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Thousands evacuated from Lebanon

The evacuations of foreign citizens from Lebanon continue. Thousands of foreign citizens have received help to get out of the heavily affected country, on Saturday, hundreds of Australians were evacuated, among others.

Thousands evacuated from Lebanon

Left Beirut for Sweden: "Everything is destroyed"

Zeinab Halawi, 29 years old, stands at an airport in Iraq with a one-way ticket to Sweden. In war-torn Lebanon, she has left a bombed-out company and a home with shattered windows.

Left Beirut for Sweden: "Everything is destroyed"

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Sweden's embassy in Lebanon is to resume its operations on site in Beirut again. For security reasons, the embassy has been relocated to Nicosia in Cyprus since August 3.

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

"Diplomats" gets a third season

The SVT series "Dips" gets a third season. Filming starts in the spring and the series premieres at the beginning of 2026.

"Diplomats" gets a third season

The Swede worked in Beirut: "Chaos and confusion"

People on the streets, overcrowded houses, anxiety and confusion. This is how Ana Chaurio from Doctors Without Borders describes the last few days in Beirut.

The Swede worked in Beirut: "Chaos and confusion"

Australia books Lebanon flights

The Australian government has secured 500 seats on flights out of Lebanon on Saturday for its own citizens. .

Australia books Lebanon flights

The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

Sweden will not evacuate its citizens from Lebanon. This despite several countries having decided to help their citizens home from conflict-ridden areas in the Middle East.

The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

USA: New Defense Funds to Taiwan

The US President Joe Biden has approved 567 million dollars in defense aid to Taiwan, announces the White House. The US does not recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but functions as an important partner and arms supplier.

USA: New Defense Funds to Taiwan

The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says to TV4 that "the development is both uncertain and serious" after the reports of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death. > It's difficult to assess what this can lead to, but the risk of escalation is quite obvious, he says to [TV4](https://www.

The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious

Danish citizens can travel to China without a visa

Danes who want to travel to China will no longer need to apply for a visa. This is the outcome of a meeting between Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New York on Thursday.

Danish citizens can travel to China without a visa

China's 1,000-mile robot alarms after test

It may have been the first display of arms of its kind since 1980. Now, a number of neighboring countries are protesting against China's robot test in the Pacific Ocean.

China's 1,000-mile robot alarms after test

After the Iranian Attack: Strong Protest Expressed

In an Iranian special operation, a Swedish company was hacked and thousands of SMS about avenging Koran burnings were sent out. I'm unfortunately not that surprised, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) about the IT attack.

After the Iranian Attack: Strong Protest Expressed

Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

Up to 3,000 Swedes are estimated to be in Lebanon, where tens of thousands of people are fleeing Israel's attacks. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) urges all Swedes to return home to Sweden.

Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Between 2,000 and 3,000 Swedes are estimated to be in Lebanon, where tens of thousands of people are fleeing Israel's attacks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has advised against all travel to Lebanon since the end of last year, will not extend its support to Swedes in the country.

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

Thousands of prisoners are being pardoned in Iran, reports the country's controlled media. .

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

American top officials believe that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas is unlikely before President Joe Biden's term expires in January, reports the Wall Street Journal. .

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

The Liberals want parents who travel with their children to countries that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against visiting to be punishable, reports [SR Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/l-gor-det-straffbart-att-resa-med-barn-om-ud-avrader).

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

The USA hopes that Sweden will lend a helping hand in the Americans' work to "revive" the dialogue with the closed dictatorship. This is stated by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the American Foreign Ministry, at a press conference on Monday after Swedish diplomats have now returned to Pyongyang after being forced to leave in 2020 due to the pandemic.

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. .

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded".

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran has summoned the ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The reason is that the countries have imposed new sanctions against Iran, which is said to supply Russia with ballistic missiles to use in the war against Ukraine.

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

Donald Trump seems to have provoked Germany during last night's debate against Kamala Harris. Now Berlin is engaging in a war of words with the former president.

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"