Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran oppose Afghan bases
Usama Zahid Bureau Chief South East Asia Scandinavian News Agency Finland New York In a rare show of unity, the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran have issued a joint declaration strongly opposing the establishment of any new foreign military bases in or around Afghanistan. The statement came after their Quadripartite Meeting on […]
Finland, Lithuania report fresh drone violations
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent Scandinavian News Agency Finland Helsinki/Vilnius: Authorities in Finland and Lithuania have reported fresh incidents of unidentified drones flying over sensitive infrastructure, raising security concerns in the region. In Lithuania, three drones violated the airspace above Vilnius Airport, forcing the cancellation or diversion of seven flights on Tuesday. Officials said investigations […]
India protests Russian map showing Kashmir as Pakistani
Usama Zahid Bureau Chief South East Asia Scandinavian News Agency Finland New Delhi/Moscow/Islamabad: India has lodged a strong protest with Russia after reports emerged that a map displayed by the Russian Army during a joint exercise with Pakistan depicted the entire Jammu and Kashmir region as part of Pakistani territory. The controversy arises from a […]
US braces for historic mass resignation under Trump cuts
Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan Washington The United States is bracing for the largest mass resignation of federal workers in its history, as over 100,000 employees prepare to quit under the government’s deferred resignation program. The resignations, scheduled for Tuesday, come as federal workers say they have little choice left amid […]
Finnish president condemns Russia’s deadly Kyiv strike
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent SNN News Finland Helsinki The Finnish President strongly condemned Russia after it launched a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Kyiv, killing civilians, including a child and medical workers. The President described the attack as “cold-blooded” and said it further exposes Russia’s false narratives about the war, especially in […]
Israeli drone strikes Pakistani LPG tanker near Yemen
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland An Israeli drone attack targeted a Pakistani LPG tanker near the coast of Yemen, escalating tensions in the already volatile region. According to reports, the tanker was carrying 27 crew members — including 24 Pakistanis, 2 Sri Lankans, and 1 Nepali. Following the strike, the entire crew was reportedly […]
Hezbollah refuses to disarm a year after Nasrallah killing
Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan One year after the killing of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah has firmly rejected calls to disarm, despite mounting political and military pressure. The Lebanese government recently endorsed a plan to strip Hezbollah of its weapons, following the group’s heavy losses in its latest conflict with […]