India is paying about two billion dollars (approximately SEK 19 billion) to lease a nuclear-powered so-called attack submarine from Russia. But it may not be used in warfare according to the agreement between the countries.
BusinessUkrainian representatives are meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida today, Ukrainian media reports. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin shows zero signs of wanting to compromise.
WorldSri Lanka has been hit by the nation's worst natural disaster in more than 20 years, and the death toll continues to rise there and in other countries in South and Southeast Asia after this week's torrential rains. Nearly 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing.
WorldThe image of Europe as "a sick old man" – in a nutshell compared to the US – is not true, argues LO economist Torbjörn Hållö. People believe that deregulation and reduced taxes are the key to success. But the success in the US is an illusion, he says.
BusinessSick children are flocking to hospitals in India's capital, where smog is thick. The air in the Delhi area is now so polluted that the famous Red Fort palace is starting to turn black.
WorldThe EU Parliament agrees to further postpone new rules to prevent deforestation of rainforest. Good for Sweden, some claim. Disaster for the climate, others say.
WorldThere is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows. This is also a way for serious organized crime to make money, says Police Chief Johan Grenfors, Chairman of the Sanctions Cooperation Council.
BusinessThe US is demanding “more balanced” digital laws from the EU before steel tariffs and other trade can be resolved. The EU could get trillions of dollars (trillions in Swedish) in investment, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is luring.
BusinessThe countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil agreed on an agreement on Saturday. Cautiously positive reactions are mixed with harsh criticism in the aftermath. "The agreement is far from what science requires," says Mary Robinson, the UN's former envoy for climate issues.
SwedenThe draft climate agreement in Belém represents a setback on important points such as the phasing out of fossil fuels and investments in climate adaptation, according to climate policy expert Björn-Ola Linnér. It must not be forgotten that those who have really “ruined the party” down here are Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the Arab group and the fossil fuel countries.
SwedenTwo words risk causing a potential agreement between the world's countries to collapse. Sweden is among the countries demanding that the issue of fossil fuels be addressed in the documents. A new draft could be in the works late Friday.
SwedenDon't obstruct, but speed up the negotiations. That's the UN climate chief's message at COP30, where countries disagree on three key issues with just five days left before the climate summit.
SwedenBangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, in reference to last year's deadly and brutal crackdown on student-led protests.
WorldA land area larger than the whole of Europe would be needed if the world's countries are to meet their climate goals. About half of that would need to be new forest, according to a major new report. The study shows that countries are putting too much faith in forests to solve climate problems.
SwedenIndian police have carried out raids against a banned Islamist party in disputed Kashmir, just days after suicide bombers killed at least 12 people in Delhi.
WorldTwo final losses and one victory on the world tour. Beach volleyball talents Jacob Hölting Nilsson, 20, and Elmer Andersson, 19, have had a "really good season" - and now they are ranked third in the world ahead of the World Championships in Australia. It has been fun to show off our highest level, says Andersson.
SportsShe calls her a gangster. But Arundhati Roy's mother Mary is also an important source for the Indian writer and activist's two greatest books: I have always thought she belongs in literature.
EntertainmentGlobal emissions are expected to decline, a new UN report shows. But it's only a small decrease.
SwedenThe outlook for the Swedish economy is brighter, according to Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. At the same time, the EU risks falling behind the rest of the world, including in the area of AI. We could lose our chance if we regulate too tightly. I'm worried about that, he says.
TechnologyAt least eight people have been killed and over twenty injured after a powerful car explosion in the Indian capital Delhi.
WorldChina is commissioning a new aircraft carrier – the country's third and most advanced to date.
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