Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.
Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction
Swedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the underwater Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, because they donโt have jurisdiction.
Sophia Smith scores go-ahead goal as Portland edges North Carolina 2-1, takes over top spot in NWSL
Sophia Smith wasted little time in her return from the Womenโs World Cup, scoring the go-ahead goal one minute after taking the pitch as a second-half substitute in Portlandโs 2-1 victory over North Carolina in Portland, Oregon.
Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are considering security links with US National Guard, general says
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guardโs security partnership program in a further expansion of U.S. military ties across Europe after Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine.
After Quran burnings, UN rights body calls for more action to combat religious hatred
The U.N.โs top human rights body overwhelmingly approved a measure calling on countries to do more to prevent religious hatred in the wake of Quran burnings in Europe over objections of Western countries who fear tougher steps by governments could trample freedom of expression.
NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine's possible entry may be the biggest challenge
With no end in sight to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders are gathering in Lithuania this week for their annual summit at a time when the world's biggest security alliance is facing new tests of its unity.
UK, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine take Iran to top UN court over 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet
The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case against Iran at the United Nationsโ highest court over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 on board.
Biden set for critical talks on Ukraine this week with Denmark's Frederiksen, UK's Sunak
President Joe Biden is welcoming Denmark and Britainโs prime ministers this week to Washington for talks that will focus heavily on the war in Ukraineโincluding the recently-launched effort to train, and eventually equip, Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Sweden says it's not providing money, military aid to Kurds
Sweden has denied it is providing any โfinancial assistance or military supportโ to Kurdish groups or entities in Syria โ claims that Turkeyโs using to back its opposition to Swedenโs and neighboring Finlandโs historic bids to join NATO.