United Nations

Sweden invited to Trump's peace council

Sweden has been invited to Donald Trump's so-called peace council, as one of many countries. The new grouping was supposed to help lead the Gaza Strip out of the war - but now the goal is said to be to bring peace around the world under Trump's leadership.

Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will not visit Germany on Tuesday, a spokesman for the German government said.

White House announces Rubio and Blair on Gaza peace council

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio are part of the so-called peace council intended to govern the Gaza Strip, the White House announced on Friday.

Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Author Jan Mårtenson dies at 92

Author Jan Mårtenson died at the age of 92, his publisher told TT. He was best known for his detective stories about the antiques dealer Johan Kristian Homan.

UN says at least 100 children killed during Gaza ceasefire

Around one child a day has been killed during the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to the UN Children's Fund.

UN: NATO members Denmark and France offer cautious criticism of the United States

NATO members Denmark and France offered veiled criticism of the United States during a UN Security Council meeting on the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Report finds 287 abductees killed under Sheikh Hasina

At least 287 people were killed after being abducted during the rule of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a committee investigating disappearances has estimated.