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Sweden’s Quran burner may not be a free speech activist. But defending him protects us all

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference have periodically lobbied for blasphemy to be made a global offence. But they have been soft on violations of human rights in Sharia law.

‘I feel angry and disgusted’: Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran

A man tore up and burned a Koran in Sweden's capital Stockholm last week, resulting in strong condemnation from several states.

Protest outside Swedish embassy in Baghdad after Quran burning incident in Sweden

The protest comes after a man burned a Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm Wednesday. Following the incident, the Iraq Foreign Ministry summoned Sweden's ambassador.

NATO may base troops in Sweden before Stockholm joins, government says

Sweden applied to join NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Due to objections from Turkey and Hungary, Sweden now intends to join NATO at a summit in Lithuania next month.

Likelihood Finland joins NATO before Sweden has increased, says Swedish PM

Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO last year but have faced objections from Turkey, which says the two countries harbour members of what it considers terrorist groups.

Russia says Nord Stream leaks appear to be result of state-sponsored ‘terrorism’

The EU is investigating the cause of the leaks which it suspects to be sabotage. An EU official said the incident had fundamentally changed the nature of the conflict in Ukraine.

EU ramps up energy infrastructure security after Nord Stream pipelines ‘sabotage’

Denmark & Sweden on Tuesday said big leaks on two Nord Stream pipelines in Baltic Sea were purposely caused. The EU warns of a 'robust, united response' should there be more attacks.

Why ‘Natoisation’ of Sweden and Finland is bad news for Putin

Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO is not sudden. Despite official neutrality, they have been close NATO partners for decades.

Finland, Sweden can join NATO. But Russia needs to be handled first

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Why NATO should rethink Finland and Sweden induction

Neither nation is in fear of a Russian invasion, and they may just free-ride off US security like other Europeans.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.