UK and 11 Allies Impose Trade Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlement
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanSnn News Finland The United Kingdom, Canada, France and nine other countries have announced coordinated trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, declaring them illegal under international law and warning that continued expansion is destroying the prospect of a two-state solution. The countries said they will introduce national […]
Pakistan-Yemen Airstrikes Test Mecca Pact After Saudi Hit
By Riffat KausarSnn News Finland Pakistan is weighing military action against Houthi targets inside Yemen Airstrikes after repeated strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and civilian areas wounded 73 people across several cities, according to Saudi authorities. Pakistani sources told Scandinavian News Agency that airstrikes could come soon at Saudi Arabia’s request, and that the northern […]
US Strikes Iranian Tankers Near Kharg Island as Regional Tensions
By Riffat KausarSnn News Finland The United States has carried out strikes on multiple Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, days after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at US Navy ships. In a sharp escalation, Iran then fired missiles into Jordan, where air defences intercepted most of them, […]
Finland completes 200km border fence with Russia
“Finland has completed a €356 million, 200-kilometre border fence with Russia covering about 15% of the 1,340-kilometre frontier, with more sections expected.”
Italian Priest Quits Church to Marry Kenyan Woman
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency An Italian Priest missionary priest has reportedly left the Catholic priesthood to marry a local Kenyan woman, drawing attention in the community he served for over a decade. According to reports, the priest, identified as Father Sandro, had served in Baringo County for 12 years before the reported decision. […]
Kallas says billions more are flowing to Ukraine as EU prepares
“Kaja Kallas says Europe has already disbursed €8.47 billion to Ukraine and approved another €6.1 billion for Kyiv, including air defense, while pushing Russia’s toughest sanctions listings yet.”
France’s State of the World 2026 Report Maps New Global 7
“A French geopolitical report argues the old UNSC-based power balance has collapsed and lists a new seven-power map that includes Turkey and Iran while excluding the UK.”
North Korea Deploys Naval Destroyer on East Coast to Boost
“North Korea commissioned the destroyer Kang Kon on its east coast and state media said it would be integrated into the country’s nuclear response system.”
North Korea and Russia Inaugurate First-Ever Road Bridge
“North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River on September 7, creating a new land link alongside the 1959 rail-only Friendship Bridge.”
Deadly Avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria Kills 11 Climbers
“An avalanche killed 11 climbers and injured six others on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s Bezengi Gorge; six remain missing and rescue teams are battling dangerous conditions to reach the site.”