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US and Russia continue to modernize nuclear weapons as China grows arsenal, Swedish institute says

June 13, 2023

US and Russia continue to modernize nuclear weapons as China grows arsenal, Swedish institute says

Nuclear-armed states including the U.S., France, Israel, China, and the United Kingdom are modernizing their nuclear arsenals, according to a Swedish think tank.

Swedish government approves extradition of Turkish citizen amid NATO membership dispute

June 12, 2023

Swedish government approves extradition of Turkish citizen amid NATO membership dispute

The Swedish government made the decision Monday to extradite a Turkish citizen who had been living legally in Sweden. He had previously been convicted of a drug crime in Turkey 2013.

School-striking Greta Thunberg vows to continue protesting after graduation

June 9, 2023

School-striking Greta Thunberg vows to continue protesting after graduation

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will no longer be able to miss school to protest as she plans on graduating from high school soon.

Sweden celebrates 500 years as independent nation with ceremony

June 6, 2023

Sweden celebrates 500 years as independent nation with ceremony

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia took part in a ceremony to celebrate 500 years as an independent country on June 6, 2023.

4 teens hurt in massive youth knife fight in Sweden, other minors arrested in 'attempted murder' case: reports

June 1, 2023

4 teens hurt in massive youth knife fight in Sweden, other minors arrested in 'attempted murder' case: reports

Four teens were hospitalized in Sweden and at least three others were arrested when a massive knife fight reportedly broke out in Eskilstuna.

Camera crane swings into action, knocking climate protester to the ground during live Swedish dance show

May 29, 2023

Camera crane swings into action, knocking climate protester to the ground during live Swedish dance show

A cameraman knocked over a climate activist who ran on stage and held up a "restore wetlands" banner during a Swedish dance show on TV4 Friday.

Explosion at Swedish ammunition factory injures at least 1, allegedly an industrial accident

May 10, 2023

Explosion at Swedish ammunition factory injures at least 1, allegedly an industrial accident

An explosion at an ammunition factory in Sweden that was caused by an alleged industrial accident injured at least one person. The injured man was alone inside the room.

Turkey's Erdogan Stockholm syndrome pleases Putin, threatens NATO

May 10, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan Stockholm syndrome pleases Putin, threatens NATO

Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey is now the primary obstacle to Sweden joining NATO.

Oklahoma sees large increase in foreign trade investments, especially in renewable energy sector

May 4, 2023

Oklahoma sees large increase in foreign trade investments, especially in renewable energy sector

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has seen a sharp increase in interest from foreign investors. The state's renewable energy sector has been popular among foreign investors.

Swedes pass anti-terror legislation, likely to help NATO membership bid

May 3, 2023

Swedes pass anti-terror legislation, likely to help NATO membership bid

Sweden passed anti-terror legislation that targets funding and assisting terrorist groups and joining terrorist group by travelling abroad. It is expected to aid the nation's NATO membership bid.