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Colombia Buys Jas Gripen

Colombia is on its way to buying Jas Gripen from the defense company Saab. This according to Sveriges Radio Ekot, which refers to local media reports.

Colombia Buys Jas Gripen

Heavy rain stops LPGA tournament

Heavy rain and storm winds in connection with Typhoon Kong-rey mean that the women's LPGA golf tournament in Japan is reduced to 54 holes, i. e.

Heavy rain stops LPGA tournament

Saab signs memorandum of understanding in Thailand

The defence group Saab and the Swedish solar energy company Midsummer have signed a memorandum of understanding on a long-term partnership in Thailand. The intention is to find activities for industrial cooperation in Thailand, with a focus on solar energy manufacturing and solar energy technology.

Saab signs memorandum of understanding in Thailand

Lebanon's leader: Israel does not want a ceasefire

Israel has bombed Lebanon's capital and Baalbek in the country's eastern part. The devastation in the Beirut suburb of al-Dahiya is described as extensive.

Lebanon's leader: Israel does not want a ceasefire

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Saab's Gripen deal with Thailand moves closer

Saab's Gripen deal with Thailand is getting closer. A process is underway where a contract is being negotiated.

Saab's Gripen deal with Thailand moves closer

Hunting for Coolness Can Become a Vicious Circle

The demand for air conditioning is increasing exponentially around the world in the wake of extreme heat. But the planet risks getting even hotter due to the very energy-guzzling technology, warns the UN Environment Programme UNEP – which is calling for more sustainable solutions such as trees or better insulated houses.

Hunting for Coolness Can Become a Vicious Circle

Many feared dead in school bus fire

25 people are feared dead after a fire in a school bus in a suburb of Thailand's capital Bangkok. On board were 44 passengers, both teachers and students, who were on a school trip when the fire started.

Many feared dead in school bus fire

Distributing Money – to Rescue Thailand's Economy

More than 45 million Thais will receive an economic stimulus package. In an attempt to boost consumption, and thereby Thailand's economy, the government has decided to distribute 10,000 baht, equivalent to approximately 3,000 Swedish kronor, to a large part of the population, reports Financial Times.

Distributing Money – to Rescue Thailand's Economy

First Case of New Mpox in India

The first case of the new variant of the disease mpox – called clade 1b – has been detected in India, writes [Reuters](https://www. reuters.

First Case of New Mpox in India

Attacked by giant snake in her kitchen - for two hours

A woman in Thailand has survived an unlikely attack by a python. For around two hours, she was stuck in the giant reptile's grip.

Attacked by giant snake in her kitchen - for two hours

Swedish Man Arrested on Bali – Faces 15 Years in Prison

A Swedish man has been arrested on Bali for drug possession. The man was arrested in his villa on the tourist-packed island after Indonesian authorities received tips that he had received a "suspect" package from Thailand.

Swedish Man Arrested on Bali – Faces 15 Years in Prison

Over 200 dead in floods in Myanmar

The number of confirmed dead in storm-hit Myanmar has risen to 226 people, according to state-controlled TV late on Monday Swedish time. This is double the previously reported 113 confirmed fatalities.

Over 200 dead in floods in Myanmar

China prepares for typhoon – flights cancelled

All flights at Shanghai's largest airports are grounded until further notice. The metropolis of millions is preparing for Typhoon Bebinca.

China prepares for typhoon – flights cancelled

The Myanmar junta's distress call met with brief responses

The leader of Myanmar's brutal military junta is appealing for help after a storm that has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. International aid organizations do not want to comment on the request from the junta leader.

The Myanmar junta's distress call met with brief responses

More than 200 dead in severe flooding

Millions of people have been affected and more than 200 have died as a result of extensive flooding in Southeast Asia. .

More than 200 dead in severe flooding

The Threat: Central Hanoi Can Be Submerged Under Water

Typhoon Yagi has caused the Red River, which runs through Vietnam's capital Hanoi, to rise by ten centimeters per hour. At the same time, the bad weather has reached Thailand, where the authorities are warning of heavy rainfall.

The Threat: Central Hanoi Can Be Submerged Under Water

Peaches from Nuclear Power Area for Sale

Craving peaches grown near Japan's Fukushima, the site of the 2011 nuclear accident? Now's your chance, but only if you're willing to dig deep into your wallet. A box of three peaches is currently being sold at the luxury department store Harrods in London for £80, which is almost 1,100 kronor.

Peaches from Nuclear Power Area for Sale

The Artist Göran Fristorp Has Died

The artist and musician Göran Fristorp has passed away, the family reports to TT. He won Melodifestivalen 1973 as one half of the duo Malta with the song "The Summer That Never Says No".

The Artist Göran Fristorp Has Died

The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

The air tax will be abolished as of July 1, 2025, the government and the Sweden Democrats announced at a press conference. .

The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

Thailand catches 1.3 million kilos of invasive fish

1. 3 million kilos of fish have been caught in Thailand's fight against a voracious, invasive species that causes great damage in the country.

Thailand catches 1.3 million kilos of invasive fish

This could stop the Gripen deal

The Thai air force has made its choice and decided that it wants to buy Jas Gripen planes. But the deal must also be approved from the Swedish side – and there is one thing that could put a spanner in the works, according to an expert.

This could stop the Gripen deal

Sweden clear for historic volleyball World Championship

Sweden's women's volleyball team has qualified for the World Championship for the first time, reports [SVT](https://www. svt.

Sweden clear for historic volleyball World Championship

Mpox in Africa can be stopped in six months

The first vaccine doses against mpox are expected to arrive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the next few days. The hope is that the outbreak can be over within six months, according to WHO.

Mpox in Africa can be stopped in six months