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Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

The Government may come to reprioritize aid to the surrounding world if it turns out that the USA's planned cuts in its aid hit too hard on areas that are important to Sweden, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot. .
Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Trump's message: Ban on transgender people in competitions

USA's president Donald Trump signed the presidential decree in the evening, which stops trans people from competing in women's and girls' sports competitions in the USA. The war against women's sports is over, said Trump.
Trump's message: Ban on transgender people in competitions

Trump Brands as Terrorists to Counter "Invasion"

The USA is to confront an ongoing "invasion" in the same way as they confronted IS. When Donald Trump labels drug cartels as terrorists, it raises questions and concerns about what means he is willing to take in an escalated war on drugs.
Trump Brands as Terrorists to Counter "Invasion"

Russia planned airborne terror worldwide

Russia has had the intention of carrying out sabotage against air traffic worldwide, according to Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. .
Russia planned airborne terror worldwide

USA stops funding to Wada

The US government is stopping the annual payment of approximately 40 million kronor to the anti-doping organization Wada, which corresponds to around 6 percent of Wada's budget. The reason is that the US is dissatisfied with how Wada has handled suspected doping cases, for example with the 23 Chinese swimmers who were not banned during the investigation.
USA stops funding to Wada

USA accuses warring parties of genocide in Sudan

The US government accuses individuals within Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide. .
USA accuses warring parties of genocide in Sudan

New American weapons package to Israel

The US government has approved an arms deal with Israel worth 8 billion dollars, equivalent to over 88 billion Swedish kronor, the Foreign Ministry announced. .
New American weapons package to Israel

Syria's new government: Come home – everyone is welcome

All religious communities will be allowed to exist and operate in Syria, promises the country's new government in a charm offensive. Syrians who fled the bloody war are being urged to return and participate in the reconstruction.
Syria's new government: Come home – everyone is welcome

The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

The new government in Syria will publish a list of names "including some of the most senior representatives who were involved in the torture of the Syrian people", says Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of the Islamist HTS. .
The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

Emerged from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria.
These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

USA provides new military billion support to Ukraine

The US government announces new military aid to Ukraine of 988 million dollars, equivalent to 10. 8 billion kronor.
USA provides new military billion support to Ukraine

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Originated from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria's second largest city Aleppo.
These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Sweden supports the ICC's work and independence, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) as the court has issued an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The USA dismisses the court's decision entirely.
Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

UN: Israel Blocks Food and Water to Northern Gaza

Israel is preventing the UN from delivering food and water to the inhabitants of northern Gaza, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, OCHA. The USA simultaneously announces that Israel has agreed to open an additional border crossing before a deadline expires on November 13.
UN: Israel Blocks Food and Water to Northern Gaza

Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

A five-story building in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has been completely destroyed in an Israeli attack. Over 90 people are reported to have been killed, including women, children, and infants.
Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

Historic apology from the US President to indigenous peoples

President Joe Biden will publicly apologize for the USA's oppression of indigenous peoples that lasted for 150 years. .
Historic apology from the US President to indigenous peoples

Netanyahu to Trump: Israel makes its own decisions

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken on the phone with the US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, reports Israeli media. Netanyahu reiterated what he had previously said publicly, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's office: "Israel takes into account the issues raised by the US government, but ultimately makes its decisions based on its own national interests.
Netanyahu to Trump: Israel makes its own decisions

North Koreans have defected in Russia

The US government is concerned about unconfirmed reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. Thousands of North Koreans are believed to be making preparations for battle near Ukraine at this moment.
North Koreans have defected in Russia

Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

Israel has carried out air strikes against central Beirut on Thursday evening. Around 20 people are reported to have been killed and a hundred injured.
Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

The US Government Wants to Stop Chinese Car Technology

The Biden administration in the USA wants to ban the sale and import of hardware and software for connected cars from both China and Russia. The measure is motivated to strengthen protection against the risk of cyberattacks, which the US Department of Commerce describes as "very tangible".
The US Government Wants to Stop Chinese Car Technology

Danish mpox vaccine arrives in Congo

Vaccine against the mpox virus has arrived in heavily affected Congo-Kinshasa. About half of the 200,000 doses that the EU has promised are expected to arrive this week, mainly from Denmark, announces the EU's authority for emergency health interventions.
Danish mpox vaccine arrives in Congo

US sanctions punish Russian media companies

The US government is blocking several Russian domain names believed to spread disinformation controlled by the Kremlin ahead of the American election. Sanctions are being directed at the Russian media company RT.
US sanctions punish Russian media companies

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel. .
The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent
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