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Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

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Sweden's national security council is today no more than a discussion forum, according to the former Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) verdict on the Prime Minister and party brother Ulf Kristersson's prestige project. To become credible and be of use, it must become narrower, sharper and – including the security advisor – be given a clear role, Billström claims in his new book

Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Tue 16 Sept 2025 13:54 CEST

Israel's intensified offensive against Gaza city is condemned by among others the UN, European powers and the King of Spain. The concern is great for more civilian casualties

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Mon 15 Sept 2025 15:53 CEST

A number of Arab and Muslim countries are urging a review of all "diplomatic and economic" relations with Israel. The statement comes after an extraordinary summit in Qatar on Monday

Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

Mon 15 Sept 2025 13:07 CEST

Russian drones deliberately violated Polish airspace last week, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. This is incredibly close to Sweden

Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Sat 13 Sept 2025 21:19 CEST

Venezuela reports that the USA stopped and seized a fishing boat for eight hours on water that falls within Venezuela's economic zone.

Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Fri 12 Sept 2025 00:21 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for coup attempt. Bolsonaro's defenders state that the verdict will be appealed

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

Thu 11 Sept 2025 18:00 CEST

UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails

UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails

Thu 11 Sept 2025 12:20 CEST

The UK's US ambassador Peter Mandelson is being fired after leaked emails revealed his deep friendship with the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal is believed to become a headache for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour, where Mandelson has been a key figure for several decades

Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine

Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine

Thu 11 Sept 2025 09:59 CEST

Sweden will phase out its aid to Myanmar and in the long term terminate the development cooperation with the country, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs writes in a press release.

UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister

UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister

Fri 5 Sept 2025 13:44 CEST

United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is leaving her post after a tax blunder. The resignation has led to a reshuffle in Keir Starmer's government – where three of the heaviest ministers switch jobs with each other

EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide

EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide

Thu 4 Sept 2025 15:52 CEST

The European Commission's Vice-President Teresa Ribera openly calls the events in Gaza a genocide.

Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting

Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting

Thu 4 Sept 2025 10:44 CEST

North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un does not often leave his homeland. Now he is in Beijing, where he has attended this week's massive military parade and met China's president Xi Jinping

15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared

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15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared

Wed 3 Sept 2025 20:15 CEST

At least 15 people have been killed since a well-known cable car derailed in Portugal's capital Lisbon. National mourning has been declared

US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation

US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation

Mon 1 Sept 2025 13:34 CEST

Golf courses, beach resorts, luxury hotels with sea views and AI-driven "smart" cities. These are some of the parts of a leaked plan for Gaza after the war

US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

Fri 29 Aug 2025 19:28 CEST

USA announces that it denies entry visas for several Palestinian representatives ahead of the upcoming meeting in the UN General Assembly. Among those affected is the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, according to source information

France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

Fri 29 Aug 2025 16:46 CEST

France and Germany will provide Ukraine with more air defense after the massive Russian air attacks in recent days. The countries announce this in a joint statement

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

Fri 29 Aug 2025 11:40 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Sweden to mark its opposition to the "continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilian population".

USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine

USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine

Fri 29 Aug 2025 04:28 CEST

The White House has given the green light to a weapons package to Ukraine worth approximately 7. 8 billion kronor, announces the US Department of State

Israeli Raids Target Sites Near Damascus Amid Demilitarization Talks

Israeli Raids Target Sites Near Damascus Amid Demilitarization Talks

Thu 28 Aug 2025 11:11 CEST

Israel has carried out raids against targets near Syria's capital Damascus, according to Syrian state media. Israel says that talks about demilitarization of southern Syria are underway

Israel Urges Withdrawal of Gaza Famine Report by UN-Backed Group

Israel Urges Withdrawal of Gaza Famine Report by UN-Backed Group

Wed 27 Aug 2025 17:43 CEST

Israel demands that a UN-backed body withdraw the report that establishes that famine prevails in parts of Gaza.

Woody Allen Faces Backlash for Praising Russian Film at Moscow Festival

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Woody Allen Faces Backlash for Praising Russian Film at Moscow Festival

Tue 26 Aug 2025 04:30 CEST

The film director Woody Allen participated in the weekend in a digital conversation at Moscow's film festival and took the opportunity to praise Russian film.

France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations

France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations

Mon 25 Aug 2025 04:53 CEST

France will summon the US ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron in which he accuses the French government of not doing enough to counter antisemitism.

Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day

Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day

Sun 24 Aug 2025 08:23 CEST

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

Sat 23 Aug 2025 13:02 CEST

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.