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Trump says Putin wants to be on the peace council

Trump says Putin wants to be on the peace council

Wed 21 Jan 2026 07:52 CET

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to Donald Trump's so-called peace council, Trump claims. Sweden is currently saying no, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)

London strikes back over secret military base on Diego Garcia

London strikes back over secret military base on Diego Garcia

Tue 20 Jan 2026 11:19 CET

After Donald Trump criticized a deal over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, Britain is hitting back. The government in London emphasizes that the agreement secures the fabled military base the two countries maintain there

Last year US tried to obtain military intelligence in Greenland outside normal channels

Last year US tried to obtain military intelligence in Greenland outside normal channels

Sun 18 Jan 2026 07:45 CET

Last year, the US tried to obtain military intelligence about Greenland outside the usual channels, reports the Danish newspaper Berlingske.

Løkke Rasmussen to Stockholm to talk about the Arctic

Løkke Rasmussen to Stockholm to talk about the Arctic

Sun 18 Jan 2026 07:32 CET

Denmark's Foreign Minister will visit Stockholm this week. The security situation in Greenland and the Arctic is on the agenda

After the violence - deportations to Iran halted

After the violence - deportations to Iran halted

Wed 14 Jan 2026 13:28 CET

The Swedish Migration Board temporarily suspends all deportations to Iran following widespread protests against the regime and violence against demonstrators.

Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Iranian ambassador over deadly violence and detentions of peaceful protesters

Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Iranian ambassador over deadly violence and detentions of peaceful protesters

Wed 14 Jan 2026 11:34 CET

Swedes urged to leave Iran as travel advice tightened over security situation

Swedes urged to leave Iran as travel advice tightened over security situation

Mon 12 Jan 2026 14:51 CET

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) is tightening its travel advice for Iran due to the security situation. Swedish citizens in Iran are urged to leave the country

US urges citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately

US urges citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately

Sat 10 Jan 2026 23:31 CET

Americans who find themselves in Venezuela should leave the country "immediately," the U. S

Zelensky: Security guarantees almost ready

Zelensky: Security guarantees almost ready

Thu 8 Jan 2026 12:08 CET

The work on security guarantees for Ukraine is largely ready to be completed at the highest level, according to Ukraine's chief negotiator, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the same time, Russia announces that foreign soldiers in Ukraine will be considered legitimate military targets

US withdraws from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

US withdraws from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Thu 8 Jan 2026 01:24 CET

The Trump administration has decided that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations. One of them is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

France preparing response to US threat

France preparing response to US threat

Wed 7 Jan 2026 12:32 CET

France is preparing a plan with other European countries to retaliate against all forms of "threats" posed by the United States, according to France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. This applies particularly to the US's ambition to acquire Greenland

Israel and Syria to share intelligence under US supervision

Israel and Syria to share intelligence under US supervision

Tue 6 Jan 2026 19:56 CET

Tear gas fired at protesters in Iran, death toll rises

Tear gas fired at protesters in Iran, death toll rises

Tue 6 Jan 2026 08:25 CET

Iran's anti-regime protests are escalating. At least 35 people have been killed and well over 1,000 arrested, according to activists

China demands United States immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

China demands United States immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Sun 4 Jan 2026 07:49 CET

China wants the US to immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

International law expert: This is why the US attack on Venezuela is illegal

International law expert: This is why the US attack on Venezuela is illegal

Sat 3 Jan 2026 15:31 CET

The United States has committed several violations of international law in attacking Venezuela and removing President Nicolás Maduro, according to international law professor Mark Klamberg.

Malmer Stenergard: International law must be respected in Venezuela

Malmer Stenergard: International law must be respected in Venezuela

Sat 3 Jan 2026 14:03 CET

President Nicolás Maduro may lack legitimacy - but international law must still be respected, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) in a comment on the events in Venezuela.

Several countries condemn US attack on Venezuela

Several countries condemn US attack on Venezuela

Sat 3 Jan 2026 11:30 CET

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and several other world leaders condemn the US attack on Venezuela. Colombia's Trump-critical president is strengthening the country's borders and wants to convene the UN Security Council

Russia says over 20 dead in Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-controlled Kherson

Russia says over 20 dead in Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-controlled Kherson

Thu 1 Jan 2026 13:18 CET

According to Russian reports, at least 20 people have been killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian-controlled part of Kherson, Ukraine.

At least 40 dead in fire at Crans-Montana bar in Switzerland

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At least 40 dead in fire at Crans-Montana bar in Switzerland

Thu 1 Jan 2026 06:50 CET

Around 40 people have been confirmed dead in a massive fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities say. The violent blaze broke out during New Year's celebrations

Anger over George Clooney's French citizenship approval

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Anger over George Clooney's French citizenship approval

Wed 31 Dec 2025 19:56 CET

"Movie star George Clooney's French citizenship has been approved, but it is not welcomed by everyone. Personally, I understand the feeling of some French people about double standards," Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, the deputy interior minister, told France Info radio

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers days after signing new ceasefire

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers days after signing new ceasefire

Wed 31 Dec 2025 05:01 CET

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers, an announcement that came just days after the two countries signed a new ceasefire agreement.

Saudi Arabia bombs arms shipments in Mukalla, Yemen

Saudi Arabia bombs arms shipments in Mukalla, Yemen

Tue 30 Dec 2025 03:27 CET

Saudi Arabia has bombed targets in the port city of Mukalla, Yemen, over an arms shipment to a local separatist force that reportedly arrived by ship from the United Arab Emirates.

Israel recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign state and establishes diplomatic relations

Israel recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign state and establishes diplomatic relations

Fri 26 Dec 2025 16:43 CET

Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state. ” The countries will establish diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced

Death toll rises after mosque attack in Homs, Syria

Death toll rises after mosque attack in Homs, Syria

Fri 26 Dec 2025 12:17 CET

An explosion in a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on the border with Lebanon has killed at least eight people. Another eighteen were injured, according to authorities