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Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe

Several hundred people from Greece and other countries have been evacuated from Israel and then flown to Europe, announce Greek and Polish authorities. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) at least one of the passengers was a Swedish citizen.
Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

The US embassy in Jerusalem will be closed for the next three days, announces the American Foreign Department. "We have no messages about assisting American private individuals to leave at the moment", it says in a security message published on social media.
US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Trump Calls for Unconditional Surrender Amid Iran Tensions

Donald Trump "may need to take further action" to stop Iran's enrichment of uranium, writes Vice President JD Vance on X. "Unconditional surrender!", writes Trump on Truth Social.
Trump Calls for Unconditional Surrender Amid Iran Tensions

Ministry for Foreign Affairs Issues Iraq Travel Advisory

From and with the 16 June, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Iraq. The advice is due to the deteriorated security situation.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs Issues Iraq Travel Advisory

Russia Attacks Oil Refinery in Ukraine's Poltava Region

Russia has attacked an oil refinery in the Poltava region in Ukraine, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Ministry writes on the messaging service Telegram that the refinery, which is located in the city of Krementjug, supplies Ukrainian forces in Donbas with fuel.
Russia Attacks Oil Refinery in Ukraine's Poltava Region

Foreign Ministry Advises Against All Travel to Israel and Palestine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens its travel advisory to Israel due to the deteriorated security situation. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' advisory is extended at the same time to the entire Palestine.
Foreign Ministry Advises Against All Travel to Israel and Palestine

Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members.
Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest

USA reduces the presence of personnel not considered essential to the operation in the Middle East – and refers to regional unrest. This is announced by both the US Department of State and the military.
US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest

Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel

Greta Thunberg is back in Sweden. At Arlanda she was received with applause and a gathering of people with Palestinian flags – after being deported from Israel.
Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel

Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Energy Talks on Sunday

Iran states that new nuclear energy talks with the USA will be held on Sunday, while the American president announced a previous negotiation day the day before. .
Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Energy Talks on Sunday

Greta Thunberg Expresses Concern for Detained Activists in Paris

Greta Thunberg has landed in France where she meets the press. She does not know what happens to the other activists.
Greta Thunberg Expresses Concern for Detained Activists in Paris

Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Ship Madleen in International Waters

Israel boarded during the night the ship Madleen in international waters and interrupted its journey to Gaza. A "despicable attack", thunders Turkey which has two citizens on board.
Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Ship Madleen in International Waters

Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was on the ship Madleen which was on its way to Gaza when it was boarded by Israeli forces. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) emphasizes personal responsibility – and that no one is deemed to be in danger.
Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

Greta Thunberg's Whereabouts Unknown After Israeli Detention of Activists

The organisation behind the ship to Gaza that was taken away by Israel does not know where Greta Thunberg or the other 11 activists who were on the boat are now. Their place of residence is still unknown, writes Freedom Flotilla in a statement.
Greta Thunberg's Whereabouts Unknown After Israeli Detention of Activists

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks in London

It will be Vice Premier He Lifeng who will lead China's delegation to the trade talks in London on Monday. This means that it will be the same team captains on China's and the US's sides as in Switzerland in May.
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks in London

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter.
Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa.
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Four more judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are being sanctioned by the United States. "These four individuals have actively participated in the ICC's illegitimate and unfounded actions," says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement.
US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

US Revokes Visas for Chinese Students in 2023

Visa for Chinese students studying in the USA should "aggressively be revoked", according to the USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. .
US Revokes Visas for Chinese Students in 2023

Ireland Proposes Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The Irish government will submit a bill to parliament to ban all trade with Israeli settlers on the occupied West Bank considered illegal under international law. .
Ireland Proposes Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlers in West Bank

USA Halts Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Review Proposal

The Trump administration has ordered that all planned interviews with students seeking visas to the USA be cancelled. .
USA Halts Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Review Proposal

Russian Forces Capture Four Border Towns in Northeastern Ukraine

Russian forces are reported to have taken four border towns in Ukraine's northeastern part. But the extensive Russian air raids of the past few days have been scaled down.
Russian Forces Capture Four Border Towns in Northeastern Ukraine

Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The Government summoned Israel's ambassador to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday morning due to the severe situation in Gaza. We are appalled by the development in Gaza, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
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