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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"

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha says that all restrictions on using American and British weapons in Russia must cease. At the same time, the USA and the UK announce that the countries are sending more support to Ukraine.

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

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