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Oil Company Winners on the US Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange fell on Thursday. At the same time, the price of crude oil soared due to the conflict in the Middle East, as the fighting is feared to affect supply.
Oil Company Winners on the US Stock Exchange

The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is worried that the conflict in the Middle East will spread. We can already see that the conflict in the Middle East or in other parts of the world affects Sweden, she says to Dagens Nyheter.
The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War

Israel: Hezbollah will not be allowed to return

Hezbollah will never be allowed to return and establish themselves in southern Lebanon, so that they can threaten Israelis on the other side of the border. This is stated by the Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi in a speech, and announces continued attacks on Beirut and southern Lebanon.
Israel: Hezbollah will not be allowed to return

Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

Donald Trump has promised quick peace in Ukraine if he wins the election in the USA. He will learn that it is complicated, but Trump's unconventional style could be an opening in several global conflicts, believes top economist Nathan Sheets.
Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

Pressure groups: Increase pressure on emergency aid to Lebanon

Attempts to pressure the parties in the conflict in Lebanon into a ceasefire are futile – instead, international actors must reach agreements on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those affected. The appeal comes from Jeremy Konyndyk from an international refugee organization.
Pressure groups: Increase pressure on emergency aid to Lebanon

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Sweden's embassy in Lebanon is to resume its operations on site in Beirut again. For security reasons, the embassy has been relocated to Nicosia in Cyprus since August 3.
Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Parties participating in Palestine demonstrations must take responsibility for individuals who vandalize, says The Moderate Party's party secretary Karin Enström after the tomato attack on the foreign minister in parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén calls the incident antidemocratic.
The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Iran may have been involved in the attacks on Israel's embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, according to Säpo. There are some indications that it could be the case, partly based on target selection and modus operandi, says Säpo's operational chief Fredrik Hallström.
Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Israel: Sinwar's Right-Hand Man is Dead

Three high-ranking Hamas leaders were killed in an Israeli air strike last summer, Israel announces. One of them was one of the wanted Yahya Sinwar's closest men.
Israel: Sinwar's Right-Hand Man is Dead

Air Traffic Resumes at Iran's Airports

Iran resumes air traffic at its airports, reports state media after a two-day flight stoppage that was introduced following the country's drone attack on Israel on Tuesday. Both domestic and international flights were suspended for security reasons.
Air Traffic Resumes at Iran's Airports

The Houthi movement claims new attacks on Israel

The Houthi movement in Yemen claims to have attacked Israel once again, this time with drones sent towards the metropolis of Tel Aviv. This has not yet been confirmed by Israeli sources.
The Houthi movement claims new attacks on Israel

Non-Violence in Hebron Receives "Alternative Nobel Prize"

Nowhere is the situation as tense between Israeli settlers and Palestinians as in Hebron. But Issa Amro's activist group YAS works tirelessly year after year with non-violent methods against occupation, and is therefore among this year's Right Livelihood Prize winners.
Non-Violence in Hebron Receives "Alternative Nobel Prize"

Bank shares weighed down the stock market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell on Thursday, weighed down by falling prices in the major banks. But the decline was broad.
Bank shares weighed down the stock market

The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Israel has promised a powerful response to Tuesday's rocket rain from Iran. It may lead to further revenge actions and a large-scale war.
The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Australia books Lebanon flights

The Australian government has secured 500 seats on flights out of Lebanon on Saturday for its own citizens. .
Australia books Lebanon flights

Israeli Attack Shook Hezbollah Headquarters

Israel's attack continues towards targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon, where residents are urged to leave their homes. A wave of attacks continued on Thursday.
Israeli Attack Shook Hezbollah Headquarters

Small movements on the stock exchange in the USA

Trading was cautious on the American stock exchange on Wednesday, possibly due to concerns about what is to come in the Middle East with the escalating conflicts between Israel and Iran. The leading indexes did not move significantly.
Small movements on the stock exchange in the USA

Harsh attacks in the UN Security Council

The verbal exchange was harsh at a crisis meeting in the UN Security Council. Israel's UN envoy wondered what a country would do if it was hit by a "rain of robots".
Harsh attacks in the UN Security Council

Hamas claims responsibility for the Jaffa attack

The Islamist movement Hamas takes responsibility for Tuesday's shooting in Jaffa in southern Tel Aviv, where seven people were killed. This is reported by the news agency Reuters.
Hamas claims responsibility for the Jaffa attack

The police increase security at Jewish targets

The police are stepping up security for Jewish and Israeli targets in Malmö and Göteborg. In Stockholm, a range of security measures have been introduced earlier.
The police increase security at Jewish targets

The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

Sweden will not evacuate its citizens from Lebanon. This despite several countries having decided to help their citizens home from conflict-ridden areas in the Middle East.
The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

Israel stops Guterres: Not welcome

The UN Secretary-General is no longer welcome in Israel. The country's Foreign Minister accuses him of not taking a clear enough stance.
Israel stops Guterres: Not welcome

The War in the Middle East Drives Up Petrol Prices

Fuel prices are rising. The escalation of the war in the Middle East is the reason.
The War in the Middle East Drives Up Petrol Prices

Electrolux rises on calm stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange revolved around the zero line on Wednesday. The broad OMXS-index closed at plus 0.
Electrolux rises on calm stock market

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