By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Tsunoda and Murao Shine as Japan Dominates Judo Worlds in Baku
Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed her first senior world title in the -70kg category, defeating Michaela Polleres in golden score. Sanshiro Murao
Iran expands tanker attacks beyond Hormuz, hitting vessels off Qatar and Fujairah
Two commercial tankers were hit outside the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, one off Qatar and one off Fujairah. Iran's acting defence mini
Houthis claim missile attack on Riyadh airport as blasts hit Saudi capital
Yemen's Houthis claimed a missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with witnesses reporting explosions across the capi
Texas carries out first US execution since Tennessee's failed lethal injection
Texas executed Jamaal Howard, 46, for a 2000 murder, marking the first US execution since Christa Pike survived a failed lethal injection. H
Grigalashvili wins fourth world title; Kaju extends unbeaten run
Georgia's Tato Grigalashvili defeated home favourite Zelim Tckaev to win his fourth -81kg world title. Japan's Haruka Kaju defended her -63k
Tel Aviv siren marks third anniversary of October 7 attacks
A one-minute siren echoed through Tel Aviv as Israelis marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Ceremonies and tributes are be
Iranian hardliners push to impeach foreign minister over UN talks
Hardline Iranian MPs have filed a motion to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his UN General Assembly meeting with US envoy Steve
Israelis gather at Nova site to mark three years since October 7 attack
Three years after Hamas's October 7 attack, Israelis gathered at the Nova festival site to honor the dead and hostages. Ceremonies also took
Christa Pike conscious a week after failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking a week after a failed lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers are in court seeking evidence preser
Japan doubles up with two new judo world champions in Baku
Akari Omori defeated reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score to claim the -57kg title. Ryuga Tanaka edged Makhmadbek Makhmadbek
Qatar warns global economy is paying the price for Iran war
Qatar warns the Iran war is disrupting global trade and urges immediate negotiations. Doha backs the Mecca defence alliance but says it is t
Yemeni forces push toward Bab el-Mandeb as regional tensions escalate
Yemeni government forces, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, have launched a major offensive to retake territory near the Bab el-Mandeb str