By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Monsoon floods wash North Korean landmines into South Korean coastal areas
South Korean authorities recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines washed ashore by monsoon floods. The devices were found along the coa
Teen gunman kills two in Bangkok-area school shooting
At least two people were killed and 15 wounded in a school shooting north of Bangkok on Friday. The teenage suspect was also found dead, wit
Taiwan's Kaohsiung air raid drill tests civilian readiness
Taiwan conducted an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and directing residents to shelters. The exercise tested civilian emergenc
UEFA holds firm on FIFA boycott as Infantino's apology fails to satisfy
UEFA has reiterated that its member associations will not participate in FIFA competitions unless the proposed investment plan is withdrawn
North Korea launches ballistic missile as Japan boosts defenses
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area into the Sea of Japan, according to Seoul's military. The launch f
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy with Bangkok visit
Min Aung Hlaing made his first trip to Thailand as Myanmar's president, seeking to normalise relations after the 2021 coup. Bangkok hopes to
Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic operation
Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three
Israeli military chief vows proactive operations in Gaza amid ceasefire impasse
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the IDF will continue to operate proactively in Gaza, citing weakened Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin
Woman held after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden
Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman has been arrested. Police believe the attack was
Pope Leo XIV to tour Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November
The Vatican announced the pope's sixth international trip, covering three South American nations. The journey includes a return to Peru, whe
South Korean students detained after attempt to enter US air base
Eight South Korean students were detained after attempting to enter Osan Air Base. They protest the US military's presence in Gwangju, which
Iran and Oman draft Hormuz shipping plan as Trump rejects tolls
Iran and Oman are negotiating a bilateral agreement to restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with separate routes and service