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Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict

Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict

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While the world looks the other way, the civilian population in the civil war-torn Sudan is exposed to war crime after war crime. The oasis town of al-Fashir is the last town in the war-torn region of Darfur that has not yet fallen to the rebel group RSF

Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

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Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

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Talk about security guarantees and heightened hopes for a peace summit. But despite Donald Trump's efforts, nothing suggests that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to give up the war in Ukraine

Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs

Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs

3 MIN READ

Today, the new tariffs on exports to the USA begin to apply. At the same time, Sweden and the EU are now breaking ground for new trade routes

Israel Sees West Bank Annexation as a "Golden Opportunity"

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Israel Sees West Bank Annexation as a "Golden Opportunity"

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Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has adopted a motion to annex the Palestinian West Bank. The decision is not legally binding, but a symbolic act, according to Udi Sommer, political scientist at Tel Aviv University

USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks

USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks

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President Donald Trump has ordered that two nuclear-powered American submarines be moved to "suitable regions" in response to "very provocative" Russian statements. I interpret it as that they are nuclear-armed submarines, but one should add that it is unclear, says Jan Hallenberg, associated senior researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute, to DN

Wallet Concerns Drive Upset in Japanese Election

Wallet Concerns Drive Upset in Japanese Election

2 MIN READ

It was an engaged electorate that on Sunday elected representatives to the Japanese parliament's upper house. Not since 2010 has the voter turnout been so high

EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union

EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union

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Parts of the EU countries' climate work can take place in countries outside the union with the new climate goal. The proposal is heavily criticized by environmental organizations and similar previous initiatives have been difficult to control

Controversy in Finland as President Stubb's Son Lands Sought-After Internship

Controversy in Finland as President Stubb's Son Lands Sought-After Internship

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Outraged feelings have been aroused in Finland since it has become known that a sought-after internship at the Finnish Institute of Foreign Policy has gone to none other than the internationally acclaimed President Alexander Stubb's son.

Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path

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Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path

3 MIN READ

Karol Nawrocki's victory in the Polish presidential election is a setback for Ukraine. Poland will slow down Ukraine's path to the EU and Nato as much as possible, says analyst Stefan Ingvarsson

Why Putin Continues War Despite Sanctions and Negotiations

Why Putin Continues War Despite Sanctions and Negotiations

2 MIN READ

Trump calls Putin "completely crazy" and says he is considering new sanctions. But in practice, nothing happens at all – and over Ukraine the bombs continue to fall

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

3 MIN READ

On Sunday, Romania is going to the polls. If the far-right candidate George Simion becomes the country's next president, a challenging time awaits for European cooperation

Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely

Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely

2 MIN READ

The world is on high alert after the Indian attack on several targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled areas. Both countries have nuclear weapons – and Pakistan is threatening revenge

Mike Waltz Expected to Resign Amid Signal Scandal, Expert Says

Mike Waltz Expected to Resign Amid Signal Scandal, Expert Says

2 MIN READ

According to several sources, Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to resign. USA expert Jan Hallenberg believes it partly depends on the scandal surrounding the messaging service Signal

Ukraine Mineral Agreement Crucial but Peace Still Distant

Ukraine Mineral Agreement Crucial but Peace Still Distant

2 MIN READ

For Ukraine, the mineral agreement is "completely necessary". But also for Donald Trump, it is important, according to USA expert Jan Hallenberg

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

3 MIN READ

Further deaths are reported as sectarian violence rages around Syria's capital Damascus. Israel has intervened and claims to want to defend threatened Druze

Trump's Ukraine Plan Criticized as Advantageous for Putin

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Trump's Ukraine Plan Criticized as Advantageous for Putin

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Donald Trump's ideas for putting an end to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine are "really a jackpot for Putin". This is what analyst Jakob Hedenskog says, who warns about what such a deal would entail for the entire world

Trump's Peace Threat: US Exit from Talks Seen as Impractical

Trump's Peace Threat: US Exit from Talks Seen as Impractical

3 MIN READ

The USA is trying to pressure both Ukraine and Russia into an agreement by threatening to abandon the peace negotiations. But in practice, it would be difficult for the USA to completely leave the process, says USA expert Jan Hallenberg

Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

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Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

4 MIN READ

Table tennis legend Jörgen Persson's new job in Saudi Arabia cannot solely be seen as "sportswashing". It is a side effect of the authoritarian regime's attempt to maintain its geopolitical power, according to researcher Anna Vidén

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

2 MIN READ

The relationship between the USA and China is deteriorating due to the trade war, not just when it comes to the countries' economies. It can entail increased risks in several areas

Falsterbo Horse Show Ends Al Shira'aa Partnership After Threats

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Falsterbo Horse Show Ends Al Shira'aa Partnership After Threats

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Falsterbo Horse Show is ending its controversial collaboration with Al Shira'aa Stables, the organization announces in a press release. "The threats and hatred that have occurred have been beyond all reason", says competition chairman Jana Wannius

Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

1 MIN READ

The American President Donald Trump accuses European countries of freeloading on the USA.

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

2 MIN READ

The risk of a major war following the US attack on Yemen is "not zero", according to an expert. But the Houthi movement will likely respond

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

5 MIN READ

The crack that has arisen between the USA and Europe can imply an opening for China, which can take advantage of the shaky relationship. Now China is trying to present itself as the primary defender of the rule-based world order

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

4 MIN READ

Is Syria on its way to falling back into civil war – just a few months after the Assad regime's fall? In just a few days, over 1,300 people were killed along the Syrian Mediterranean coast, mainly Alawites and Christians. Many are now terrified and have fled the country