By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Curaçao Scores Historic First World Cup Goal Against Germany in Houston
Curaçao, the Dutch Caribbean island with 150,000 people, scored its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal against Germany in Houston. The historic
Tel Aviv Pride March Draws Thousands Amid War and Political Tensions
Tel Aviv's annual Pride parade saw thousands of participants on June 12, demanding equality. The event took place amid heightened security d
Colombian Ship Arrives in Havana with Food and Aid Amid US Energy Embargo
A ship from Colombia carrying nearly 100 tonnes of food, medicine, and solar panels arrived in Havana on Friday. The aid comes as US sanctio
Beijing Claims Foreign Spy Agencies Use Sea Turtles to Map Coastline
China's Ministry of State Security alleges foreign spy agencies are using sea turtles and fish fitted with sensors to map its coastline. The
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes Across Southern Lebanon as Diplomacy Stalls
Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatiyeh and other southern Lebanese towns, escalating a conflict that has displaced over a million people. Diplomat
2026 World Cup Opens in Mexico City Amid Political Controversies and Record Revenue
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history with 48 teams, began in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Co-hosts Mexico took on South Africa a
Nigeria Repatriates First Group of Citizens Amid South Africa Anti-Immigration Unrest
The first group of 262 Nigerians has returned to Lagos as part of a government-ordered evacuation following anti-immigration protests in Sou
Trump Vows Seizure of Iran's Kharg Island as US-Iran Strikes Enter Third Day
US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil infrastructure. The threat comes as US-Iran strikes enter
2026 World Cup Kicks Off Across North America: Expanded Format, Favorites, and Visa Controversies
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a record 48 teams and 104 matches across North America. Spain, France, and Argentina are top contenders, w
FIFA's World Cup in America: Empty Seats and Closed Borders Undermine the Game
FIFA expects $3 billion from ticket sales, but corporate pricing has led to 180,000 tickets flooding the resale market. US immigration polic
Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices and Dismisses US Entry Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, comparing them to US sports playoffs. He also dismissed conce
Trump Threatens Iran with Escalation as Stalled Talks Trigger New Strikes
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face consequences for delaying peace talks, as airstrikes and missile attacks escalate a