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China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

China denies allegations that the country is delivering weapons to any of the parties in the Ukraine war. The statement comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Thursday accused the country of delivering weapons to Russia.
China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry.
Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Germany's incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened up to sending the German-Swedish long-distance robot Taurus to Ukraine. An attack with such a weapon would draw Germany into the war, warns Moscow.
Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

About 20 Swedes have been evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, confirms Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) to SR Ekot. .
20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

Swedish Teen Arrested in Australia for Alleged Gang Recruitment

A 15-year-old Swedish boy was arrested in Australia on Tuesday night. The arrest was made at the request of Danish police, in close cooperation with Swedish and Australian police.
Swedish Teen Arrested in Australia for Alleged Gang Recruitment

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

The Russian ambassador has been summoned by the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, the government reports on its website. .
Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Many closed embassies, withdrawn funds to both the UN and Nato, and mass layoffs of diplomats. These cutbacks are included in an "aggressive" budget proposal for the US Department of State.
US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to discuss the weekend's nuclear energy meeting with the USA together with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The talks with the USA are expected to resume in Italy on Saturday.
Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

Iran and USA to Continue Indirect Nuclear Talks with Omani Mediation

Even the upcoming talks with the USA will be held "indirectly" and with Omani mediation, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry the day after the intense nuclear energy meeting with the USA. .
Iran and USA to Continue Indirect Nuclear Talks with Omani Mediation

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Employees at the US Department of State are being urged to report colleagues who exhibit "unchristian" behavior, reports Politico. It feels very much like "The Handmaid's Tale", says an anonymous official to the news site.
State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

Iran says it wants to give diplomacy a "genuine chance" ahead of this weekend's talks with the USA. .
Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

Xi Jinping to Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia Next Week

China's President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia next week, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The visits will take place throughout the week and coincide with Beijing being in the midst of an escalating trade conflict with the US, where President Donald Trump has introduced 145-percent tariffs on Chinese goods.
Xi Jinping to Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia Next Week

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation. .
EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Eight patients with attendants were evacuated on Wednesday from war-torn Gaza Strip to Norway for medical treatment, announces the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. .
Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk.
Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Swedish Ministry Not Involved in Maryam Moghaddam's Legal Case

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is not working on the case of the Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam, they state to Kulturnytt at Sveriges Radio. .
Swedish Ministry Not Involved in Maryam Moghaddam's Legal Case

Turkish Court Denies Release of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin

A court in Ankara rejected on Wednesday an appeal against the detention of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. That's how it works in Turkey, says Dagens ETC's editor-in-chief Anders Gustafsson.
Turkish Court Denies Release of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin

Zelensky Claims 155 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

At least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This says Volodymyr Zelenskyj hours after China called the allegations of many Chinese soldiers "completely baseless".
Zelensky Claims 155 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

The USA is discontinuing financing for several humanitarian aid programs that provide food to people in need, as shown by a number of contract terminations. However, some of the cuts have been announced by mistake, according to the Foreign Ministry.
US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

US and Russia to Discuss Embassy Reopenings in Istanbul Meeting

Representatives for the USA and Russia are to meet on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss a partial reopening of the countries' respective embassies. This is announced by the American Foreign Ministry – which emphasizes that the war in Ukraine will not be discussed.
US and Russia to Discuss Embassy Reopenings in Istanbul Meeting

Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

Chinese soldiers are fighting for Russia in the ongoing invasion war in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is summoning China's ambassador to the country for talks.
Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

Swedish Government Convenes Crisis Meeting on US Tariffs

This afternoon, the government's strategic coordination group has been called to a meeting due to the American tariffs, reports Aftonbladet. .
Swedish Government Convenes Crisis Meeting on US Tariffs

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Sweden will host NATO's informal foreign minister meeting in 2026. The meeting will be held in Helsingborg in May, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026
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