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The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

Israel's renewed bombings against Gaza spark strong international reactions. Qatar, one of the leading mediators in the war, warns that the attacks can undermine security in the region.

The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

Foreign Ministry confirms: Six Swedes out of Gaza

For the first time since May 2024, Swedes have been able to leave Gaza with the help of the Swedish Foreign Ministry. .

Foreign Ministry confirms: Six Swedes out of Gaza

Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria

Canada is planning to ease its economic sanctions against Syria and appoint a new ambassador to the country, announces the Canadian Foreign Ministry. .

Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria

Iran and Russia Discuss Nuclear Energy – in China

China will this week host tripartite talks with Iran and Russia about Iran's nuclear energy program, announces Beijing. The talks are being held in light of the international community's fear that Tehran will develop nuclear weapons.

Iran and Russia Discuss Nuclear Energy – in China

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent. .

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Espionage Allegations: Russia Expels Diplomats

Two British diplomats in Russia have had their accreditation withdrawn and have two weeks to leave the country. The Britons worked at the country's embassy in Moscow.

Espionage Allegations: Russia Expels Diplomats

Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Sweden's ambassador to the country. State-run Iranian media report that this has been done in protest against what is considered inappropriate statements by Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Sources: Rubio clashed with Musk – Trump watched

The division was supposed to have been total and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio was furious with Elon Musk in connection with a meeting this week. While the two parties were scolding each other, President Donald Trump looked on as if it were a tennis match, reports The New York Times.

Sources: Rubio clashed with Musk – Trump watched

Iran's Ambassador Summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs over Djalali's Health

Iran's ambassador has been "urgently" summoned to the Foreign Ministry since receiving information that the health of the death-sentenced Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has deteriorated. .

Iran's Ambassador Summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs over Djalali's Health

USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump

Egypt's plan for Gaza's future does not meet the standards according to USA's President Donald Trump, announces the American Foreign Ministry. It does not live up to the expectations, says spokesperson Tammy Bruce at a press conference.

USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Russia rejects a proposal for a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine. Anything other than a stable "final settlement" is "completely unacceptable", says Maria Zacharova at the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Trump threatens Gaza - and gives Hamas "final warning"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, gives a "final warning" to the terrorist-listed Hamas in Gaza. He also threatens the entire population of Gaza with death if the hostages are not released.

Trump threatens Gaza - and gives Hamas "final warning"

US Engages in Rare Direct Talks with Hamas Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

The USA's envoy has had direct "talks and discussions" with representatives of the terrorist-listed Hamas. The news of the talks comes simultaneously as the continued ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain.

US Engages in Rare Direct Talks with Hamas Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

Romania Expels Russian Diplomats Amid Election Influence Scandal

Romania has on Wednesday ordered two Russian diplomats to leave the country. It concerns Russia's military attaché and deputy military attaché in Romania, who have been declared persona non grata, according to a statement from the Romanian Foreign Ministry.

Romania Expels Russian Diplomats Amid Election Influence Scandal

Gaza Faces Food Crisis as UN Warns of Dwindling Supplies

Two weeks – then the food will run out. The UN's food program warns of rapidly dwindling stocks in Gaza since Israel stopped the import of emergency aid.

Gaza Faces Food Crisis as UN Warns of Dwindling Supplies

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Leaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo.

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Russia considers Volodymyr Zelenskyj's visit to the USA to be "a complete political and diplomatic failure for the regime in Kyiv", according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry. .

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's call for the movement to lay down its arms does not concern the Kurdish-led forces in Syria, announces its leader Mazloum Abdi. He, and the leadership in Iraqi Kurdistan, welcome the message, however.

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

Ukraine responds to the Kremlin's demands: Laughable

According to the Kremlin, there is no room to negotiate about the five Ukrainian regions that Russia claims to have annexed. "Ridiculous", Ukraine means.

Ukraine responds to the Kremlin's demands: Laughable

USAID-fired employees get a quarter of an hour to collect their belongings

The Trump administration is determined to withdraw 60 billion dollars in aid to foreign countries. Staff who have lost their jobs at the aid agency USAID have a quarter of an hour to clear their workplaces.

USAID-fired employees get a quarter of an hour to collect their belongings

Putin backs halved defense budget – not Xi

China defends its defense budget. Beijing's move is a reaction to Russia's support for Donald Trump's proposal to halve the superpowers' defense expenditures.

Putin backs halved defense budget – not Xi

Russia opens new embassies in Africa

Russia is to open seven embassies in Africa in the coming years, reports the Russian state news agency Tass. .

Russia opens new embassies in Africa

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Europe will not be sitting at the negotiating table in the planned peace talks between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine, according to the USA's special Ukraine envoy. Sweden's government expresses concern and criticizes the message.

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance

The right to consular assistance abroad for individuals with dual citizenship should be investigated. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance