By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
World Nomad Games revive ancient traditions in Kyrgyzstan
The World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan bring together athletes from over 90 countries to compete in traditional sports. The event celebrates no
World Nomad Games open in Bishkek with global leaders in attendance
The sixth World Nomad Games opened in Bishkek, drawing delegations from over 100 countries and 21 heads of state. Athletes compete in 43 dis
Himalayan floods kill over 1,000 across Nepal and Tibet
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000. Thousands remain missing, including hundreds of foreign na
Grand Canyon flash floods claim two lives, one hiker still missing
Two men died and one person remains unaccounted for after flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon. Rescue teams ha
Rybakina tops live WTA rankings as US Open begins
Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open gets underway. The Kazakh player could become official worl
Haredi draft dispute: released yeshiva student welcomed in Elad
A yeshiva student detained for refusing military service was released and welcomed by ultra-Orthodox crowds in Elad. The event highlights th
Nepal families post photos of missing relatives on Kathmandu hospital wall
Nepal's catastrophic floods have killed more than 1,000 people, with thousands still missing. In Kathmandu, families are posting photos of t
Russian strikes on Kyiv warehouses destroy 12 million textbooks ahead of school year
Russian strikes on warehouses in the Kyiv region have destroyed around 12 million school textbooks and left many shops empty. Moscow has ann
Car bomb outside Mexico police station wounds six in Zacatecas
A car bomb detonated outside a police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, wounding six civilians. The state remains a key corridor for drug t
US-Venezuela oil deal: what we know and what remains unclear
The US and Venezuela have announced a major oil deal, but many details are still unknown. Critics question its legitimacy, while supporters
Nepal floods: death toll exceeds 900 as rescue efforts continue
Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet are still searching for survivors after flash floods killed more than 900 people. Thousands remain missing, and
Venezuela insists on oil sovereignty despite US deal
Venezuela's acting president insists the country retains sovereignty over its oil reserves despite a US deal. The agreement grants Washingto