By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
NTSB Confirms Bird Strike Caused Fatal Helicopter Crash That Killed Siemens Spain CEO and Family
The NTSB has determined that a flock of geese struck the rotor blades of a helicopter over New York, causing the crash that killed Siemens S
Iran's Rial Plunges to Record Low as US Dollar Surges Past 1.94 Million Amid Renewed Conflict
The US dollar reached a record high of 1.94 million rials in Tehran's free market as renewed conflict drives currency sell-off. The rial has
Trump Criticizes Tuchel's Defensive Tactics After England's World Cup Semifinal Loss to Argentina
US President Donald Trump criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for using striker Harry Kane in a defensive role during the World Cup sem
Iranian Missiles Intercepted Over Doha as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Iran launched two waves of ballistic missiles at Qatar early Friday, targeting the Al-Udeid US airbase. Qatar's air defence intercepted all
Algerian Orphanage Fire Kills 11 Children Amid Heatwave
A blaze at an orphanage in Mohammedia, east of Algiers, killed 11 children and injured 19. The fire broke out early Thursday amid a heatwave
Iran Threatens Regional Infrastructure Destruction if US Strikes Its Sites
Iran has warned that any US strike on its infrastructure will trigger widespread destruction across the region. Tehran also reportedly asked
European Leaders Join Global Mourning for Qatar's Former Emir in Doha
European delegations from France, Germany, and the UK joined Middle Eastern leaders in Doha for the third day of mourning for Sheikh Hamad b
WFP Warns Global Food Insecurity Rising as Lebanon Conflict Disrupts Aid
WFP Executive Director Carl Skau warns that conflict in Lebanon has severely impacted global humanitarian operations. Rising costs have redu
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses for Third Time in Two Weeks Amid US Oil Embargo
Cuba's National Electric System collapsed for the third time in less than two weeks, leaving the entire island without power. The blackout s
Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final, Spoiling Bastille Day
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The victory sets up a final against e
World Leaders Gather in Doha to Honor Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Swiss Vice President Ignazio Cassis were among European leaders offering condolences in Doha. Shei
US Strikes Iranian Ports as Tehran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait of Hormuz
US projectiles struck four points in Bushehr, home to Iran's only civilian nuclear plant, on Tuesday. Iran's parliament formally submitted a