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USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

The USA hopes that Sweden will lend a helping hand in the Americans' work to "revive" the dialogue with the closed dictatorship. This is stated by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the American Foreign Ministry, at a press conference on Monday after Swedish diplomats have now returned to Pyongyang after being forced to leave in 2020 due to the pandemic.

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. .

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded".

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran has summoned the ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The reason is that the countries have imposed new sanctions against Iran, which is said to supply Russia with ballistic missiles to use in the war against Ukraine.

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

Donald Trump seems to have provoked Germany during last night's debate against Kamala Harris. Now Berlin is engaging in a war of words with the former president.

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha says that all restrictions on using American and British weapons in Russia must cease. At the same time, the USA and the UK announce that the countries are sending more support to Ukraine.

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required.

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

The Taliban regime does not recognize diplomatic outposts established by Afghanistan's previous government. On Thursday, the Afghan embassy in Norway's capital Oslo will close.

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

A Swedish man who was sentenced to death in Iraq for drug offenses has had his sentence converted to imprisonment, according to reports to Swedish media. The reports on the length of his prison sentence vary.

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sudan's regime rejects a UN demand for an "independent and impartial" force to protect millions of vulnerable inhabitants. The WHO chief says that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the civil war that has lasted for 16 months.

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner.

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .

They can take over after Billström

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week. .

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is following in a stream of resignations from Ukraine's government. In a power struggle behind the scenes of the government, President Zelensky's closest man has already pushed Kuleba aside.

The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The Israeli military has struck for the third day in a row against targets on the occupied West Bank. Israel claims that a local Hamas leader – reportedly a Norwegian citizen according to media reports – has been killed.

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel. .

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada

Mexico's president says the country has put its relations with the USA and Canada "on hold". This after the neighboring countries expressed concern over a proposed – and controversial – review of Mexico's judicial system.

Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada

Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern

A Chinese military aircraft has for the first time violated Japanese airspace, according to the Japanese government. China responds that the country is gathering information to verify the claims.

Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern

Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy

Denmark opens embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda and closes its embassies in Burkina Faso and Mali. In several other African countries, the "diplomatic muscle power" will be strengthened at Danish embassies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces in a press release.

Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy

Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border

Belarus is gathering large quantities of soldiers and military equipment at the border with Ukraine under the pretext of a military exercise, according to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. The information about the military buildup in the Homel region comes from Ukrainian intelligence services.

Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border

Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed

The number of dead after a landslide on the Thai tourist island of Phuket has risen to nine, local media reports. .

Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed

Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested

Rawa Majid's mother, also known as "the Kurdish fox", may have been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to information received by Aftonbladet. "We are aware of the information, but cannot comment on it further", writes Daniel Gazett at the police's national media center in an email to TT.

Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested