According to CNN sources, President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran. Vice President JD Vance, who participated in the previous meeting, will not attend the Islamabad talks. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's speaker, will also not attend. The US sees Ghalibaf as the main negotiator with the final word, so they chose not to send Vance.
Stock markets reacted to the news. The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the trading week negatively, with the broad OMXS index down 1%. AB Volvo's stock rose 1.5% after reporting increased order intake in its quarterly report. Telia's stock rose 1%. Electrolux shares fell about 25% after announcing a rights issue of 9 billion SEK. Oil prices fell back after reports from Pakistani sources that new talks between the US and Iran may be underway. A barrel of North Sea oil was earlier on Friday around $107, then fell back, then rose again to around $106 at around 5:30 PM. Stock market sentiment was relatively gloomy in most parts of Europe on Friday. One euro costs 10.82 SEK, one dollar costs 9.23 SEK.
A bus crashed near the Pentagon on Friday morning local time. According to FOX News, 23 people were injured in the crash. 10 of the injured are employees of the US Department of Defense. 18 of the 23 injured have been taken to hospital.
Ica has recalled shredded smoked ham 180g from their own brand due to incorrect date labeling, according to major media reports. The recalled ham packages have best before date 10-06-2026 and packaging date 17-04-2026. Customers who bought the product are asked to return it to the store, claim on Ica's website, or contact customer service.
The US Department of Justice has dropped the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The investigation was related to the renovation of the central bank's premises. Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro wrote on X that although the criminal investigation is dropped, other authorities continue to look into the matter. She added that the investigation could be reopened if new information emerges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being treated for prostate cancer, revealed in his annual health report published on Friday. Netanyahu wrote on X that he is in 'excellent physical health' but had a 'minor medical problem' that has now been treated. One and a half years ago, the prime minister was operated on for an enlarged prostate.
A boy of primary school age was hit by a car in Ystad. The boy's injury status is unknown; he was taken to hospital by ambulance for checks.