Trump Offers $3,000 to Migrants Who Leave U.S. Voluntarily
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland The Trump administration has announced a new policy offering $3,000 in cash and a free ticket to undocumented migrants who voluntarily return to their country of origin by the end of 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Officials say the initiative is aimed at reducing the […]
Ukrainian Media Finds Energy Corruption Suspect in Israel
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Journalists from Ukrainska Pravda have reported that Timur Mindich has been located in Israel. Mindich is suspected of leading a criminal group involved in large-scale corruption within Ukraine’s energy sector, according to the outlet. Ukrainska Pravda stated that it will publish further details regarding the case at a […]
Rare Snowfall Hits Saudi Arabia After 30 Years
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Snow has fallen in Saudi Arabia’s northern regions for the first time in nearly 30 years, marking a rare and historic weather event in the desert kingdom. The snowfall covered vast desert areas stretching across thousands of square kilometers, from the Tuwaiq mountain range in the west to regions […]
US Detains Oil Tanker Near Venezuela, China Hit
By Riffat KausarChairmanScandinavian News Finland The United States has detained another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, further tightening pressure on global oil shipments linked to sanctioned trade. The operation took place early on December 20, when the vessel was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard, with support from the Department of Defense, according […]
Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day, Brighter Days Ahead
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, brings with it the promise of longer and brighter days ahead. This year, the solstice occurs on Sunday, 21 December, at 5:02pm, when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky and remains above […]
First NATO Eastern Flank Summit Held in Helsinki
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland The first-ever NATO Eastern Flank summit was held in Helsinki, bringing together key nations from NATO’s eastern border to discuss security, economy, and collective defense. Combined, the Eastern Flank countries represent the world’s eighth-largest economy, with a total GDP of approximately $2.3 trillion — larger than Russia’s and […]
Germany Orders 800+ Armored Vehicles from Finnish
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Finland Germany has finalized a deal with Finnish company Patria to purchase over 800 armored vehicles. These include variants equipped with mortars and the RS4 combat module. The total contract value exceeds €2 billion, marking one of the largest defense deals in Europe this year. Explore more […]
Karachi Dog Bites Kill 19, Over 29,000 Cases Reported
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland At least 19 people have lost their lives in dog bite incidents in Karachi, while more than 29,000 cases have been reported across the city so far in 2025. Health officials say the sharp rise in dog bite cases has put immense pressure on hospitals and emergency services. […]
Putin Warns NATO Blockade of Kaliningrad Means War
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any NATO blockade of the Kaliningrad region would trigger a full-scale war in Europe. Putin stated that if threats are created against Kaliningrad, Russia will respond by destroying them. He stressed that everyone must clearly understand the seriousness of such actions. […]
Second Russian Drone Crashes in Turkey, Tensions Rise
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland A second large Russian drone has crashed in Turkey for the second consecutive day, raising serious concerns about regional security. The repeated incidents have alarmed officials and observers, as the drones reportedly entered Turkish territory before crashing. While no casualties have been reported so far, the situation is […]