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Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

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Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

Fri 9 May 2025 15:14 CEST

The imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has had a heart attack, according to his wife Vida Mehrannia and lawyer Nima Rostami. Djalali, who was arrested in Iran in 2016 and is sentenced to death accused of espionage, is to be alive

Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

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Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

Thu 8 May 2025 11:39 CEST

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg

US Pushes Global Approval for Musk's Starlink Amid Trade Talks

US Pushes Global Approval for Musk's Starlink Amid Trade Talks

Thu 8 May 2025 08:02 CEST

In the negotiations on high tariffs, the USA is pressing other countries to approve Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink. Several collaborations have been initiated following the trade talks

Swedish Foreign Ministry Expands Travel Advisory for India and Pakistan

Swedish Foreign Ministry Expands Travel Advisory for India and Pakistan

Wed 7 May 2025 21:02 CEST

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Wed 7 May 2025 01:42 CEST

India and Pakistan must show restraint and not escalate the situation. This is the message from several world leaders – including Sweden's Prime Minister – after the Indian attack on Pakistan-controlled regions in Kashmir

Putin and Xi to Discuss Ukraine War in Moscow Before Victory Day Parade

Putin and Xi to Discuss Ukraine War in Moscow Before Victory Day Parade

Tue 6 May 2025 15:28 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin and China's president Xi Jinping will discuss the Ukraine war in Moscow on Thursday, reports the Kremlin's headquarters.

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

Sun 4 May 2025 19:46 CEST

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.

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Sun 4 May 2025 03:17 CEST

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"

Marco Rubio Takes Over as Trump's National Security Adviser

Marco Rubio Takes Over as Trump's National Security Adviser

Sat 3 May 2025 09:02 CEST

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

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

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

Sat 3 May 2025 05:17 CEST

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

US Approves Ukraine Deal for F-16 Maintenance and Training

US Approves Ukraine Deal for F-16 Maintenance and Training

Fri 2 May 2025 23:07 CEST

US Approves $50 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

US Approves $50 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

Thu 1 May 2025 23:29 CEST

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.

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Wed 30 Apr 2025 05:45 CEST

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

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Tue 29 Apr 2025 14:36 CEST

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

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

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

Tue 29 Apr 2025 12:46 CEST

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

Iran and USA Continue Nuclear Energy Talks Amid Ongoing Differences

Iran and USA Continue Nuclear Energy Talks Amid Ongoing Differences

Sat 26 Apr 2025 12:18 CEST

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

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:01 CEST

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

USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

Fri 25 Apr 2025 08:57 CEST

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

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Fri 25 Apr 2025 08:23 CEST

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

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

Thu 24 Apr 2025 11:34 CEST

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

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

Wed 23 Apr 2025 14:39 CEST

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

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

Wed 23 Apr 2025 08:36 CEST

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

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Tue 22 Apr 2025 19:58 CEST

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

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Sun 20 Apr 2025 15:58 CEST

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