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Foreign Minister Rubio Pledges Support to Israel

The USA's new Foreign Minister Marco Rubio promises "unwavering support" to Israel. The message comes a few days into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Foreign Minister Rubio Pledges Support to Israel

The World Expresses Hope for the Future with Trump

Syria's new leader hopes that Donald Trump will "bring peace", China believes in cooperation to resolve trade issues and Mexico's president believes that dialogue and respect will characterize the relationship with the powerful neighbor. This according to comments after Trump once again became president in the USA.

The World Expresses Hope for the Future with Trump

Swedish Man Dies in South Korea

A Swedish man in his 60s has died in South Korea, reports [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.

Swedish Man Dies in South Korea

Mediator: Ceasefire in place early on Sunday

Israel's government has approved the agreement with Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. A six-week long ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar confirms.

Mediator: Ceasefire in place early on Sunday

Mediator: Ceasefire agreement reached early on Sunday

Israel's government has approved the agreement with Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. A six-week long ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar confirms.

Mediator: Ceasefire agreement reached early on Sunday

USA imposes sanctions on Sudan's army chief

The outgoing government in the USA is directing new sanctions against the military and warlords in the civil war-torn Sudan. .

USA imposes sanctions on Sudan's army chief

Poland: No Ship Near Gas Pipeline

The Polish army command denies the reports that ships from the Russian so-called shadow fleet have moved around a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea that leads gas from Norway to Poland. The military's message is, according to Reuters, that it did not happen.

Poland: No Ship Near Gas Pipeline

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Switzerland can hold talks between Trump and Putin

Switzerland is ready to host a top-level meeting between the US's incoming president Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, according to the Swiss Foreign Ministry's communications chief Nicolas Bideau to the newspaper Le Temps, reports Kyiv Independent. In June last year, Switzerland hosted a peace conference in Bürgenstock and since then, the country has informed the parties – Ukraine, Russia, and the USA – that they are willing to facilitate diplomatic initiatives.

Switzerland can hold talks between Trump and Putin

German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

The oil tanker that on Friday was reported to be adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen is now being towed eastwards by three boats, reports the German public service company NDR. The cargo consists of around 99,000 tons of oil.

German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

A Swiss citizen has died in an Iranian prison, according to state-controlled media in Iran. Switzerland demands a thorough investigation of the death.

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

A young Swedish man who disappeared in connection with a hike in Nepal in late 2023 has been confirmed dead, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

An oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet with around 99,000 tons of oil in its cargo is adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticizes the Kremlin for risking both the environment and regional security.

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Italy's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country.

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

USA condemns rebels in Congo

The USA condemns the militant group M23 in Congo-Kinshasa after it captured a key central town in the country's eastern part. "M23's continued advance, including the capture of the town of Massi last weekend, hinders the work towards reaching a peace agreement in eastern Congo-Kinshasa while civilians are injured and forcibly displaced", it says in a statement from the American Foreign Ministry.

USA condemns rebels in Congo

Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

Indonesia has formally been approved to join the so-called Brics group, which has long consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. .

Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

A former Israeli soldier on a visit to Brazil was hastily flown back to Israel. This happened after an investigation was initiated in Brazil against him, regarding suspected war crimes linked to his service in Gaza.

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken on the phone with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, the White House announced late on Saturday evening. The conversation revolved around, among other things, "the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that ensures the release of hostages, increases the influx of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and puts an end to the war", according to a [statement](https://www.

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

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

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranians who were convicted of drug smuggling, according to the country's interior ministry. Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to protest against the unacceptable violation of "rules and norms according to international law", according to the foreign ministry in Tehran.

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

Beijing hits back against accusations that a cyberattack on the US Finance Department was sponsored by the Chinese state. .

China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Russian state media are said to have been blocked on the social media platform Telegram in EU countries, reports The Guardian. .

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

Three tourists have died and several injured in a fire at a popular tourist hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. A witness tells that firefighters broke windows to rescue people from the building.

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt

Two Italian tourists were attacked on Sunday by a shark in the Marsa Alam area in Egypt. According to Egypt's Environment Department, the attack resulted in one man being killed and the other injured.

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt