By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Prince Ali accuses Infantino of blackmail as FIFA leadership crisis deepens
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA withheld prize money owed to Jordan and sought his endorsement of Gianni Infantino in exchange for help.
Qatar says regional mediators close to US-Iran deal to reopen Hormuz
Qatar says regional mediators are close to a short-term US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but direct talks are not yet scheduled.
Crimea shooting: soldier kills four in Sevastopol, governor says
A soldier in Sevastopol opened fire on fellow servicemen and then civilians, killing four people, according to the Moscow-installed governor
Guatemala raises alert to orange as Fuego volcano erupts
Guatemala's disaster agency declared an orange alert nationwide after Fuego volcano erupted, forcing evacuations of nearby villages. The eru
Iran threatens US warships over Hormuz shipping corridors
Iran's top military adviser says any US warship attempting to open a new corridor in the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. A cargo vessel w
Trump issues stark ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz and nuclear program
President Trump has warned Iran that it faces a 'last chance' to reach a deal before 'decapitation'. Talks are reportedly underway, with the
Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, killing one and wounding dozens
Russian forces dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia in 90 minutes, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31, including a teenager. U
Gunmen abduct at least 52 in overnight raid on Nigerian village and military base
At least 52 people, including children, were kidnapped in an overnight raid on a village and military base in Zamfara state, Nigeria. The gu
Wales becomes first nation to withdraw backing for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Wales is the first country to publicly withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president. The decision follows the faile
Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets Red Cross envoy in rare public appearance
Aung San Suu Kyi met an ICRC representative on Monday, the first publicized foreign contact since her detention. The meeting offers rare pro
Afghan suspect charged in Athens suitcase murder of Scottish woman
Greek authorities have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Afghan man with the murder of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was discovere
Indonesian ferry fire leaves five dead and dozens missing
At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry fire off Indonesia's coast. Rescue teams saved 225 passengers, some of whom