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Swedish Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa at a press conference in the Foreign Ministry, discussing aid links to organizations near Hamas.

Swedish aid went to organization near Hamas

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Swedish aid amounting to 55 million kronor has gone via Sida to the Palestinian organization ICHR, which has links to the terrorist-designated Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) takes full responsibility and has summoned Sida's director general to the Foreign Ministry for questioning. It is unclear how much money reached the terrorist groups.

Sisi asserts importance of responsible decisions at peace ceremony

Ahmed Hassan

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended the 'Land of Peace' ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the City of Arts and Culture in the New Administrative Capital. He emphasized the importance of responsible decision-making amid the Gaza war, referencing the peace deal signed at the Sharm El Sheikh Summit. The event featured documentaries and performances highlighting Egypt's role in peace and history.

Demonstrators in Malmö rejoice but remain cautious about peace agreement

On Sunday, 1,500 demonstrators gathered in Malmö to show support for Palestine. Many expressed relief over the ceasefire, but also great skepticism about what the peace agreement will truly mean.

Group of Spanish activists emotionally reuniting with families at airport upon return from detention in Israel, surrounded by media and flags.

First group of Spanish activists returns after detention in Israel

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Twenty-one of the 49 Spanish activists detained by Israel while trying to deliver aid to Gaza have returned to Spain on Sunday. They denounce ill-treatment during their captivity, while 28 remain held in a Negev desert prison. The Spanish government has facilitated their repatriation and demands respect for their rights.

Justice department apologises for unauthorised service of court papers to UN rapporteur

Thandiwe Zulu

South Africa's Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued an apology to United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after an unauthorised attempt to serve her with court papers disrupted an event in her honour. The incident occurred following Albanese's delivery of the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi withdrew the irregular process and extended regrets to Albanese, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the UN.

France Officially Recognizes Palestinian Statehood

In a landmark diplomatic move, France has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, becoming the latest European nation to endorse Palestinian statehood amid ongoing regional tensions. The announcement, made by President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference in Paris, signals a potential shift in European Union policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This decision comes as international calls for a two-state solution intensify following recent escalations in the Middle East.

Police stop Palestine demonstration in central Stockholm

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Police halted a planned pro-Palestine demonstration in central Stockholm on Saturday. Several people were arrested following gatherings outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event proceeded without a permit, according to police.

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