PM Shehbaz, WEF President Discuss Reforms in Riyadh

By Mobeen CheemaInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Riyadh Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met World Economic Forum (WEF) President and CEO Børge Brende in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII). The meeting was held at the request of WEF leadership to officially invite the Prime Minister to attend the WEF Annual […]

Suspect Pleads Guilty to Killing Japan’s Ex-PM Abe

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Tokyo The man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder. Forty-five-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami admitted to all charges as his trial began on Tuesday, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, was fatally shot during a campaign […]

Zelenskyy Ready for Peace Talks Outside Russia

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to hold peace talks “anywhere except Russia or Belarus.” He emphasized that Ukraine remains open to dialogue but will not compromise its sovereignty. Zelenskyy also highlighted the continued need for European financial aid to sustain the country’s defense […]

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Washington Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister exchanged warm words, praising the “remarkable” ties between their nations and pledging to further strengthen cooperation. During his address aboard a U.S. naval base, Trump also hinted at the possibility of deploying the National Guard in […]

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey, 22 Injured

By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Turkey A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey, leaving at least 22 people injured most of them while jumping from balconies in fear. Officials said the quake’s epicenter was about 6 kilometers deep. Three buildings and a store collapsed, but all occupants were safely evacuated. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan […]

Symbolism of Weapons in Hindu Mythology

By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland New Delhi In Hindu mythology, many deities are shown carrying weapons, which symbolize power, protection, and the fight against evil. For example, Goddess Kali holds the Mahakhadga (great sword) representing courage, Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra stands for justice, Lord Shiva’s Trishul shows control over creation and destruction, and […]

UK Police Investigate Attack on Indian-Origin Woman

By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland UK Police in the United Kingdom are looking into a hate-based attack on a 20-year-old woman of Indian origin. Reports say the suspect used racist words during the assault. Officials confirmed that the case is being taken seriously, and hate crime charges are likely to be filed.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Reach Deadlock

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Istanbul Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached a deadlock, as confirmed by both Afghan and Pakistani media sources. The discussions, aimed at easing tensions and improving bilateral relations, have stalled without any concrete progress so far.