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Israeli settlers set cars on fire on the West Bank

Israeli settlers burned nearly 20 cars early on Monday in the Palestinian city of al-Bireh on the West Bank. The incident is condemned by the US, which urges Israel to take action against settler violence.

Israeli settlers set cars on fire on the West Bank

Threats against Moldovan polling stations abroad

Germany sounds the alarm about a large-scale attempt to intimidate Moldovans abroad ahead of the Moldovan presidential election's decisive round on Sunday. .

Threats against Moldovan polling stations abroad

Israel Cuts Ties with Unrwa

Israel severs all ties with the UN's aid organization for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa). An agreement that was entered into 57 years ago is torn up – despite sharp warnings from the outside world.

Israel Cuts Ties with Unrwa

India outraged over implicated minister in murder case

The relationship between India and Canada deteriorated further on Saturday after a murder investigation in Canada is said to include an Indian minister. .

India outraged over implicated minister in murder case

10,000 soldiers and police officers called in to Spain

5,000 extra soldiers and as many police officers are called in to help with the rescue operation after the storm in Spain, promises Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. .

10,000 soldiers and police officers called in to Spain

Germany closes Iranian consulate after execution

Germany closes Iran's three consulates in protest against the execution of the German-Iranian citizen Jamshid Sharmahd. .

Germany closes Iranian consulate after execution

North Korea fired a record-long-range rocket

North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile – which has flown further than in previous tests. The move also gets China to express concern.

North Korea fired a record-long-range rocket

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Sweden's ambassador in Budapest was summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticized a statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. I have no opinion, says Kristersson.

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Execution of German citizen in Iran causes concern

The execution of Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran causes a diplomatic storm in Germany. The carrying out of the death penalty also worries Iranians with dual citizenship.

Execution of German citizen in Iran causes concern

Over 90 dead in Spain: "Trapped like rats"

Spain has been hit by devastating floods. Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead by authorities.

Over 90 dead in Spain: "Trapped like rats"

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

Iran: A Civilian Killed in Israel's Attack

A civilian was killed in Israel's attack on Iran over the weekend, according to state-run Iranian media. .

Iran: A Civilian Killed in Israel's Attack

Iran after the attacks: No boundaries

After the night's attack from Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is firmly determined to defend itself after Israel's attacks. "I believe that we have shown that our determination to defend ourselves knows no bounds," says Araghchi in an interview on the highest leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's official website.

Iran after the attacks: No boundaries

Russia changes ambassador in Sweden

Russia's ambassador to Sweden, Viktor Tatarintsev, is leaving his post after ten years, reports Expressen. .

Russia changes ambassador in Sweden

Blinken on a new trip to the Middle East

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Israel on Monday in yet another attempt to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The visit is Blinken's eleventh since the war broke out in October last year.

Blinken on a new trip to the Middle East

USA: Million-dollar reward for tips on election interference

The USA has announced a reward of up to 10 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 105 million kronor, for tips about foreign individuals or groups attempting to influence American elections. The announcement comes with only weeks left until the presidential election on November 5.

USA: Million-dollar reward for tips on election interference

Norwegian Beirut Ambassador Evacuated

Norway's embassy in Lebanon has been evacuated due to bomb threats, reports NRK. "There are a few diplomats in Beirut now, and everyone is safe" writes Ragnhild Simenstad from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Norwegian Beirut Ambassador Evacuated

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected. .

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs brings home extra personnel from Beirut

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is bringing home the extra personnel who were on site to help Swedes in Lebanon. The reason: low interest.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs brings home extra personnel from Beirut

Norwegian Diplomats Leave Beirut

Several Norwegian diplomats are leaving Beirut, after the security situation in Lebanon has deteriorated with Israeli attacks against the capital and against the UN force in the country in recent days. .

Norwegian Diplomats Leave Beirut

The Royal Couple Makes a State Visit to Singapore

Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf are making a state visit to Singapore from November 19 to 21, announces the Royal Palace. The purpose is to "consolidate and develop the good relationship between Sweden and Singapore and strengthen the economic and political ties, with a focus on trade, innovation, investments, and green transition", writes the Royal Palace.

The Royal Couple Makes a State Visit to Singapore

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

It has been stormy around Swedish aid in recent years. The government has reduced the budget and it will become more business-oriented – and also benefit Sweden.

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

USA has evacuated 2,600 from Lebanon

Since the end of September, the USA has flown out 2,600 people from Lebanon, either on its own initiative or by reserving seats on regular flights. On Saturday, 145 people got seats on two different departures.

USA has evacuated 2,600 from Lebanon

Large Demonstration for Palestine in Stockholm

Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday in Stockholm to show solidarity with the war victims in Gaza. The demonstration, which according to [Dagens Nyheter](https://www.

Large Demonstration for Palestine in Stockholm