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Preliminary results give Sweden’s opposition 176 seats against 173 for the outgoing governing bloc, leaving coalition talks uncertain.

The European Arctic Summit in Finland is examining military security, shipping and infrastructure as melting ice changes access to the region.

Houthi forces have captured additional islands in the southern Red Sea as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces struggle to contain a renewed offensive.

A further round of US-backed Israeli-Lebanese talks is planned for Rome in October, with border security and Lebanese sovereignty among the central issues.

Germany intends to order a fourth vessel in its new class of signals-intelligence ships as it expands maritime surveillance capabilities.

Finland has become the tenth participant in France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, describing it as a complement to NATO’s existing arrangements.

Diplomatic efforts over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz suffered a setback after a planned Oman meeting was postponed.

Mohammed bin Salman and Admiral Brad Cooper discussed regional security after renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and rapid changes in Yemen.

New support measures for Kastellorizo include a €5,000 annual allowance intended for permanent residents and public-sector employees on the island.

Radosław Sikorski has argued that NATO’s collective air-power advantage would allow a rapid response to a Russian attack.

Turkey’s foreign minister has promoted transport and energy links connecting the Gulf to Europe through Jordan, Syria and Turkey.

Polish authorities are examining a suspected Russian military drone discovered near the Baltic coast, with its origin and mission still under investigation.