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Government of Sweden plans to cut taxes, support millitary and police

November 8, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

The new right-wing government of Sweden would slash gasoline taxes and increase funding for the military and police. Sweden’s economy is anticipated to enter a mild recession the next year. The budget will be released on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. GMT. In its first budget since winning September’s general election, the new right-wing government of … Read more

Sweden sends a diving vessel to inspect Nord Stream pipelines

October 3, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

The Nord Stream pipeline, which goes from Russia to Germany, has been at the centre of a growing gas supply crisis in Europe. The Swedish coast guard says that Nord Stream 1 is no longer leaking, but gas is still leaking from Nord Stream 2. Gazprom, says that flows could start up again at the … Read more

Sweden discovers a new leak in the Nord Stream gas pipeline

September 29, 2022 by Sana Fatima

The fourth leak this week has been found. This time in Sweden, in a significant undersea pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to the EU. While blaming sabotage, the EU avoided specifically blaming Russia. The fourth leak this week has been found, this time in Sweden, in a significant undersea pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to … Read more

Gun violence in Sweden could cast shadow over vote

September 10, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Gun crime in Sweden is increasing faster than anywhere else in Europe. 47 people have been killed in shootings across the country so far this year. Polls show that crime is one of the top concerns for voters ahead of Sunday’s election. A surge in gun violence and gang crime has emerged as a … Read more

Sweden: A man is killed in a shooting at a mall in Malmo

August 20, 2022 by Sana Fatima

A shooting at a Swedish shopping centre resulted in the death of a man and the hospitalization of a woman. Around 20 bullets were fired, and panic ensued as people at the Emporia shopping centre in Malmo, Sweden, according to Swedish source TV4. The incident is said to have been tied to gang disputes, and … Read more

Russia shows off ‘trophies’ ,says seized US, UK, Poland weapons

August 8, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

Russia’s Defense Ministry releases images of weapons it says it recovered from Ukraine. Weapons include anti-tank grenade launchers from the US, UK, Poland, and Sweden. The Russian military has lost almost 5,000 vehicles in Ukraine, according to a military and intelligence blog. Russia has shown the US guns and other war spoils from its invasion … Read more

Two-thirds majority of U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden’s joining NATO

August 4, 2022 by Abdul Hadi

More than two-thirds of the U.S. Senate approves Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO.
It is the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s.
The move comes as NATO faces the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The U.S. Senate gave its approval to Finland and Sweden’s membership in NATO on Wednesday, making it the 30 member alliance’s largest expansion since the 1990s as it deals with the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The final vote count was 74 to 1, easily surpassing the 67 vote threshold needed for confirmation of the two countries’ accession articles.

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The Senate to decide to ratify Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

August 3, 2022 by Syed Veheb Hasan

The Senate is expected to vote on ratification of Finland and Sweden’s membership in NATO. The Western military alliance seeks to strengthen its resolve against Russia. Finnish and Swedish membership would end their longstanding military neutrality. The Western military alliance is seeking to bolster its resolve against the threat presented by Russia; and the Senate … Read more

Sweden not scared of England’s home benefit in semis, Asllani

July 26, 2022 by Salman farooqui

Sweden won’t be scared by has England being supported. An energetic home group at Bramall Lane, Sheffield in the ladies.’ European Championship semi-last, striker Kosovare Asllani said before the match. Sweden likewise have history on their side with England beating them just a single time in seven cutthroat matches. As of now positioned second on … Read more

Daniel Stahl: Ceh ousts Sweden to come out on top world discus title

July 20, 2022 by Salman farooqui

Young firearm Kristjan Ceh of Slovenia ousted. Sweden’s Daniel Stahl in the plate last at World Championships. Exhibition of his life to win gold in his most memorable significant title. Daniel Stahl momentarily held the lead with a 66.59-meter opener yet was immediately overwhelmed by Lithuanian team Mykolas Alekna. Andrius Gudzius, improving to 67.10 on … Read more

NATO to sign Sweden, Finland accession protocols

July 5, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

The 30 ambassadors and permanent representatives will formally accept the decisions made at last week’s NATO summit. The alliance invited Russia’s neighbour, Finland, and Scandinavian ally Sweden to join the military club. Turkey’s final membership could still be held up by the country’s government. BRUSSELS: The 30 NATO members will sign off on the admission … Read more

Sweden refuses to deny deportations to Turkey part of NATO deal

July 4, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson refused to deny Turkey’s claim. Stockholm promised to deport people wanted by Ankara. Sweden and Finland agreed to examine Turkish extradition requests “expeditiously and thoroughly”. But no promise has been given to actually carry out the extraditions. Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson refused to deny Turkey’s claim that Stockholm … Read more

Putin: If NATO establishes infrastructure in Finland and Sweden, Russia will reply

June 30, 2022 by Sana Fatima

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would retaliate like if NATO set up infrastructure “We don’t have the issues with Sweden and Finland that we do with Ukraine. Let them join NATO if they so choose “Putin stated on Russian state television President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would retaliate in like if NATO set … Read more

Turkish opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO is dropped

June 29, 2022 by Syed Veheb Hasan

Turkey lifts its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls it a “historic decision”. Turkey wanted them to change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups. Turkish opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO is dropped. A deadlock that had threatened to overshadow a leaders’ meeting beginning; in Madrid amid Europe’s … Read more

Ukraine conflict dominated NATO summit

June 29, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

NATO will increase the number of troops in high readiness and put more troops on its eastern flank. Ukraine’s president will talk to the group through a video link. NATO nations have already pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Kyiv, and will agree on a “complete assistance package”. NATO leaders planned to invite … Read more

Tayyip Erdogan says will meet Biden on sidelines of NATO meeting

June 28, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

Erdogan will meet Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid. The two leaders’ relationship has been cold since Biden’s election. Sweden and Finland have asked to join NATO, but Turkey is against them joining the Western military alliance. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Tuesday that he would meet US President … Read more

Hopes fade for swift NATO accession for Finland, Sweden

June 20, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

The Nordic countries’ membership applications to NATO have been stalled after Ankara’s objections. Any NATO membership deal must be unanimously approved by all 30 members, and now fears are mounting that Turkey could delay their bids indefinitely. Sweden’s foreign minister has told Swedish media that “we should be prepared for this to take some time”. … Read more

NATO hosts a trio Turkey-Sweden-Finland talks

June 20, 2022 by Muhammad Humair Qureshi

NATO has convened trilateral talks with Turkey, Sweden, and Finland in an effort to address Ankara’s opposition to the two Nordic countries joining the military alliance. Talks were described as “constructive” and will continue in the coming days. The alliance is attempting to resolve the standoff prior to next week’s annual summit. At its headquarters … Read more

Duplantis dominates at Oslo Diamond League

June 17, 2022 by Muhammad Sohaib Firdous

Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis dominates pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League. Home favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins ‘Dream Mile’ in 3min 46.46sec. Grenada’s Kirani James wins the men’s 400 from Botswana’s Isaac Makwala. Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis battled through rain and cold to dominate the men’s pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League on Thursday, while home … Read more

UK clears Assange extradition to US

June 17, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Britain approves US request to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to face trial. Home Secretary Priti Patel has 14 days to appeal the decision, infuriating his supporters. A UK court cleared his removal from the country in April. UK approved a US government request to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to face trial for leaking … Read more

Sweden has taken “significant measures” to address Turkey’s requests, according to NATO’s top official.

June 14, 2022 by Sana Fatima

During a visit to Sweden on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Sweden has taken substantial efforts to meet Turkey’s prerequisites for granting Stockholm’s NATO membership application. In reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied to join the alliance last month. Turkey has objected to their applications, citing what it … Read more

Russia starts Baltic Sea drills amid Ukraine tensions

June 11, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

NATO and Russian warships are taking part in massive joint exercises in the Baltic Sea. Drills include over 45 ships, more than 75 aircraft, and 7,500 soldiers. Land forces have been moved to Russia’s Kaliningrad region where they will engage the simulated enemy with real fire. Russian warships are training in the Baltic Sea, as … Read more

Zelensky to attend NATO summit in Madrid

June 10, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

NATO’s Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Joane has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to the alliance’s meeting in Madrid. The conference will be held on June 28 and 29, with Pacific partners Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea attending. KYIV: NATO’s Deputy Secretary-General, Mircea Joane, has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky … Read more

Sweden supply AG 90 anti-materiel sniper rifles, AT4 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

June 6, 2022 by Sana Fatima

Sweden will supply Ukraine with AG 90 anti-materiel sniper rifles and ammo, as well as 5,000 Swedish AT4 anti-tank recoilless weapons. Sweden also plans to give SEK 60 million to the NATO-created fund to assist Ukraine’s military forces. Sweden contributed EUR48 million to the National Bank of Ukraine’s special fundraising account to help the country’s … Read more

NATO head talks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

June 4, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s Prime Minister and spoke with Turkey’s President. The Nordic countries were forced to join NATO by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of backing Kurdish militants. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s Prime Minister and spoke with Turkey’s … Read more

NATO chief believes, war will “end at the negotiation table”

June 2, 2022 by Mishaal Siddiqui

NATO Secretary General had a wonderful meeting with US President Joe Biden. Stoltenberg claims that US assistance is “making an impact on the battlefield every day.” Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, says he had a “wonderful meeting” with US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and … Read more

Denmark vote on joining EU’s common defence policy

June 1, 2022 by Laiba Khan

With the conflict in Ukraine prompting European countries to reconsider their security policies, Denmark held a referendum on whether to rejoin the EU’s common defence policy 30 years after opting out. The vote in the traditionally Eurosceptic Scandinavian country of 5.5 million people comes on the heels of neighboring Finland’s and Sweden’s historic applications for … Read more

Turkey says Nordics must change laws if needed to meet its NATO demands

June 1, 2022 by Huzaifa Gaba

Finland and Sweden should change their laws if needed to meet demands of Turkey vand win its backing for their bid to join NATO, the Turkish foreign minister said on Tuesday, doubling down on a threat to veto a historic enlargement of the alliance. In a move that shocked its allies, Turkey on May 13 … Read more

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