3000. Find "eye-catching facts and figures" of the event at Swissinfo. 

On April 9th, The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that the Swiss government failed to protect a generation of their citizens, women now in their 60s-70s, who are most vulnerable to death due to heatwaves. The case, led by a group of 2,000 Swiss women (KlimaSeniorinnen), represents a "landmark climate judgment that could have a ripple effect across the globe." CNN 

On April 1st, seven aid workers of The World Central Kitchen lost their lives in an air strike in Gaza. This situation has saddened the world and moved leaders to reestablish peace conversations. "In January, Nancy Pelosi nominated Mr José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, for a Nobel Peace Prize for bringing hope during “dark and difficult” moments." The Economist

On March 27th, the illustrious Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences & the seventh most influential economist in the world, Daniel Kahneman, passed away. We are grateful to him for his profound contributions to behavioral economics and modern theories in human decision-making.