Why the Gaza Tunnels Are a Key Strategic Problem for Israel
There is a dense underground network in the Palestinian territories where the Israeli army’s ground offensive is ongoing. According to researcher Daphné Richemond-Barak, this...
IPHR, CIVICUS Demand Immediate Release of Manuchehr Kholiknazarov, Civil Activists
Frankfurt (11/09 – 20) Two international human rights organizations have called on the Tajikistan government to immediately release jailed lawyer and human rights activist...
Tesla Faces Off Against Nordic Labor Solidarity
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has been involved in an escalating dispute with IF Metall, the trade union representing its mechanics in Sweden. After several...
Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum
Global Networking Night 2023 Another successful Global Networking Night (GNN) is in the books, after alumni around the world held nearly 60 separate events on October...
Armed Men Spring Guinea’s Ex-Junta Leader Camara Out of Prison, Minister Says
The former head of Guinea’s 2008 military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, was sprung from prison by heavily armed men in Conakry in the early hours...
Lockton Appoints Johan Frithioff to Senior Team in Sweden
Independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Johan Frithioff to its senior team in Sweden as it continues efforts to enhance its attractive offerings to...
Quake Shakes Northwest Nepal, Killing at Least 128 and Injuring Dozens. Officials Fear Toll to Rise
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook districts in northwestern Nepal just...
Women Curlers Raise Funds for Doddie Weir Charity While Competing in Sweden
A squad of 20 women curlers from across Scotland are in Sweden to raise money for a charity launched by rugby legend Doddie Weir. The Royal Caledonian Curling Club,...
In Brazil’s Amazon, Rivers Fall to Record Low Levels During Drought
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Negro River, the Amazon’s second largest tributary, on Monday reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus...
Swedish Ports Will Blockade Tesla Vehicles in Support of Labor Strike
The Swedish Transport Workers Union (Svenska Transportarbetareförbundet) is threatening to stop handling Tesla’s electrical vehicles arriving at the country’s four major ports. The union...