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A massive international crackdown, Operation PowerOFF, has targeted over 75,000 users of illegal DDoS-for-hire services. Europol and 21 nations disrupted criminal infrastructure, leading to arrests, domain takedowns, and warning campaigns. This operation aims to dismantle easy-to-access cybercrime tools and prevent future attacks on businesses and individuals globally.

The April 2025 terror attack triggered a decisive shift in India’s security posture — from restraint to calibrated retaliation. The country formalised a more assertive approach, integrating military, technological, and diplomatic tools

Viktor Gyökeres is set for a significant financial surge by 2026, fueled by his football prowess and a lucrative Arsenal transfer. His estimated net worth of £8 million is expected to climb with a £200,000 weekly salary, substantial bonuses, and a major Adidas deal. This move solidifies his status as a top European talent.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on two Chinese firms, Integrity Technology Group and Anxun Information Technology, along with Iran's Emennet Pasargad, for orchestrating cyberattacks against member states. Co-founders of the Chinese companies face travel bans. These actions underscore the EU's commitment to combating malicious cyber activities and ensuring a secure digital space.

The Swedish intelligence service's recent arrests of a Kurdish community representative and a Swedish diplomat are linked to a Swedish journalist facing "terror" charges in Turkey, Swedish media reported. According to Sveriges Radio, one of the suspects in Sapo's case is a Swedish citizen who is a leading representative for Kurds in Northern Syria.

The ban is in line with new legislation that entered into force in January 2020, following an examination by the Swedish armed forces and security service "to ensure that the use of radio equipment in these bands does not cause harm to Sweden's security," the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority said in a statement.

To mark the beginning of a year-long programme to celebrate 75 years of bilateral relations between Sweden and India, a round table on innovation and sustainability was organised on Saturday by the Consulate of Sweden in Mumbai and its Embassy in New Delhi.

Ericsson is proposing to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of global cost-saving measures. The telecom giant aims to boost its competitive edge and fund technology leadership while navigating a sluggish telecom equipment market. These reductions follow previous workforce cuts and are intended to support the company's strategy for programmable networks.

Danish police detained three people of Swedish origin after two explosions near Israel's Copenhagen embassy. No casualties or damages were reported. The incidents occurred amid rising Middle East tensions. Nearby Jewish school Carolineskolen closed temporarily. Swedish authorities are also investigating recent security incidents near their Israeli embassy, including possible gunfire and defused threats.

Sweden’s domestic security agency said Thursday that its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “has strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage” as the cause. Authorities had said when the leaks off Sweden and Denmark first surfaced that explosions were recorded in the area.

Iranian authorities have accused a Swedish EU diplomat, held in a Tehran prison for more than 600 days, of conspiring with Iran's arch-enemy Israel to harm the Islamic republic, the judiciary said Sunday. "Johan Floderus is accused of extensive measures against the security of the country, extensive intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime and corruption on earth," the judiciary's Mizan Online news agency said. Corruption on earth is one of Iran's most serious offences which carries a maximum penalty of death.

A Swedish court has upheld a ban on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies selling 5G equipment in the country, following Stockholm's decision to bar the company in October last year.

Iran is enlisting members of Swedish criminal gangs, including children, to carry out "acts of violence" against Israel and other targets in Sweden deemed threatening by Tehran, according to Sweden's intelligence agency. The Swedish Security Police, known as Sapo, stated that the Iranian regime is leveraging these criminal networks to execute violent actions against states, groups, or individuals in Sweden it perceives as threats.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called on the European Union to strengthen border controls and internal security following a terrorist attack in Brussels. Two Swedish citizens were killed and another injured during the incident. The attacker claimed responsibility in a video posted online. Kristersson emphasized the need to protect borders and prevent dangerous individuals from staying illegally in the region, stating that "this is a time for more security, we can't be naive." Sweden has previously raised its terror alert level due to threats from jihadist groups.

The business sentiment of Swedish companies operating here has dampened over last year. Around half of 141 Swedish companies said the current business climate in India is very favourable, compared with 60% last year.

Swedish authorities have accused Iran of a cyberattack that involved sending thousands of threatening text messages following Quran burnings in 2023. The messages, attributed to the 'Anzu team,' targeted Swedes and complicated Sweden's Nato membership bid. The investigation by Sweden's SAPO domestic security agency is closed but could be reopened.

Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji lost a crucial doubles match against Sweden's Andre Goransson and Filip Bergevi in the Davis Cup World Group I tie, leading to an unassailable 0-3 lead for Sweden. With this loss, India must now prepare for Play-offs next year to maintain their spot in World Group I.

Securitas, world's second-largest security services group, announced stronger-than-anticipated free cash flow for the fourth quarter, coupled with a reduction in debt. This news propelled shares nearly 8% higher. During the three-month period ending in December, Securitas' free cash flow surged, doubling to 3.50 billion Swedish crowns ($333.4 million). This marked a substantial increase from the 1.17 billion reported a year earlier and surpassed the consensus estimate of 2.4 billion, as quoted by Jefferies.

Scotland Yard will arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he leaves the Ecuadorean embassy in London despite Sweden dropping a rape investigation against him, British police said on Friday.

Latvia's Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, has sought assistance from Sweden and other Nato allies to investigate damage to an underwater data cable linking Latvia to Sweden. The damage is believed to be externally influenced, prompting intensive collaboration and a criminal investigation, while alternate data routes continue to operate.

It has since emerged that the lavish event cost £508,000 and Sapo, Sweden’s intelligence service, is now struggling to explain the expense, especially as the party took place after stringent budget cuts within the organization.

Russia has reacted negatively to Sweden and Finland's decision to seek NATO membership, warning of countermeasures and claiming that it has adversely affected the security situation in Northern Europe. Both Sweden and Finland have warned of an increased risk of Russian interference and hybrid attacks.

A 24-year-old priest of Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Kundan Mahapatra, was arrested for sexually harassing a Swedish tourist. Mahapatra was identified through CCTV footage and the temple management will be urged to suspend him. Associations of servitors will be sensitized on dealing with visitors.