The EU approved sanctions against violent Israeli settlers after Hungary lifted its veto, marking a limited step addressing West Bank violence, though member states disagreed on stronger trade measures targeting illegal settlements.
EU ministers meet to discuss sanctions on Russia and Israeli settlers, and hold talks with Syria on a potential Association Agreement.
European Union foreign ministers met in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with Hungary's political change potentially enabling stronger collective action on Ukraine, Russian threats, and Middle Eastern crises.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated renewable energy and tourism projects in Oromia while Ethiopia deepened diplomatic ties with multiple nations and advanced its African Union leadership role in artificial intelligence and digital health during mid-April 2026.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, divided over policy toward Israel.
The EU expects to approve a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine tomorrow following Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat, removing Hungary's veto and signaling resolve against Russian aggression while enabling additional sanctions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard discussed bilateral ties. They also addressed consular issues.
EU foreign ministers convened in Brussels Monday to expand sanctions against Russians abducting Ukrainian children, pursue measures against Israeli settlers, and restart political dialogue with Syria toward reconstruction funding and investment agreements.
Swedish FM says focus should be on sanctions, not talks with Moscow
EU foreign ministers met in Luxembourg to address multiple Middle East crises, but remained divided on pressuring Israel, with Hungary blocking stronger measures until its new pro-European leadership takes office, hindering consensus on suspending the EU-Israel trade agreement.
European Union diplomats met in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with Hungary's political transition potentially enabling stronger EU action on Palestinian territories, settlements, and trade agreements, while fuel costs and regional conflicts complicate consensus.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, divided over policy toward Israel.
Sweden's military intelligence chief warns Russia's economy is deteriorating despite Middle East oil windfalls, citing unsustainable war spending, systemic corruption, and data manipulation, while predicting either long-term decline or financial shock ahead.
Iran executed Kouroush Keyvani, convicted of spying for Israel. Keyvani provided images and information to Mossad officers. The execution is the first since the war with Israel and the US began.
Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard advocates prioritizing expanded sanctions against Russia over diplomatic talks, arguing Putin needs increased pressure to pursue meaningful Ukraine peace negotiations, while the EU considers new measures targeting Russian officials and Israeli settlers.
Sweden will form a new spy agency, starting operations in January 2027, to target overseas threats.
European Union foreign ministers met in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including Ukraine and rising energy costs, but remained divided on pressuring Israel over Gaza and Palestinian territories, with Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Orbán blocking stronger action.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg, divided over policy toward Israel amid rising fuel costs and Middle East crises.
European Union diplomats gathered in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with rising fuel costs and Middle Eastern conflicts straining consensus; Hungary's leadership change may enable stronger collective action on pressure toward Netanyahu's government.
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf visits Ukraine to demonstrate strong support during the ongoing conflict.
Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan discusses regional security with Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard, condemning Iranian attacks.