NATO Chief Says Alliance Is 25x Stronger Than Russia
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that the alliance is far more powerful than Russia both economically and militarily. Rutte stated that NATO’s economy is 25 times larger than Russia’s and its military strength is unmatched. He added that Russia’s air force cannot compete with NATO’s advanced […]
Chancellor Merz Urges U.S. to Act Against Russia
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Speaking in Egypt, Chancellor Merz urged the American president to use his influence just as he does in the Middle East to work with Europe in putting pressure on Russia. He reminded that the war between Russia and Ukraine has now entered its fourth year and remains the […]
Lukashenko seeks “big deal” with Trump over prisoners
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent Scandinavian News Finland Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced his willingness to strike a “big deal” with former U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling his intent to negotiate on political and diplomatic terms. “On one side of the scale are their questions, requests, and demands on the other side are […]
Taliban blames Pakistan’s ISI for ISIS-K attacks
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland The Taliban has directly accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), of organizing major ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) terrorist attacks that struck Iran and Russia in 2024, killing more than 240 people. In a strong statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid alleged that both the Kerman bombing in Iran and the […]
Israel to Honor Trump for Role in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Finland Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Monday that former U.S.Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to be awarded Israel’s highest civilian distinction for his instrumental role in mediating a ceasefire and facilitating the release of hostages from Gaza. According to a statement from President Isaac Herzog’s office, Trump’s […]
Red Cross Moves to Collect First Freed Gaza Hostages
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Finland The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that a Red Cross convoy is en route to collect the first group of Israeli hostages being freed by Hamas under the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire deal. According to an official IDF statement, the handover will occur at a designated […]
China Warns U.S. Over Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat
By Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Finland China has issued a strong warning to the United States, saying it will take retaliatory measures if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. In a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Beijing emphasized that it […]
Three Qatari Diplomats Die in Egypt Car Crash
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Tragedy struck near Sharm el-Sheikh tonight as three Qatari diplomats, part of the Qatari Prime Minister’s negotiating team, were killed in a fatal car accident. The diplomats were reportedly in Egypt to participate in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, which have drawn multiple international delegations seeking to de-escalate the […]
Finland to Approve Hunting of 65 Wolves This Winter
By Riffat Kausar Helsinki SNN News International Desk Finland’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced plans to authorize the hunting of at least 65 wolves during the upcoming winter season. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD) confirmed that the government aims to begin licensed wolf hunting from 1 January, citing the need […]
Finnish Hornet Jets Join NATO Nuclear Exercise
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent Finland Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets have officially joined NATO’s ongoing nuclear exercise, marking Finland’s second participation and the first time it has publicly announced its involvement. Defense officials confirmed that while Finland’s Hornet aircraft are not equipped to carry nuclear weapons, their participation highlights the country’s […]