Vast areas of degraded nature are being restored around the world, according to a new UN report. The total area is 5.6 times the size of Sweden. The jaguar in South America, the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan and the dolphin in India are among the animals making a comeback.
SwedenBelarus will release 25 political prisoners, US envoy John Coale announced during his recent visit to the country's capital, Minsk. In exchange, the US will lift sanctions against two of the country's companies, according to the envoy.
WorldIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian leader Vladimir Putin for Russia's stance in the ongoing war between the US and Iran. The thanks were given during the ongoing summit in Kyrgyzstan.
ConflictsChinese President Xi Jinping has met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at an ongoing summit in Kyrgyzstan. The uncertainty and unpredictability of the international order have clearly increased, Xi said.
WorldThe attacks in the Iran war have flared up again after a month of relative calm. According to President Donald Trump, more American attacks are expected - and the US will "hit hard." At the same time, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian calls for dialogue.
World politicsPresident Vladimir Putin and three Russian political allies are demanding that Armenia hold a referendum on future EU membership. The move comes as Armenia, previously loyal to Moscow, turns its sights to Brussels.
World politicsThere 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.
BusinessRussia's president Vladimir Putin wants to strengthen ties with former Soviet republics in Central Asia.
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