By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Cali marks one month since deadly earthquake with memorial
One month after the August 10 earthquake struck Cali, residents gathered to remember the victims. White balloons and flowers marked a solemn
SCO marks 25 years in Bishkek with charter overhaul and new bank plans
Leaders from China, Russia, India, and Pakistan gathered in Bishkek for the SCO's 25th anniversary summit. They signed 28 documents, includi
Houthis seize Perim Island, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb
Houthi fighters have taken Perim Island, giving them full control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The move, alongside Iran's Hormuz blockade, p
9/11 at 25: Europe's losses and the long road to justice
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, nearly 3,000 victims are remembered, including hundreds of Europeans. Public confidence in US secu
Major fire engulfs Marseille market near Saint-Charles station
A major fire broke out at Marseille's Marché du Soleil, near the city's main Saint-Charles railway station. Firefighters battled the blaze f
Chalk artists honour Flight 93 victims at Shanksville memorial
Chalk artists have created portraits of the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 at the Shanksville memorial. The tribute marks the 25th anni
Ukrainian forces push back Russian troops near Lyman, bloggers admit
Russian military bloggers acknowledge Ukrainian counteroffensives around Lyman, with some claiming Russian troops withdrew from forward posi
Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa's death sentence: appeal path explained
Sarah Khalifa, a popular Egyptian TV host, was sentenced to death for drug trafficking. Her lawyer says she will appeal. Egypt's 2024 reform
Deadly fire aboard cargo ship at Chinese port kills at least 20
At least 20 people were killed and five are missing after a fire swept through the cargo ship Ocean Melody at a Chinese shipyard. Twelve of
Russian airports face record closures as Ukraine's drone campaign intensifies
Russian airports recorded 993 closures in August, the highest monthly total since the invasion of Ukraine. The disruptions are part of a bro
British tourist held in Alanya for spitting on Turkish flag
A British tourist was arrested in Alanya for allegedly spitting on a Turkish flag in a hotel lobby. He faces charges of insulting a state sy
New York drone display previews 9/11 25th anniversary tribute
Nearly 3,000 drones illuminated the New York City skyline during a test flight for a 9/11 tribute. The full display is planned for the 25th