By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Israeli military chief vows proactive operations in Gaza amid ceasefire impasse
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the IDF will continue to operate proactively in Gaza, citing weakened Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin
Woman held after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden
Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman has been arrested. Police believe the attack was
Pope Leo XIV to tour Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November
The Vatican announced the pope's sixth international trip, covering three South American nations. The journey includes a return to Peru, whe
South Korean students detained after attempt to enter US air base
Eight South Korean students were detained after attempting to enter Osan Air Base. They protest the US military's presence in Gwangju, which
Iran and Oman draft Hormuz shipping plan as Trump rejects tolls
Iran and Oman are negotiating a bilateral agreement to restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with separate routes and service
Prince Ali accuses Infantino of blackmail as FIFA leadership crisis deepens
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA withheld prize money owed to Jordan and sought his endorsement of Gianni Infantino in exchange for help.
Qatar says regional mediators close to US-Iran deal to reopen Hormuz
Qatar says regional mediators are close to a short-term US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but direct talks are not yet scheduled.
Crimea shooting: soldier kills four in Sevastopol, governor says
A soldier in Sevastopol opened fire on fellow servicemen and then civilians, killing four people, according to the Moscow-installed governor
Guatemala raises alert to orange as Fuego volcano erupts
Guatemala's disaster agency declared an orange alert nationwide after Fuego volcano erupted, forcing evacuations of nearby villages. The eru
Iran threatens US warships over Hormuz shipping corridors
Iran's top military adviser says any US warship attempting to open a new corridor in the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. A cargo vessel w
Trump issues stark ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz and nuclear program
President Trump has warned Iran that it faces a 'last chance' to reach a deal before 'decapitation'. Talks are reportedly underway, with the
Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, killing one and wounding dozens
Russian forces dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia in 90 minutes, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31, including a teenager. U