Iran Faces Worst Drought, Tehran May Be Evacuated

Iran Faces Worst Drought, Tehran May Be Evacuated

By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Iran is facing its worst drought in 100 years, pushing the country toward a major humanitarian crisis. In Tehran, a city of around 10 million people, authorities have started nightly water shutoffs to manage the severe shortage. The lack of rainfall this spring and summer has caused a dangerous […]

Opposition Alliance Launches Nationwide Protest Drive

Opposition Alliance Launches Nationwide Protest Drive

By Muhammad Zia Mohi-ud-DinCorrespondent RawalpindiSNN News RAWALPINDI The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), has announced a nationwide protest campaign to begin soon. According to TTAP leaders, the movement will feature rallies, public gatherings, and district-level demonstrations across the country. The leadership said the campaign aims to draw attention to what they describe as “constitutional […]

Syrian President Plays Basketball with US CENTCOM Chief

By Hammad KahlonInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was seen playing basketball with CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, in what appears to be a rare moment of informal diplomacy and engagement between Syria and the U.S. military leadership.

Shikhar Dhawan Charged in Online Gambling Case

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Finland India’s former cricket opener Shikhar Dhawan has been charged with online gambling offences. Reports suggest Dhawan has now joined controversial figure Dhirendra Shastri in a so called padayatra aimed at “uniting” Hindus against Muslims — a move critics say exposes the growing Hindutva extremism in India.

Indian Army Trains Birds to Attack Enemy Drones

By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Agency Finland The Indian Army is reportedly training birds to attack drones an unusual strategy raising eyebrows. Critics argue that instead of investing in advanced anti-drone technology, India appears to be weaponizing wildlife, sparking debate over misplaced priorities.

Sweden’s King Questions Climate Tax Demands at COP30

By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf XVI has criticized the growing demands at the UN COP30 climate summit in Brazil, questioning calls for Western nations to pay higher climate taxes on emissions. “How much are we actually supposed to pay?” the King asked, representing Sweden at the […]

Two Indian Soldiers Arrested for Spying in Rajouri

By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Finland Two Indian Army soldiers stationed in Nowshera, Rajouri, have been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan. In a separate incident, two Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Police Officers (SPOs) were detained in Kathua on suspicion of involvement in similar activities.