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Activist Greta Thunberg beaten, threatened with ‘being gassed’ in Israeli custody

Greta was one of 450 people aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. The boats were intercepted by the Israeli navy on October 1, with Greta and all other activists being arrested and…

  • Published: October 16, 20259:11 am
  • Author Dawn
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Fellow Gaza flotilla activists allege Thunberg tortured, ‘forced to kiss Israeli flag’

Turkish journalist and flotilla participant Ersin Celik told local media he personally witnessed Israeli forces "torture Greta Thunberg," describing how she was "dragged on the…

  • Published: October 6, 20257:59 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat

Of the 12 activists on board the Madleen, which was carrying food and supplies for Gaza, four including Ms. Thunberg agreed to be deported immediately, while all of them have been…

  • Published: June 11, 20259:54 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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All-women qawwal group proves that you don’t need to be desi to love this form of Sufi Islamic singing

The Ilahi Sufi Qawwal group is made up of women from all over the world who come together for the love of music.

  • Published: June 10, 202511:23 am
  • Author Dawn
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Who is who aboard the Gaza aid vessel Madleen?

The 12-member crew was on its way to break the Gaza siege but intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday morning.

  • Published: June 10, 202510:25 am
  • Author Dawn
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Israeli forces board aid boat bound for Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Coalition says

Among those on board the boat are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament. The yacht is carrying a small shipment of…

  • Published: June 9, 202512:34 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Japan, Sweden to elevate ties; North Korea-Russia military cooperation condemned in joint statement

As both Japan and Sweden face the threat of Russia, the nations aim to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including security.

  • Published: December 6, 20241:57 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Philippines, Sweden sign pact on fighter purchases

Titled “Implementing Arrangement Concerning the Procurement of Defense Materiel and Equipment,” the deal provides the government framework for the Philippines to purchase…

  • Published: May 27, 20248:01 am
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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S. Korea’s nuclear envoy discusses NK threats with Swedish counterpart

During the talks, the South Korean envoy stressed that denuclearizing North Korea is a prerequisite for achieving peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and the shared…

  • Published: February 8, 20241:27 pm
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Iraq expels Sweden envoy after another act of Holy Quran’s desecration in Stockholm

Swedish police had granted a permit for the protest in line with Swedish legislation on the rights to freedom of assembly and speech.

  • Published: July 21, 20238:36 am
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