By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
US issues rare red alert for citizens across 12 Middle East countries
US embassies across the Middle East issued identical security alerts on Monday, urging citizens in 12 countries to stay vigilant. The warnin
Gulf states lead Middle East disaster readiness as Lebanon and Iraq fall behind
A Gallup survey for Lloyd's Register Foundation ranks Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE among the world's most disaster-resilient countries.
Twelve migrants die in two Aegean Sea incidents, Greek coast guard reports
Greek coast guard says six migrants died after their boat collided with a police vessel off Lesbos, including a baby and four women. Another
Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters ahead of runoff
In Rio de Janeiro, Lula supporters gathered on the water to spell out his name ahead of Sunday's runoff. The symbolic act underscores the hi
Canada reports deaths and injuries after fire at Alberta military base
A serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has led to fatalities and injuries, according to Defence Minister David McG
Supertanker set ablaze after mine strike in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC claims
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says a supertanker struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a massive fire. The vessel was carry
Gaza families face fourth winter with no safe shelter as prices soar
Thousands of families in Gaza face another rainy season in cracked homes and worn-out tents. Prices for tarpaulins have doubled, and Israel
Gambia boat disaster kills at least 12 as Atlantic migration shifts south
At least 12 people died after a migrant boat sank off Gambia's North Bank region. The IOM says the Atlantic route is increasingly deadly, wi
Houthi missile strike on Aden presidential palace kills five
A Houthi missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden killed five people and wounded 16, according to Yemeni officials. The Houthis sai
Baku Summit Brings Rival Middle East and Asian Leaders to One Table
Azerbaijan hosted the 7th CICA summit in Baku, drawing leaders from Israel, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Qatar and Central Asia. Delegations walked
Landlocked nations face 75% higher import costs, threatening food security
Nearly 57% of people in landlocked developing countries cannot afford a healthy diet. Logistics costs per tonne of imported goods are 75% hi
China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-year delay, boosting trade
The New Yalu River bridge opened on Thursday, 12 years behind schedule, linking Dandong with North Korea. It is expected to substantially in