Starve to death or be shot to death? That dilemma is now faced by aid workers in Gaza when the starvation has also reached them. Our employees have given up hope. The will to work for a better future is broken for they no longer believe in it, says Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Aid.
ConflictsDrusian forces have retaken control of the city of Sweida in southern Syria, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa urges all parties to "fully" respect the ceasefire.
WorldHollywood celebrities and fashion models, royalty and Trump children – there is no shortage of either capital or glamour when Jeff Bezos got married in Venice. The criticized wedding took place on Friday evening.
WorldSeveral hundred people from Greece and other countries have been evacuated from Israel and then flown to Europe, announce Greek and Polish authorities. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) at least one of the passengers was a Swedish citizen.
WorldIn the premiere, Brazil's new national team captain Carlo Ancelotti had to settle for 0–0 against Ecuador. When he turned 66, he got to celebrate a ticket to the World Championship 2026. Via 1–0 against Paraguay, Brazil is clear for the championship.
SportsThe Central Asian country Uzbekistan can prepare for football fever next summer. The former Soviet republic's men's national team is clear for its first World Championship final in history. Jordan is also clear for its first World Championship – and South Korea for its eleventh.
FootballThe convicted IS-terrorist Osama Krayem was present, but he did not participate in the execution, he claims through his defender. At the same time, the murdered Jordanian pilot's family is closely following the trial. There are some remaining questions that the family has, says their legal representative.
SwedenIsraeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.
World politicsIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that they will proceed into the Gaza Strip with full military force within a few days. This can be seen as a move connected to Donald Trump's visit to the region, according to the Middle East expert Isabell Schierenbeck.
ConflictsThe aid organization World Central Kitchen) WCK is closing its soup kitchens in Gaza. The reason is that there is hardly any food left to cook as a consequence of Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid.
ConflictsTwo tourists from Belgium – a mother and her son – have been found dead after heavy rainfall in southern Jordan.
WorldJordan bans the Muslim Brotherhood after a suspected conspiracy was revealed.
WorldNorway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg are to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, reports VG.
World politicsAbout 20 Swedes have been evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, confirms Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) to SR Ekot.
Swedish politicsJordan's intelligence service has arrested 16 people suspected of a plot threatening national security.
WorldIsrael is negotiating with two countries about accepting Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
ConflictsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron announces that France may recognize a Palestinian state as early as June.
WorldIsrael's controversial security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has once again visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which has led to strong condemnations from Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Hamas – as well as within the government itself.
WorldIsrael is making several demands on terrorist-designated Hamas in the negotiations on a ceasefire. The Islamist movement must lay down all its weapons. In return, Hamas leaders can get a free pass out of Gaza, says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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