By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Portuguese Businessman Found Dead Inside Crocodile in South Africa
Gabriel Batista, a Portuguese businessman, disappeared on 27 April after his vehicle was swept away while crossing a partially submerged bri
ADB Warns Pacific Growth at Risk as Energy and Fertiliser Costs Bite
Pacific economic growth may slow from 4.2% in 2025 to as low as 2.0% in 2026, the ADB warns. Small island states like Tonga spend over 10% o
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Suburbs, Breaking Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed a senior Hezbollah commander, the first attack on the area in nearly a month. At le
US Military Strikes Iranian Tanker as Trump Pushes for Nuclear Deal
US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, enforcing a blockade. Trump says talks are progressing but threatens bombi
Gulf States on Edge After First Attack on UAE Since April Ceasefire
Attacks against the UAE on Monday mark the first such incident since the April ceasefire. The Gulf region is bracing for a potential major e
Asian Development Bank Unveils €65 Billion Plan for Cross-Border Energy and Digital Links
The Asian Development Bank announced a €65 billion investment plan at its annual meeting in Samarkand. The programme targets a Pan-Asia Powe
Iran Claims to Block US Navy in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate
Iran's military claims it blocked US Navy ships from entering the Strait of Hormuz. The US denies any ships were hit. The UAE says Iran fire
Iranian Businessman Dies After Beating in Custody Over Brother's Starlink Use
Hesam Alaeeddin, a 40-year-old Iranian businessman, died after being beaten in custody. His brother had been detained for using Starlink equ
Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized After Suspected Heart Attack in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been transferred from prison to hospital after a suspected heart attack. Her f
Iran Conflict Drives Up UNHCR Shipping Costs, Threatening Refugee Aid Across Africa
UNHCR reports an 18% surge in shipping rates from key supply countries due to the Iran conflict. Rerouting via Aqaba and land corridors has
Israeli Police Arrest Man for Assaulting French Catholic Nun in Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem's Old City. The attack, described as racial
French Teenager Charged in Singapore for Licking Vending Machine Straw in Viral Video
An 18-year-old French student has been charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore for licking a straw from an orange juice vendi