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Belarus: No US visas issued for Trump's peace council delegation

Belarus's delegation to Donald Trump's "peace council" was not granted a visa to the United States, the country's foreign ministry said in an angry statement.

Spain will send emergency aid to Cuba through UN channels

Spain will send emergency aid to economically struggling Cuba.

Sida to persuade countries to accept deportees

Aid should be used as a carrot-and-stick approach to get countries of origin to accept deportees and to increase returns from Sweden. This is one of the government's messages to the development assistance agency Sida this year.

Switzerland: New US-Iran talks expected in Geneva next week

New talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected in Geneva next week, the Swiss foreign ministry has confirmed.

Mexican ships carrying 814 tons of emergency aid arrive in Cuba

Two Mexican ships carrying 814 tons of food and supplies have arrived in Cuba, which is being hard-pressed by the tightened US blockade.

S demands Sweden summon Israel's ambassador over decision to expand control of the West Bank

The Social Democrats are demanding that the Swedish government summon Israel's ambassador to Sweden in connection with the decision to expand Israeli control over the West Bank.

Swedish Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Cuba amid acute fuel shortages

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Swedes against vacationing in Cuba due to acute fuel shortages in the country.

New storm at the Norwegian Foreign Ministry - a mistake

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide admits he broke the rules in connection with his son getting a coveted internship.

Acute radio crisis at BBC World Service - money runs out in seven weeks

The historic BBC World Service is being hit hard by cuts, and a new funding deal is being delayed. The current contract expires in seven weeks, warns BBC Director-General Tim Davie.

Norway ready for independent Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Storting has begun work to establish an independent investigation into Norwegian connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomes an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Top Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul resigns after Epstein scandal

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry announced that top diplomat Mona Juul is resigning as ambassador after revelations about Epstein's will.

Swede shot in Patong, Phuket, Thailand - one arrested

A 25-year-old man was shot to death in Patong, Phuket, Thailand, on Friday. According to several media outlets, he was a Swedish citizen linked to gang-related crime. A man has been arrested.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran's oil industry, targeting 14 vessels

The United States announced new sanctions against Iran and its oil industry. The announcement was made in connection with indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Oman.

Henrik Dorsin plays unknown war hero in new Netflix film The Swedish Link

Henrik Dorsin, rarely seen in dramatic roles, plays a Swedish war hero in the new Netflix film "The Swedish Link." "In the times we live in now, it might be good to remind ourselves that there have been people who have had backbone," Dorsin says.

Epstein scandal: Thorbjørn Jagland investigated for gross corruption

Thorbjørn Jagland, a former prime minister and foreign minister of Norway, is suspected of gross corruption linked to the Epstein files.

Details: Steve Witkoff to meet Iran in Istanbul on Friday

Iran's president has announced the start of nuclear talks with the United States, according to state-run media. The United States is reporting that envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday.

Two tourists flew drones over the Riksdag and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in central Stockholm

China pledges support and assistance to Cuba amid increasing US pressure

China will support Cuba, the government in Beijing says, in a situation where the United States is putting increasingly tough pressure on the island nation.

ICE agents at the Olympics - Not welcome in Milan

Federal agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are taking part in security work at the Winter Olympics. They are not welcome, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala says.

Hope lost for missing Swede in New Zealand

The rescue service in New Zealand now considers hope lost for six people who are missing after a volcanic slope collapsed over a campsite. A Swede is among them, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to Aftonbladet.

Swedish national missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite

A Swedish national is missing after a landslide in New Zealand earlier this week, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Judge says US envoy tried to influence Marine Le Pen case

A US State Department adviser tried to get a French judge to intervene in a verdict against far-right figure Marine Le Pen, the judge said.

Trump says Putin wants to be on the peace council

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to Donald Trump's so-called peace council, Trump claims. Sweden is currently saying no, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).

London strikes back over secret military base on Diego Garcia

After Donald Trump criticized a deal over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, Britain is hitting back. The government in London emphasizes that the agreement secures the fabled military base the two countries maintain there.