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Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Switzerland can hold talks between Trump and Putin

Switzerland is ready to host a top-level meeting between the US's incoming president Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, according to the Swiss Foreign Ministry's communications chief Nicolas Bideau to the newspaper Le Temps, reports Kyiv Independent. In June last year, Switzerland hosted a peace conference in Bürgenstock and since then, the country has informed the parties – Ukraine, Russia, and the USA – that they are willing to facilitate diplomatic initiatives.

Switzerland can hold talks between Trump and Putin

German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

The oil tanker that on Friday was reported to be adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen is now being towed eastwards by three boats, reports the German public service company NDR. The cargo consists of around 99,000 tons of oil.

German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

A Swiss citizen has died in an Iranian prison, according to state-controlled media in Iran. Switzerland demands a thorough investigation of the death.

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

A young Swedish man who disappeared in connection with a hike in Nepal in late 2023 has been confirmed dead, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

An oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet with around 99,000 tons of oil in its cargo is adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticizes the Kremlin for risking both the environment and regional security.

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Italy's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country.

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

USA condemns rebels in Congo

The USA condemns the militant group M23 in Congo-Kinshasa after it captured a key central town in the country's eastern part. "M23's continued advance, including the capture of the town of Massi last weekend, hinders the work towards reaching a peace agreement in eastern Congo-Kinshasa while civilians are injured and forcibly displaced", it says in a statement from the American Foreign Ministry.

USA condemns rebels in Congo

Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

Indonesia has formally been approved to join the so-called Brics group, which has long consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. .

Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

A former Israeli soldier on a visit to Brazil was hastily flown back to Israel. This happened after an investigation was initiated in Brazil against him, regarding suspected war crimes linked to his service in Gaza.

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken on the phone with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, the White House announced late on Saturday evening. The conversation revolved around, among other things, "the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that ensures the release of hostages, increases the influx of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and puts an end to the war", according to a [statement](https://www.

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

New American weapons package to Israel

The US government has approved an arms deal with Israel worth 8 billion dollars, equivalent to over 88 billion Swedish kronor, the Foreign Ministry announced. .

New American weapons package to Israel

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranians who were convicted of drug smuggling, according to the country's interior ministry. Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to protest against the unacceptable violation of "rules and norms according to international law", according to the foreign ministry in Tehran.

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

Beijing hits back against accusations that a cyberattack on the US Finance Department was sponsored by the Chinese state. .

China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Russian state media are said to have been blocked on the social media platform Telegram in EU countries, reports The Guardian. .

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

Three tourists have died and several injured in a fire at a popular tourist hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. A witness tells that firefighters broke windows to rescue people from the building.

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt

Two Italian tourists were attacked on Sunday by a shark in the Marsa Alam area in Egypt. According to Egypt's Environment Department, the attack resulted in one man being killed and the other injured.

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt

Italian Journalist Detained in Tehran

The Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Iran for over a week, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry. Sala, who works for, among others, the daily newspaper Il Foglio, is believed to be held in the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, according to her other client Chora Media.

Italian Journalist Detained in Tehran

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

The chaos, the criticism, the commission. The Swedish government's actions during the tsunami disaster were condemned from several quarters.

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

This happened during the first days after the disaster

The waves, chaos, death. The Christmas holiday 2004 saw one of the worst natural disasters in modern times.

This happened during the first days after the disaster

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN. .

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

China promises continued cooperation regarding the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3. The statement comes two days after the vessel left the Kattegat, where it had been anchored since the end of November.

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

China on robot system in the Philippines: Provocative

Philippine military confirms acquisition of American robot system Typhon. "Provocative and dangerous", China responds.

China on robot system in the Philippines: Provocative

Two dead after attack on German Christmas market

Two people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg shortly after 7 pm on Friday evening. According to the city's mayor, 70 are injured, of which 15 are seriously injured, reports TV channel MDR.

Two dead after attack on German Christmas market