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Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions
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Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

The Government is following the development of events hour by hour after the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in the EU Committee.
Trump Signals Openness to Regime Change in Iran
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Trump Signals Openness to Regime Change in Iran

USA's president Donald Trump questions the future of Iran's theocratic regime – and seems to imply that he wants to see a regime change.
Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Moscow Amid US Tensions
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Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Moscow Amid US Tensions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin after the American attacks on Iran.
Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release
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Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased
Grenade Thrown at Norwegian Ambassador's Home in Israel
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Grenade Thrown at Norwegian Ambassador's Home in Israel

A grenade has been thrown at the residence of Norway's ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, confirms the Norwegian Foreign Ministry. No one has been injured
USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks
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USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks

The American presidency reopens the visa process for foreign students – but requires access to their social media accounts.
Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe
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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
US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days
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US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize
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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
Trump Calls for Unconditional Surrender Amid Iran Tensions
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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
Ministry for Foreign Affairs Issues Iraq Travel Advisory
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Ministry for Foreign Affairs Issues Iraq Travel Advisory

Russia Attacks Oil Refinery in Ukraine's Poltava Region
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Russia Attacks Oil Refinery in Ukraine's Poltava Region

Foreign Ministry Advises Against All Travel to Israel and Palestine
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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
Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza
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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
US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest
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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
Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel
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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
Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Energy Talks on Sunday
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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.
Greta Thunberg Expresses Concern for Detained Activists in Paris
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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
Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Ship Madleen in International Waters
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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
Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed
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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
Greta Thunberg's Whereabouts Unknown After Israeli Detention of Activists
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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
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks in London
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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
Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support
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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
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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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
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