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Sweden
Russia, West in ‘Deep Confrontation’ Over Ukraine, Kremlin Says After NATO Summit
Moscow responds to alliance’s latest assertion that Ukraine’s path to membership is irreversible.
Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic
Finland and Estonia—are not only neighbors, but soul sisters.
‘Save Palestinian Lives’: Fresh Calls for Australia to Reinstate UN Relief Funding to Gaza
Canada and Sweden have restored funding to the UNRWA, however, Israel has labelled this decision a ‘big mistake.’
ANALYSIS: Sweden’s NATO Membership Marks the End of Its Long-Standing Neutrality
Sweden sought NATO membership in response to growing security concerns.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Had High Health, Economic Costs: Swedish Study
Closure of schools during the pandemic was deemed an ‘inefficient policy’ since children don’t face a high risk from the virus.
Sweden Clears Final Hurdle to Join NATO
Hungary ended its holdout after signing a defense deal with the Scandinavian nation, which will become the alliance’s 32nd member.
Newsom Hosts Swedish Delegation, Signs International Climate Agreement
Their letter of cooperation states goals that include expanding electric public transportation and vehicle charging infrastructure.
Moscow Slams Swedish Decision to Drop Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Probe
Secrecy laws prevent Stockholm’s investigators from publicizing their findings, prosecutor says.
Turkish Legislature Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
The vote makes Hungary the only NATO member yet to ratify Sweden’s application.
