By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Saudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi strikes on oil sites wound dozens
Houthi missiles hit Abha airport, a military base, and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns. Saudi strikes targete
North Korea hails first road bridge to Russia as ties deepen
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, calling it a concrete sign of tighter bonds. The span over the Tumen River adds to r
Indonesian flights resume after Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts travel
Indonesian airports reopened Tuesday after Anak Krakatau's eruption forced a two-day closure. Nearly 3,000 flights were cancelled, stranding
Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug trafficking case
An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for drug trafficking and related charges. The verdict, whi
Anak Krakatau eruption strands thousands as Jakarta airport extends closure
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, spewing ash that shut down eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main hub. Closures extended until Mon
Infantino confirms bid for third term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will seek another term as FIFA president in the 2027 election. The announcement comes after a failed private investment pla
Netanyahu calls Qatar hostile as Doha and Tehran clash over attacks
In an interview, Netanyahu called Qatar a hostile state but said it did not dictate Israeli policy, and defended Israel's 2025 strike on Doh
Jakarta airport reopens after Anak Krakatoa ash cloud disrupts flights
Indonesia's main airport halted flights after Anak Krakatoa sent ash into the airspace. Over 22,000 passengers were affected, with many flig
Iranian media report US strike on oil tanker near Kharg Island
Iranian media report a US strike on an oil tanker near Kharg Island, with no casualties yet. The incident follows Iranian missile launches t
Bolivian army base explosions kill two and injure 81 near La Paz
Two explosions at a Bolivian army maintenance centre in Viacha killed at least two people and injured 81. The defence minister said the firs
Cyprus ferry disaster death toll climbs to 12 as hunt for missing continues
Two more bodies were recovered off northern Cyprus, raising the ferry disaster's death toll to 12. Sixteen people remain missing as Turkish
Air India A320 plunge traced to triple hydraulic failure, pilot drug test positive
Air India flight AI2379 lost altitude over India on 4 August after a triple hydraulic failure. The pilot in command tested non-negative for