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Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

The Government is pushing Turkey to bring home the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin – but it's tough, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) on his way into SVT's party leader debate. .

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the mediating country Qatar of "playing for both sides" in the attempts to reach a new agreement on ceasefire in Gaza – and claims himself that Israel stands for "civilisation". Qatar's Foreign Ministry believes that the comments are "inflammatory".

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Marco Rubio Takes Over as Trump's National Security Adviser

He is not only the Minister for Foreign Affairs and temporary head of USAID and the American National Archives. When President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz now leaves his post, Marco Rubio steps in and replaces him.

Marco Rubio Takes Over as Trump's National Security Adviser

Germany and USA Clash Over AFD's Right-Wing Extremism Label

The USA's Vice President JD Vance accuses Germany of having "built a new Berlin Wall" – after the country's intelligence agency classified the high nationalist party Alternative for Germany (AFD) as right-wing extremist. "This is democracy", responds the German Foreign Ministry on X.

Germany and USA Clash Over AFD's Right-Wing Extremism Label

US Approves Ukraine Deal for F-16 Maintenance and Training

The US government has approved an agreement that allows Ukraine to secure F-16 aircraft maintenance from several heavyweights within the American defense industry. The agreement, which includes both personnel training and aircraft parts, grants Ukraine permission to purchase goods and services worth $310 million, equivalent to 3 billion kronor.

US Approves Ukraine Deal for F-16 Maintenance and Training

US Approves $50 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

The US government has formally notified Congress that it is ready to approve a sale of weapons for "50 million dollars or more" to Ukraine. .

US Approves $50 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present.

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Amnesty accuses Israel of committing a "live broadcast genocide" by intentionally creating a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Israel rejects the accusations.

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Trump's First 100 Days: Trade Wars, Deportations, and Global Tensions

It is 100 days that will likely stand out in history books. The US President Donald Trump's tumultuous first period has been marked by trade conflicts, deportations, annexation threats, and attempts to handle the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

Trump's First 100 Days: Trade Wars, Deportations, and Global Tensions

Iran and USA Continue Nuclear Energy Talks Amid Ongoing Differences

A third round of talks between Iran and the USA about the Iranian nuclear energy program has been concluded in Oman. New talks are planned for next week.

Iran and USA Continue Nuclear Energy Talks Amid Ongoing Differences

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

A high-ranking Russian general has been killed by a car bomb in the city of Balashikha, just east of Moscow. Russia accuses Ukraine of being behind the attack.

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

China continues to deny that tariff talks are being held with the USA, even though the USA insists on it. President Trump says that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping contacted him, according to an interview with Time Magazine on April 22.

USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Shortly after Pope Francis' death, the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a brief message on X: "Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing.

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

India orders Pakistanis to leave the country and Islamabad expels diplomats and stops trade links. Nervousness increases at the border between the two nuclear powers after last week's fatal shootings in Indian Kashmir.

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

While the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin is imprisoned in Turkey, a constant countdown is underway for his wife Sofie Axelsson, who is pregnant with the couple's first child. There are many emotions, both anxious and cautiously hopeful, she says after the news that he has now been charged.

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

The tensions between India and Pakistan are increasing after 26 people were killed by armed men in a tourist resort in Indian Kashmir. India has reduced its diplomatic ties with the neighboring country and is closing an important border crossing.

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times. .

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

The Trump administration plans to drastically cut diplomatic relations with mainly African countries – and shut down operations related to democracy and human rights issues. .

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has not given an order for an extension of the ceasefire in Ukraine. This says his spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov according to the state-controlled news agency Tass.

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

The USA is prepared to recognize the Ukrainian region of Crimea as Russian, as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, sources tell Bloomberg. .

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

China denies allegations that the country is delivering weapons to any of the parties in the Ukraine war. The statement comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Thursday accused the country of delivering weapons to Russia.

China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry.

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Germany's incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened up to sending the German-Swedish long-distance robot Taurus to Ukraine. An attack with such a weapon would draw Germany into the war, warns Moscow.

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

About 20 Swedes have been evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, confirms Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) to SR Ekot. .

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt