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Woody Allen Faces Backlash for Praising Russian Film at Moscow Festival

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 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

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

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.

Uganda Agrees to Accept Migrants from USA

Uganda has reached an agreement to receive migrants from the USA who do not meet the requirements to stay in the country, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday.

No Contact from Swedish Death Row Inmate Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran

The death-sentenced KI-researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been missing in Iran for almost two months. Despite repeated demands for signs of life, there is silence from Iran. Proof of life, evidence that he is alive, is lacking, says former Christian Democrats parliamentarian Lars Adaktusson, who has worked with Djalali's case for several years.

Kristersson Stresses No Rewards for Aggressors in Ukraine Support Talks

The coalition of Western countries that have committed to supporting Ukraine has had a meeting to "strengthen the plans" for security guarantees. "An aggressor must never be rewarded. On the contrary, we must ensure that it will not happen again", writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to TT after the meeting.

Swedes Increase Travel to Thailand Despite Border Conflict

More Swedes are booking trips to Thailand, despite the flared-up conflict at the country's border with Cambodia, show new figures from the travel agency Ticket. I think that many still feel that it is a safe environment, because they are not going exactly where the unrest is, says Tiyoneh Jah, communications manager at the travel agency.

Putin and Trump Meeting Sparks Russian Media Speculation on US-Europe Relations

The White House has toned down the expectations ahead of the Russian-American summit in Alaska. But Russian media reports hint at greater hopes for increased cooperation between what is described as two superpowers. Russia has become strong and they have started to count on us, says a military analyst in the Russian newspaper Komsomolskaja Pravda.

Iran Rejects Proposed Trade Corridor Near Azerbaijan Border

Iran will not allow a new trade and transit corridor to be established near the Iranian border, which connects Azerbaijan with its exclave Nakhichevan. From Russia, on the other hand, come positive tones.

Germany Halts Arms Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Germany is stopping the export to Israel of weapons that can be used in Gaza, announces Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The country accounts for a third of Israel's total arms imports.

Norway's Marius Borg Høiby to Lose Diplomatic Passport

Norway's suspected "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby will lose his diplomatic passport, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The withdrawal takes place after the court has introduced new rules which mean that neither Høiby nor Princess Märtha Louise's three daughters may have such passports.

Ahmed in Gaza Faces Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ahmed Abuzaid has been stuck in Gaza since the war broke out – and lost hope of getting to come home to his wife in Sweden. At the same time as bombs continue to fall around him, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to order the occupation of the entire Gaza. It's full of people here, it's going to be a massacre, says Ahmed to TT.

Swedish Citizen Exits Gaza Strip Amid Western Evacuation Efforts

At least one Swedish citizen is on the way out from the Gaza Strip as Israel has granted exit to a group of Western citizens, reports Göteborgs-Posten.

Americans Held in Iran Amid Hostage Diplomacy Concerns

At least four Americans have been deprived of their freedom by Iran and are believed to be pawns in the country's so-called hostage diplomacy, reports The New York Times.

Macron Announces French and Spanish Aid Drops Over Gaza

French aid has for the first time been released over the Gaza Strip, writes President Emmanuel Macron on X. Also, supplies from Spain have been released.

Christina Johannesson Appointed New Swedish Ambassador to Russia

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Violation at Border

Thailand accuses Cambodia of once again breaking the ceasefire that the countries have agreed upon. According to Thailand, the neighboring country carried out a nighttime attack at the border.

France Condemns Settler Violence in West Bank as Terrorism

France condemns violent acts committed by settlers on the occupied West Bank. "The violence is a terrorist act", writes the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Breach Amid Border Tensions

Thailand's military accuses Cambodia of having breached the ceasefire between the countries. At the same time, people who were forced to flee are starting to return home.

Iran Executions Double in First Half of 2025, UN Urges Halt

Iran has executed twice as many people during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Swedish Gripen Jets Used in Thai Attack on Cambodia, Foreign Minister Confirms

The Thai air force is to have used two Swedish-made Gripen aircraft in an attack on Cambodia on Saturday, reports the Thai newspaper The Nation. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard states that the government "is closely following the developments".

Airborne Emergency Aid to Gaza Resumes Amid Ongoing Crisis

The famine is spreading in Gaza, warns Doctors without Borders (MSF). But on Saturday evening, local time, the aid deliveries from the air will be resumed, after permission from Israel. At the same time, the military announces that humanitarian corridors will be established for UN convoys.

Foreign Ministry Extends Travel Warning for Thailand's Border Areas

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs extends the advisory against travel to Thailand due to the deteriorated security situation in the border area against Cambodia.