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Norway closes Palestine office – criticizes Israel
Norway is closing its representation office in Palestinian al-Ram, announces the Foreign Ministry in Oslo. .
Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa
The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa.
USA sells weapons to Israel for 210 billion kronor
The US government approved on Tuesday that Israel may purchase weapons worth 20 billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 210 billion kronor. In a message to Congress, the Foreign Ministry stated that it had approved the sale of 50 F-15 fighter jets, tank ammunition, and new military transport vehicles.
USA: Hope for Talks between Israel and Hamas
The USA still has hope that Israel and Hamas will participate in the negotiations on a ceasefire planned to be held this week. Last week, the USA's President Joe Biden and the leaders of Egypt and Qatar made an unusual joint appeal to Israel and Hamas to participate in negotiations starting on Thursday.
EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque
The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem. .
Ukraine: No interest in retaining conquests
Ukraine has seized at least 800 square kilometers of Russian territory in the Kursk region, according to data analysis made by ISW. The country has, however, no interest in retaining the Russian territory, says the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Warns Iran Against Arms Delivery to Russia
The USA warned Iran on Monday about delivering ballistic missiles to Russia. The USA has been in contact with its European allies after reports that Iran plans to deliver "hundreds" of missiles to Russia, according to the State Department's spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia
The Ukrainian ground offensive has reached nearly three miles into Russia. The offensive is, according to Ukrainian sources, much more extensive than previously stated.
Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave
Sweden's ambassador to Mali is urged to leave the country within 72 hours. Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) calls the decision "remarkable".
Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza
The Mediating Countries in the Middle East Conflict are urging Israel and terrorist-designated Hamas to resume final peace negotiations. Qatar, Egypt, and the USA are inviting the parties to new talks on August 15.
EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway
Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly.
Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel
Turkey submitted on Wednesday a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa's genocide proceedings against Israel, announces the Turkish Foreign Ministry. .
Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Bangladesh
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is now advising against non-essential travel to Bangladesh. Demonstrations have taken place in several cities, including the capital Dhaka, during the week, according to the Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh.
French citizens urged to leave Lebanon
France urges its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region. .
French citizens urged to leave Lebanon
France is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region. .
Swedish Man Arrested in Thailand
A middle-aged man from Västerbotten has been arrested in Thailand, suspected of serious crime, writes [Norran](https://norran. se/nyheter/vasterbotten/artikel/medelalders-man-greps-i-thailand-anklagas-for-allvarligt-brott/lw41q48r).
Over 30 dead in terror attack at beach
Suicide bombers and armed perpetrators have taken the lives of at least 37 civilians in an attack on a popular beach strip in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, according to the police. According to reports, one of the dead is said to be from Sweden.
Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes
The Swedish embassy in Lebanon is closing temporarily due to the deteriorated security situation. The staff has been urged to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for the Middle East
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is tightening its travel advisory for Israel and the Palestinian territories, and is now advising against all travel, according to the government's [website](https://www. regeringen.
Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now
Thousands of Swedes are in Lebanon at the same time as a regional major war may be imminent. If a crisis breaks out, Sweden has no obligation to evacuate them.
Blinken: "The US is not involved"
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that "the USA had no knowledge of or was involved in" the attack where Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was killed. Several countries, including Iran, have reacted strongly to the news of the attack.
Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave
As many as 10,000 Swedish citizens may be in Lebanon, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' assessment. In the event of an escalated conflict in the area, people risk being trapped.
Flights to Beirut stopped
Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa. .
Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas
Nicolás Maduro has officially been declared the winner of Venezuela's controversial election. But the international criticism is widespread.
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