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USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

USA and China at Odds Over Existence of Tariff Negotiations

Fri 25 Apr 2025 08:57 CEST

China continues to deny that tariff talks are being held with the USA, even though the USA insists on it. President Trump says that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping contacted him, according to an interview with Time Magazine on April 22

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Israel Removes Condolences to Pope Francis from Social Media

Fri 25 Apr 2025 08:23 CEST

Shortly after Pope Francis' death, the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a brief message on X: "Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

India Orders Pakistanis to Leave Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

Thu 24 Apr 2025 11:34 CEST

India orders Pakistanis to leave the country and Islamabad expels diplomats and stops trade links. Nervousness increases at the border between the two nuclear powers after last week's fatal shootings in Indian Kashmir

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

Medin's Wife Faces Surreal Risk Amid Charges in Turkey

Wed 23 Apr 2025 14:39 CEST

While the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin is imprisoned in Turkey, a constant countdown is underway for his wife Sofie Axelsson, who is pregnant with the couple's first child. There are many emotions, both anxious and cautiously hopeful, she says after the news that he has now been charged

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Deadly Kashmir Attack

Wed 23 Apr 2025 08:36 CEST

The tensions between India and Pakistan are increasing after 26 people were killed by armed men in a tourist resort in Indian Kashmir. India has reduced its diplomatic ties with the neighboring country and is closing an important border crossing

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Tue 22 Apr 2025 19:58 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times.

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Sun 20 Apr 2025 15:58 CEST

The Trump administration plans to drastically cut diplomatic relations with mainly African countries – and shut down operations related to democracy and human rights issues.

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

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Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Sun 20 Apr 2025 07:14 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has not given an order for an extension of the ceasefire in Ukraine. This says his spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov according to the state-controlled news agency Tass

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

Sat 19 Apr 2025 06:08 CEST

The USA is prepared to recognize the Ukrainian region of Crimea as Russian, as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, sources tell Bloomberg.

China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

China Refutes Claims of Supplying Weapons to Russia

Fri 18 Apr 2025 10:22 CEST

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Thu 17 Apr 2025 20:17 CEST

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

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Thu 17 Apr 2025 16:12 CEST

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

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

Wed 16 Apr 2025 13:12 CEST

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

Swedish Teen Arrested in Australia for Alleged Gang Recruitment

Swedish Teen Arrested in Australia for Alleged Gang Recruitment

Wed 16 Apr 2025 08:47 CEST

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

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

Tue 15 Apr 2025 17:58 CEST

The Russian ambassador has been summoned by the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, the government reports on its website.

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Tue 15 Apr 2025 11:15 CEST

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

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

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

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:21 CEST

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 and USA to Continue Indirect Nuclear Talks with Omani Mediation

Iran and USA to Continue Indirect Nuclear Talks with Omani Mediation

Sun 13 Apr 2025 11:56 CEST

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.

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Sun 13 Apr 2025 09:15 CEST

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

Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

Fri 11 Apr 2025 07:46 CEST

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

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

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

Fri 11 Apr 2025 05:05 CEST

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

Thu 10 Apr 2025 21:41 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 10 Apr 2025 10:43 CEST

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)

Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Norway Welcomes More Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care

Thu 10 Apr 2025 07:29 CEST

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.