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The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required.

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

The Taliban regime does not recognize diplomatic outposts established by Afghanistan's previous government. On Thursday, the Afghan embassy in Norway's capital Oslo will close.

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

A Swedish man who was sentenced to death in Iraq for drug offenses has had his sentence converted to imprisonment, according to reports to Swedish media. The reports on the length of his prison sentence vary.

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sudan's regime rejects a UN demand for an "independent and impartial" force to protect millions of vulnerable inhabitants. The WHO chief says that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the civil war that has lasted for 16 months.

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner.

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .

They can take over after Billström

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week. .

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is following in a stream of resignations from Ukraine's government. In a power struggle behind the scenes of the government, President Zelensky's closest man has already pushed Kuleba aside.

The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The Israeli military has struck for the third day in a row against targets on the occupied West Bank. Israel claims that a local Hamas leader – reportedly a Norwegian citizen according to media reports – has been killed.

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel. .

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada

Mexico's president says the country has put its relations with the USA and Canada "on hold". This after the neighboring countries expressed concern over a proposed – and controversial – review of Mexico's judicial system.

Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada

Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern

A Chinese military aircraft has for the first time violated Japanese airspace, according to the Japanese government. China responds that the country is gathering information to verify the claims.

Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern

Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy

Denmark opens embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda and closes its embassies in Burkina Faso and Mali. In several other African countries, the "diplomatic muscle power" will be strengthened at Danish embassies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces in a press release.

Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy

Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border

Belarus is gathering large quantities of soldiers and military equipment at the border with Ukraine under the pretext of a military exercise, according to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. The information about the military buildup in the Homel region comes from Ukrainian intelligence services.

Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border

Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed

The number of dead after a landslide on the Thai tourist island of Phuket has risen to nine, local media reports. .

Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed

Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested

Rawa Majid's mother, also known as "the Kurdish fox", may have been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to information received by Aftonbladet. "We are aware of the information, but cannot comment on it further", writes Daniel Gazett at the police's national media center in an email to TT.

Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested

Green light for Danish weapons against Russian territory

Denmark's government is backing Ukraine's entry into Russia, announces Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. This means that they do not see any problems with Danish-donated weapons being used in Russia.

Green light for Danish weapons against Russian territory

Denmark wants to attract more Africans

Denmark wants to attract more Africans to study at the country's universities and higher education institutions. Europe needs more people if we don't want to fall behind in the global economy, the government emphasizes.

Denmark wants to attract more Africans

New attack on another bridge in Kursk

Ukrainian forces have attacked another bridge and also a fuel depot in two Russian border regions. The attacks are said to have been carried out to hinder Russian forces.

New attack on another bridge in Kursk

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Two bridges in the Russian Kursk region have been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, according to a situation report from the American think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). .

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued new recommendations for travel to or from areas with high spread of the disease mpox. .

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) does not advise against traveling to countries due to mpox at present. In an email to TT, the MFA's press service writes: "No warning due to the risk of being infected with mpox exists at present.

No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak

Norway closes Palestine office – criticizes Israel

Norway is closing its representation office in Palestinian al-Ram, announces the Foreign Ministry in Oslo. .

Norway closes Palestine office – criticizes Israel