Donald Trump's tariff threat against countries that support Greenland was a real eye-opener. When EU heads of state and government meet now to talk about competitiveness, it is actually about how EU countries will stand on their own in a new, threatening world. There are fears that Europe will become a kind of kickball in world politics, says Europe expert Göran von Sydow.
WorldThe cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe.
World politicsThe USA is closing a liaison office for Palestinian issues in Jerusalem. The decision is seen as symbolic support for Israel's stance in the Middle East.
WorldThe President of the USA, Donald Trump, is revoking the security clearance of a long list of opposition leaders in the USA. According to Trump, it no longer lies in the nation's interest that they have access to classified information.
World politicsDonald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
World politicsDonald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
World politicsThe outgoing government in the USA is directing new sanctions against the military and warlords in the civil war-torn Sudan.
World politicsAntony Blinken emphasizes in one of his last speeches as US Secretary of State that a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians is the only possible way forward in the conflict in the Middle East.
WorldThe US government accuses individuals within Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide.
WorldItaly's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country.
WorldThe large protests continue in South Korea, despite snow and minus degrees. At the same time, the authorities are preparing for a new attempt to arrest the suspended president.
World politicsThe USA has decided to impose sanctions on Georgia's former Prime Minister, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili.
WorldAustin is alive. We know that as a fact. That's what Nizar Zakka, spokesperson for Hostage Aid Worldwide (HAW), says, who has followed the case of the missing US journalist Austin Tice in Syria.
WorldThe USA announces new support for humanitarian efforts in the civil war-torn Sudan with 200 million dollars, equivalent to 2.2 billion kronor.
ConflictsThe UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a passionate speech about the necessity of supporting Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. There is a flame of hope, said Guterres as he addressed the UN Security Council.
WorldThe USA has had direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS), which has taken power in Syria, says the USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken. This despite the Islamist group being classified as a terrorist organization by the USA.
WorldIS has killed six shepherds in an area in the Syrian desert notorious for extremist attacks, according to the UK-based conflict monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
WorldThe EU is reported to open up for diplomatic relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises that the US will cooperate with Iraq to achieve stability in Syria.
WorldThe USA announces a new support package to Ukraine worth 500 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 5.5 billion kronor.
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