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USA: 8,000 North Koreans at Ukraine's border
The USA claims that at least 8,000 soldiers from North Korea are in the Kursk region, near Ukraine's border. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is disappointed with the lack of reaction from Western countries when North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia.
Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia
A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".
Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order
Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately.
Qatar: New contact with Hamas after Sinwar's death
The negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza are expected to resume "in the coming days", announced the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. .
Smoke rises from attacked Lebanon
Intensive fighting and bombardments are being reported from Lebanon, where Israel has launched an attack on the Iran-allied Shia militia Hezbollah. Three local leaders and around 70 "operatives" have been killed in a raid, according to Israel's military.
Blinken Receives Swedish Royal Order for NATO Assistance
Ten foreign citizens are each awarded a Swedish royal order as a thank you for their help in connection with Sweden's membership in NATO. Among others, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin will receive the royal Order of the North Star, according to the government.
Blinken on a new trip to the Middle East
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Israel on Monday in yet another attempt to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The visit is Blinken's eleventh since the war broke out in October last year.
The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza
The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.
USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel
The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected. .
Taiwan: Chinese aircraft carrier spotted
A Chinese aircraft carrier has been spotted south of Taiwan, announces the defense department on the self-governing island. The vessel is said to have entered waters near the Bashi Channel, which lies between Taiwan and the Philippines, and is expected to continue into the western Pacific Ocean.
USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way
Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. .
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the UN: Russia must be forced to make peace
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj demands at a meeting in the UN Security Council that Russia be pressured into a peace. .
Blinken in Cairo for Gaza Talks
The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken is in Cairo, Egypt, to once again discuss a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza War. The country's President Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi promises to increase his efforts to make such a reality.
Netanyahu: Israel Expands War Goals
Israelis who were forced to flee from the country's northern parts after shelling from Hezbollah in Lebanon should be able to return safely, emphasizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement about an expanded goal for the war comes ahead of the American foreign minister's planned visit to Cairo.
USA imposes new sanctions on Russian media company
The US Department of State announced on Friday that additional sanctions will be imposed on the Russian state-controlled media company RT, which supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine. American sanctions have previously been directed against RT (formerly Russia Today) and two of its leading employees; Friday's decision adds that RT is a direct part of the Russian war machine.
Pressure in the USA on Robot Rights for Kiev
The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on military support to Ukraine. The goal is also to give Kiev advantages over Moscow in potential peace negotiations.
Ukraine is allowed to shoot further
Ukraine is on its way to get the green light to use advanced weapons against targets deeper into Russia, according to media reports in the USA and the UK. .
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.
USA reviews arms conditions for Ukraine
The USA is reviewing the question of whether Ukraine should be allowed to use American long-distance weapons to reach targets deep within Russia. This is stated by President Joe Biden.
Blinken: Iran is sending more weapons to Russia
Iran has sent ballistic missiles to Russia – weapons that will likely be used against Ukraine within the next few weeks, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to London. .
Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake
Israel's military acknowledges that it is highly likely that its soldiers mistakenly shot and killed an American-Turkish activist last week. The shots were fired on Friday in connection with a protest against illegal settlements outside the city of Beita on the West Bank, where both Palestinians and foreigners participated.
González vows to continue the fight in exile
Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU.
USA provides more support to violence-stricken Haiti
The USA is providing 45 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 462 million kronor, in new support to violence-plagued Haiti. This is announced by Foreign Minister Antony Blinken – and urges other countries to contribute more money to the multinational police operation aimed at stopping the violence.
Despite New Talks: "Hopes Have Dwindled Significantly"
An Israeli delegation is once again on its way to Cairo for talks on hostages and a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. But the situation looks bleak, according to Anders Persson, Middle East expert.
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