Modi rejects Trump calls as US raises tariffs on India
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland According to German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully attempted four times in recent weeks to contact Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone. The report claims Modi has been “offended” after Trump described India’s economy as “dead” and announced an additional 25% tariff on […]
Two police officers killed in Victoria, suspect on the run
SHUMAILA ASLAM Scandinavian news agency Bureau Chief Pakistan In a tragic incident in Victoria state, two Australian police officers were shot dead while a third sustained injuries. The shooting took place in a rural area on Tuesday, and the gunman is still at large. Local police and media confirmed the incident but withheld further details […]
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Attacks
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Canberra: Australia announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, holding Tehran responsible for two recent attacks on the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne. According to reports, since the start of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023, Jewish homes, schools, synagogues, and vehicles in Australia have been repeatedly targeted with […]
Attack in Ivory Coast near Burkina Faso kills four
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Four villagers lost their lives and one person went missing after unknown gunmen carried out an assault in northeastern Ivory Coast close to the Burkina Faso border, the army reported on Tuesday. This marks the first deadly assault in Ivory Coast since 2021. The country shares nearly 600 kilometers […]
Australia, Japan Suspend Low-Cost Parcels to U.S.
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency Australia and Japan have suspended shipments of low-value parcels to the United States after Washington removed a duty-free exemption for packages under $800. The Trump administration’s policy change, which came into effect on Friday, ended the long-standing waiver on small parcels entering the U.S. without customs duty. In […]
Israel Bombs Gaza Hospital Twice, 20 Dead Including Journalists
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency Israeli airstrikes targeted the main hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, hitting the facility twice within hours. According to Gaza health officials, the second strike occurred as rescuers and journalists rushed to assist victims of the initial bombing. At least 20 people were killed, among them five journalists, […]
Trump Open to Kim Jong Un Talks, Raises U.S. Base Land Issue
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying such an encounter could take place this year as part of efforts to restart stalled nuclear talks. The remarks came during his meeting at the White House with South Korea’s new […]
Ukraine One of the World’s Most Mine Contaminated Lands
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency Dropped by Drones and Scattered by Rockets: How Ukraine Became One of the World’s Most Mine-Contaminated Countries Unexploded ordnance from relentless Russian bombardment has littered Ukraine’s landscape, killing hundreds and forcing civilians to avoid roads, forests, and even playgrounds. In northeastern Ukraine, less than fifty kilometers from […]
World’s Safest Countries Ranked in 2025 Index
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland The World’s Safest Countries: Where People Don’t Lock Their Doors and Police Don’t Carry Weapons The 2025 Global Peace Index has once again highlighted the nations where safety, trust, and stability define everyday life. These are countries where citizens often leave their doors unlocked and police rarely need to carry […]