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Over 400 tourists stranded on Yemen's Socotra island after flights canceled amid fighting

Over 400 tourists stranded on Yemen's Socotra island after flights canceled amid fighting

Mon 5 Jan 2026 13:19 CET

A flare-up of fighting has stranded over 400 tourists on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean, AFP reports.

What we know about the Crans-Montana New Year's fire in Switzerland

What we know about the Crans-Montana New Year's fire in Switzerland

Fri 2 Jan 2026 09:33 CET

At least 40 people have died in a large fire during New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. A further 119 people were injured

What we know about the Crans-Montana bar fire in Switzerland

What we know about the Crans-Montana bar fire in Switzerland

Thu 1 Jan 2026 15:10 CET

At least 40 people have died in a fire caused by an explosion during New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Another 115 people were injured

At least 40 dead in fire at Crans-Montana bar in Switzerland

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At least 40 dead in fire at Crans-Montana bar in Switzerland

Thu 1 Jan 2026 06:50 CET

Around 40 people have been confirmed dead in a massive fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities say. The violent blaze broke out during New Year's celebrations

Thailand continues to fight – Cambodia closes border

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Thailand continues to fight – Cambodia closes border

Sat 13 Dec 2025 01:43 CET

Thailand is continuing its war with Cambodia, the country's prime minister says. Cambodia is responding by closing all border crossings

Tanzanian opposition: Around 700 dead

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Tanzanian opposition: Around 700 dead

Fri 31 Oct 2025 11:28 CET

Around 700 people have died in unrest that broke out in Tanzania in connection with the elections there, opposition sources claim to AFP.

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Wed 7 May 2025 01:42 CEST

India and Pakistan must show restraint and not escalate the situation. This is the message from several world leaders – including Sweden's Prime Minister – after the Indian attack on Pakistan-controlled regions in Kashmir

Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

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Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Mon 10 Mar 2025 08:13 CET

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Sweden's ambassador to the country. State-run Iranian media report that this has been done in protest against what is considered inappropriate statements by Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals)

Flights to Beirut stopped

Flights to Beirut stopped

Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:48 CEST

Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa.

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Sun 28 Jul 2024 11:45 CEST