Khamenei Iran Won’t Bow to US Demands
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that Iran will firmly resist any U.S. attempts to make Tehran “obedient.” His remarks were reported by Iranian state media on Sunday. Khamenei stressed that suggestions for direct talks with Washington represent only a shallow understanding of the issue. “Those who suggest […]
Brazilian Ox Guides Drunken Owner Safely Home
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan A video making rounds online shows an extraordinary act of animal loyalty in Brazil, where an ox helped its drunken owner find his way home. After a party, getting home can be tough—but sometimes a loyal friend steps in. In this unusual case, that friend was not human. The […]
Ukrainian POW Shares Life After Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Serhiy Hrebinyk, 25, recently freed from Russian captivity, is a vivid example. Over more than three years, he endured imprisonment in four separate Russian facilities as a Ukrainian prisoner of war. Despite the harsh conditions, he recalls small moments of reprieve—competing in a chess tournament organized by his guards, […]
World’s Oldest Person Ethel Caterham Turns 116 in England
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Ethel Caterham, a British great-grandmother, marked her 116th birthday on August 21 in Surrey, England. Earlier this year, she was officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person, following the passing of a Brazilian nun who previously held the title. Born in Hampshire in 1909, Ms. Caterham now resides […]
TikTok hits Dog daycare helps dogs and owners thrive
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Every morning in Boonah, Queensland, a minibus filled with eager dogs rolls through the Scenic Rim, taking them to IronBark DogPark, a specially designed adventure and learning facility. Dog trainer Jo McVilly, who manages the park, says she enjoys watching the dogs’ excitement even before they board the bus. […]
Russian air defenses shoot down drone near Moscow airports
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward Moscow on Saturday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who shared details on Telegram. Specialists are currently examining the debris to determine its origin and capabilities. As a precaution, several airports in central Russia temporarily suspended operations, including […]
North Korea test fires two advanced air defense missiles
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Pyongyang’s state media reported Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the launch of two newly developed air defense missiles. The test, conducted a day earlier, was described as a demonstration of the weapons’ “enhanced combat effectiveness.” According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the […]
India Passes Law Banning Online Gambling Industry
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan India’s parliament has enacted a sweeping ban on online gambling nationwide, with violators facing jail sentences of up to five years. The legislation follows government data showing that gambling companies were extracting nearly $2.3 billion each year from an estimated 450 million users. The ban covers card games, poker, […]
Ronaldo hits 100 goals for 4 clubs, Al Nassr lose final
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic feat in his illustrious career, becoming the only player to net 100 competitive goals for four separate clubs. The Portuguese star struck in the first half of the Saudi Super Cup final against Al-Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. His goal took his […]
Zelenskyy Urges Global South to Press Russia for Peace
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to nations of the Global South to step up diplomatic pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. In a statement shared on social media after talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday, Zelenskyy emphasized that the war “must be […]