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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.

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

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".

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

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.

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

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.

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

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. .

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

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.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against travel to 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

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

France is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon after an escalated threat of war in the region. .

French citizens urged to leave Lebanon

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).

Swedish Man Arrested in Thailand

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.

Over 30 dead in terror attack at beach

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.

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

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.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for the Middle East

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.

Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

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.

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

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.

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

Flights to Beirut stopped

Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa. .

Flights to Beirut stopped

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.

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs [advises](https://regeringen. se/ud-avrader/libanon--andrad-avradan/) since October 2023 all Swedes who are in Lebanon to leave the country.

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Iran warns of consequences

Now Iran is warning of the consequences of Israeli attacks on Lebanon. "All impulsive actions by the Zionist regime can lead to increased instability, uncertainty, and war in the region," says Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, according to AFP.

Iran warns of consequences

Main Person Behind Drug Website Arrested in Istanbul

The mastermind behind an earlier version of the drug sales site Flugsvamp has been arrested in Istanbul, reports Expressen with reference to the Turkish Hürriyet. .

Main Person Behind Drug Website Arrested in Istanbul

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms: Swedish man dies in paragliding accident

A Swedish man in his 30s has died after a paragliding accident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms to [Aftonbladet. ](https://www.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms: Swedish man dies in paragliding accident

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris.

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Ukraine's Foreign Minister travels to China

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit China on Tuesday. There, he will hold talks about the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, announces Ukraine's Foreign Ministry.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister travels to China

Source: Berlin Investigates Death Sentence Against German in Belarus

Belarus and Germany are holding "consultations" about a German citizen who, under unclear circumstances, is said to have been sentenced to death in a court in Minsk, announces the Belarusian Foreign Ministry. The 30-year-old man is said to have been sentenced in June, accused of, among other things, "terrorism", according to the Belarusian human rights organization Vjasna.

Source: Berlin Investigates Death Sentence Against German in Belarus