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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth almost SEK 19 billion.
US escalates against ICC, threatens new sanctions over US sovereignty
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US escalates against ICC, threatens new sanctions over US sovereignty

The United States accuses the International Criminal Court (ICC) of posing an "unacceptable threat to US sovereignty" and threatens new sanctions.
Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine
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Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine

Russia criticizes the support NATO promised Ukraine during the alliance's meeting in Turkey.
Four Swedish men detained in Cyprus over alleged assault in Ayia Napa
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Four Swedish men detained in Cyprus over alleged assault in Ayia Napa

Four Swedish men aged 18 have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 47-year-old man in the tourist resort of Ayia Napa in Cyprus. Three of them have been remanded in custody, Aftonbladet reports, citing local media
US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury Department has lifted a waiver that temporarily allowed Iran to produce, sell and transport oil, in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Russia summons Sweden's ambassador over drone attack on embassy in Stockholm
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Russia summons Sweden's ambassador over drone attack on embassy in Stockholm

Sweden's ambassador to Moscow, Christina Johannesson, has been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry after a drone attack on the Russian embassy in Stockholm.
Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus
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Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was received by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) in Stockholm on Saturday - the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Sweden in 22 years. Trade relations with China were one of the most important items on the agenda
Sweden eases travel advice for UAE, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia
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Sweden eases travel advice for UAE, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs no longer advises against non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia.
Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine
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Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) will stop using the name "Kyiv" for the capital of Ukraine.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland between July 2 and 8, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Qatar: No direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Doha today
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Qatar: No direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Doha today

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a spokesperson. Iran talks are expected there - but only with mediators
Iran ceasefire in danger as US and Tehran threaten to resume strikes
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Iran ceasefire in danger as US and Tehran threaten to resume strikes

The US has attacked Iran from the air again - and Iran has targeted US bases in countries around the Persian Gulf. The ceasefire and negotiations are hanging by an increasingly fragile thread as both sides threaten to take even tougher action
US and Iran trade fresh strikes as fragile ceasefire comes under strain
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US and Iran trade fresh strikes as fragile ceasefire comes under strain

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks, jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the countries. Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire
Over 900 confirmed dead in Venezuela quake as survivors say they lost everything
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Over 900 confirmed dead in Venezuela quake as survivors say they lost everything

The confirmed death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 900. However, the actual death toll is feared to be significantly higher
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to areas of Panama within 20 kilometres of the border with Colombia
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to areas of Panama within 20 kilometres of the border with Colombia

Due to the security situation in border areas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) advises against all travel to areas of Panama within 20 kilometers of the border with Colombia.
Thousands feared dead after two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela
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Thousands feared dead after two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela

The death toll is rising in earthquake-hit Venezuela. At least 188 people have died in the two tremors, the speaker of Venezuela's parliament says
IAEA director says inspection in Iran will happen
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IAEA director says inspection in Iran will happen

The US and Iran are issuing conflicting statements about whether Iran has agreed to allow inspectors from the UN atomic energy agency, the IAEA, to visit. The IAEA's director-general assumes that inspections will take place
Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels
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Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels

The Taliban called the talks with EU representatives in Brussels "constructive and historic. " But there is a lot of criticism - and from the EU side there has been almost total silence
Iran contradicts US conditions, says it decides on frozen assets
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Iran contradicts US conditions, says it decides on frozen assets

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Taliban representatives to travel to Brussels for deportations talks
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Taliban representatives to travel to Brussels for deportations talks

Five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan have been granted visas to travel to Belgium to meet EU representatives in Brussels, the news site Euractiv reports.
Hostile tone surrounds US-Iran negotiations
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Hostile tone surrounds US-Iran negotiations

President Donald Trump is threatening Iran with "even harder" strikes. Tehran's chief negotiator is warning that the country's "armed forces are ready
Iran delegation in Switzerland for negotiations, JD Vance on the way
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Iran delegation in Switzerland for negotiations, JD Vance on the way

The Strait of Hormuz will be closed again following Israel's attacks on Lebanon, according to Iran's military leadership. Late Saturday evening, it was reported that Iran's delegation had arrived in Switzerland for negotiations with the US and that JD Vance was on his way
US not satisfied with Cuba's reforms, calls them smoke signals
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US not satisfied with Cuba's reforms, calls them smoke signals

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Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington for peace talks next week
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Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington for peace talks next week

Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for peace talks next week, the U. S
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