Houthis Deny Red Sea Closure as Shipping Falls 90%
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Houthis Deny Red Sea shipping routes remain officially open, according to the group’s acting foreign minister, even as vessel traffic through the region has fallen sharply. Abdulwahid Abu Ras said the Houthis Deny Red have “no intention” of closing Bab el-Mandeb, adding that “navigation is normal,” according to SNN […]
US Israel 8 Arab Militaries Hold Secret Iran Talks
By Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Agency US Israel militaries Iran talks took place quietly in Germany, according to a report by Axios, bringing together U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Brad Cooper with military leaders from Israel and eight Arab states. The gathering reportedly included representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, […]
Türkiye Azerbaijan Push Middle Corridor Rail Link
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency The Middle Corridor, a trade and transport route linking Europe to Central Asia via the Caucasus and Caspian Sea, is being actively advanced by Türkiye Azerbaijan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reportedly said. The remarks, attributed to Fidan by Türkiye Azerbaijan officials, frame the two countries […]
Finland Announces €290 Million Ukraine Aid Package
By Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Agency Finland Announces €290 military aid to Ukraine has grown again, with the government announcing a new package worth €290 million, according to Finland’s Ministry of Defence. The delivery is described as the 34th such package since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Officials say this […]