By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Iran Coach Calls Team 'Most Oppressed' at World Cup After US Forces Early Departure
Iran's World Cup campaign has been marked by political tensions and logistical chaos. Coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team was forced to fly b
How a LinkedIn Message Led Pico Lopes to Cape Verde's World Cup Debut
Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes, born in Ireland and recruited through LinkedIn, played a key role in a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. The
Spain Held to Goalless Draw by Cape Verde; Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Openers
Spain, missing injured star Lamine Yamal, failed to score despite dominating possession against Cape Verde. Sweden routed Tunisia 5-1 with a
FIFA's Dynamic Pricing for 2026 World Cup Draws European Scrutiny
FIFA's dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup has led to record-high ticket prices, with the final costing up to €30,000. European consumer
Iran Declares Victory, Israel Holds Ground as US Deal Faces First Test
Iran declares the US was forced to sign a surrender, while Israel says its forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely. The
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