The move came after the Turkish president’s surprising new demand that the European Union should move forward with his country’s bid to join the bloc, one day before a high-profile summit.
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Turkey Clears the Way for Sweden’s Entry to NATO on the Eve of Summit
The announcement allows the military alliance to project unity, which is getting harder to sustain as the war in Ukraine goes on.
NATO’s Welcome Party for Sweden Is Back on Ice
Alliance leaders wanted their summit next week to celebrate the arrival of a new member, but stalling by Hungary and objections from Turkey have made that nearly impossible.
Four Countries Sue for Answers Over Airline Downed by Iran’s Missiles
In 2020, Iranian missiles struck a Ukraine Airlines flight, killing all 176 people on board. Four countries have filed suit in The Hague demanding a credible account and full compensation.
Burning of Quran in Stockholm Sparks Outrage in Muslim World
Sweden has been widely condemned for allowing the burning of the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on Wednesday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday.
Erdogan Says Sweden Shouldn’t Expect Turkish Support for NATO Bid
Turkey wants a tougher stance from Stockholm toward pro-Kurdish activists and members of an outlawed religious group whom Turkey considers terrorists.
Greta Thunberg Ends Her School Strikes After 251 Weeks
The climate activist, who has inspired young people around the world to demand action against climate change, graduated from high school on Friday in Sweden.
Sweden to Allow NATO Troop on Its Soil
NATO is more optimistic that Turkey will approve Sweden’s membership before or soon after an alliance summit next month.
This Famous ‘Spy’ Whale Likes People. That Could Be a Problem.
A beluga whale named Hvaldimir was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness. He has recently been moving toward busier waters, prompting fears for his safety.
Russia Denounces West Over Drone Strike on Moscow
Kremlin officials said Ukraine’s allies should have condemned the strike, and argued again that its real war was with the West.