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Stranded ship stuck in Norway – awaiting decision

The vessel MV Ruby was to sail through Danish waters with pilot assistance over the weekend – but it didn't happen. The demand for assistance from Danish authorities remains, however, if the vessel sticks to its plan to enter the Baltic Sea.

Stranded ship stuck in Norway – awaiting decision

Closed schools after Hezbollah attack on Haifa

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has fired large quantities of rockets from Lebanon towards, among other things, a military base in Haifa, in northern Israel. Israel is also shelling targets in Lebanon, and has ordered that all schools in the north be closed until Monday.

Closed schools after Hezbollah attack on Haifa

USA urges citizens to leave Lebanon

The USA is urging its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country. "Considering that it is impossible to predict how the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel will develop, and the explosions that have occurred in various places in Lebanon, also in Beirut, the embassy is urging American citizens to leave the country while there are still commercial alternatives available", states the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

USA urges citizens to leave Lebanon

UN: Personal seeker attack was a crime

Using ordinary communication devices as weapons, as in the personal radio- and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon, is a violation of human rights. .

UN: Personal seeker attack was a crime

Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

More fatalities have been confirmed after Israel's attack on southern Beirut on Friday. Among the 37 dead are 15 high-ranking Hezbollah members - but also several children.

Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

Deadly Israeli Attack in Beirut

Israel's military has launched an attack in a densely populated area in southern Beirut. At least nine have been confirmed dead and up to 60 people have been injured, according to Lebanon's health department.

Deadly Israeli Attack in Beirut

Damaged ship with hazardous cargo en route to Sweden

A broken ship with dangerous Russian cargo can approach Sweden's coast and the Baltic Sea. According to the Coast Guard, it is still unclear where the ship will end up.

Damaged ship with hazardous cargo en route to Sweden

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

American top officials believe that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas is unlikely before President Joe Biden's term expires in January, reports the Wall Street Journal. .

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

Unique scope of the persons seeker attack

Long-term planning and large resources are likely behind the operation in Lebanon where thousands of seekers suddenly exploded. We are many who are stunned, says intelligence expert Tony Ingesson.

Unique scope of the persons seeker attack

Hezbollah's leader vows revenge after explosions

The enemy has crossed all red lines, says Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in a speech that for the first time comments on the recent events in Lebanon. At the same time on Thursday, Israel attacked hundreds of targets in southern Lebanon, according to Israel's military.

Hezbollah's leader vows revenge after explosions

Lebanon: Messages triggered the explosions

It was Israeli agents who started the shell companies behind Hezbollah's exploding people trackers. This is reported by The New York Times, citing informed sources.

Lebanon: Messages triggered the explosions

Electronic Attacks: This is What We Know

Hundreds, likely thousands, of people seekers have exploded in a coordinated attack in Lebanon. Then came reports where walkie-talkies and other electronics are said to have exploded and killed another 20 people.

Electronic Attacks: This is What We Know

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

One by one, personal locators and walkie-talkies in pockets and hands exploded. The method – borrowed from a spy novel – raises a number of questions related to the laws of war.

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Iran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday.

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Middle East Expert on Lebanon: "Caught Off Guard"

New explosions shake Lebanon on Wednesday. Just the day before, thousands of people were injured and at least a dozen killed when large quantities of ammonium nitrate exploded.

Middle East Expert on Lebanon: "Caught Off Guard"

Fear in Beirut: "Pulled out all cables quickly"

In a country already ravaged by crisis, ordinary flashlights and walkie-talkies have suddenly exploded like thousands of small bombs. Anxious Beirut residents pulled out the cords from their home electronics.

Fear in Beirut: "Pulled out all cables quickly"

Hezbollah's First Attack After the Explosions

The Lebanese Hezbollah has fired about ten rockets towards northern Israel, according to Israeli media. The projectiles landed in open terrain and caused no damage, according to the reports.

Hezbollah's First Attack After the Explosions

Concern in Denmark as dangerous Russian cargo passes by

A ship with dangerous Russian cargo will now pass the Great Belt and enter the Baltic Sea, despite being rejected by Norway and not being welcome in the intended destination of Lithuania. This is reported by Danish media, citing the authority Søfartsstyrelsen.

Concern in Denmark as dangerous Russian cargo passes by

After the Shock Attack: Hezbollah Leader to Speak

The Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah plans to address "the latest developments" in a speech on Thursday. The speech will be held at 16 Swedish time, in light of the fact that thousands of people have been injured and several have died when explosives purchased by the extremist movement exploded in Lebanon.

After the Shock Attack: Hezbollah Leader to Speak

The Pager Attack: This is What We Know

Hundreds, likely thousands, of people have exploded in a coordinated attack in Lebanon. A dozen people have been killed and several thousand have been injured.

The Pager Attack: This is What We Know

New wave of explosions – death toll rises in Lebanon

At least 20 people have been killed and over 450 people injured in a second wave of explosions in Lebanon, according to the country's health department. Israel's defense minister announces that the country's war focus has shifted northwards – and says that a "new phase" has begun.

New wave of explosions – death toll rises in Lebanon

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah

An attack through personal searches can be an effective method of psychological warfare. It is perhaps more important than causing physical harm: to create doubt within the organization, says Professor Hans Liwång at the Defense University.

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah

Hezbollah vows revenge for attack in Lebanon

Nearly 3,000 people have been injured and at least nine have died after a car bomb exploded in what appears to have been a coordinated attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Iran-backed militia vows revenge for the attack.

Hezbollah vows revenge for attack in Lebanon

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.

Netanyahu: Israel Expands War Goals