scorecardresearch
Friday, July 18, 2025
TopicSweden

Topic: Sweden

10 dead in shooting at adult education centre in Sweden’s Orebro, country’s deadliest gun attack yet

Police say the gunman is believed to be among those killed & search for victims is ongoing. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says this is the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.

Salwan Momika, Quran burner who shook up international relations & sparked protests across Middle East

A day before he was to be sentenced for anti-Islamic activities, Momika was killed in his apartment in Sweden by assailants who entered his room while he was live-streaming on TikTok.

Sweden’s Indo-Pacific strategy has an India-sized gap. Piggybacking US allies won’t work

The strategy is expected to create further opportunities for investment across Indo-Pacific capitals, including India, which must be strategically leveraged with firm intent.

Singapore’s next PM, South America’s drought crisis & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

Hungary set to ratify Sweden’s NATO accession, clearing last hurdle

The Nordic country's neutrality lasted through two world wars and the simmering conflict of the Cold War.

Amsterdam to Bali to New Zealand — what countries are doing to combat ‘overtourism’

Communities in popular destinations worldwide have expressed concerns over excess tourism on their doorstep. Here are some measures that can address the problem.

Denmark proposes bill to stop Quran burnings in bid to ease tensions with Muslim nations

Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Quran have been burned, or otherwise damaged, prompting outrage in Muslim countries.

Will present security measures amid Koran burning crisis, says Swedish govt

More Koran burnings, permitted under freedom of speech laws, took place on Monday as govts of both nations said they were examining ways to legally limit such acts.

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran burning

Sweden has seen several Koran burnings in recent years, mostly by far-right and anti-Muslim activists. Some burnings sparked clashes between police and Muslim protesters in Sweden.

‘Will sever diplomatic ties if a Koran is burned again,’ Iraq tells Sweden

Thursday's demonstration was called by supporters of Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to protest against the second planned Koran burning in Sweden in weeks.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.