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American Student Sama Safi Detained in Israel Without Charge

American student Sama Safi from Florida detained by Israeli soldiers near Ramallah without charge transferred to Ofer Prison Jerusalem

By Riffat Kausar Snn News Finland 20-Year-Old American Citizen Seized From Home Near Ramallah Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American citizen and honors psychology student at Birzeit University, was taken from her family’s home near Ramallah at 3 a.m. on June 2 by Israeli soldiers. She was removed without charge and has remained in Israeli detention […]

UAE Denies $20 Billion Iran Fund Transfer, Rejects Reuters

UAE Foreign Ministry building in Abu Dhabi as officials issue categorical denial of Reuters report on $20 billion Iranian fund transfer

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland UAE Foreign Ministry Issues Flat Denial The United Arab Emirates on Friday issued a categorical denial of media reports claiming it had transferred funds to Iran, directly rejecting a report by Reuters that alleged Abu Dhabi had agreed to release up to $20 billion to Tehran. The reported deal, […]

‘Free Palestine’ on Hotel TV Shocks Jewish Guests in London

Travelodge Manor House North London hotel entrance where Jewish guests reported Free Palestine message displayed on room television screens

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Incident Reported at Travelodge Manor House, North London A Jewish guest staying at the Travelodge hotel in Manor House, North London, switched on the television in his room and was greeted with a “Free Palestine“ message displayed on the screen. A friend of the guest, staying in a separate […]

Petro Slams Israeli Minister Saar Over Gaza, Election Meddling

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaking publicly while addressing Israeli Minister Gideon Saar over Gaza and Colombian election interference allegations.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Petro Fires Back at Israeli Minister Saar, Defends Stance on Gaza and Rejects Foreign Interference in Colombian Elections Petro Responds to Insult with Schopenhauer Reference Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly addressed Israeli Minister Gideon Saar, responding to what he described as an insult lacking substantive argument. Petro invoked the […]

Petro Denies US Visa Ban or Arrest Threat, Disputes Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaking at a press conference denying US visa restrictions and arrest threats linked to Trump administration

Petro Pushes Back on US Visa Restriction Reports Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly denied that he was ever officially informed of any restriction placed on his US visa or that he faced a possible arrest if he entered United States territory. His statement directly contradicts reports suggesting the Trump administration had taken punitive diplomatic […]

Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Kill 2, Wound 3 in Fresh Thursday Bombardment

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza destroy residential buildings killing two Palestinians in Thursday bombardment

Fresh Israeli Strikes Hit Multiple Gaza Locations Israel carried out new shelling and airstrikes Across Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 2 Palestinians and wounding 3 others, according to the Palestinian News Agency WAFA. The strikes targeted separate locations across the territory, hitting both Gaza City and central Gaza within the same reporting period. Airstrike […]

Vučić Serbia Proudly Cooperates With Israel Despite European Pressure

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić defends Serbia Israel cooperation at public address

Reported by Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Serbian President Defends Israel Stance Publicly Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has openly defended Belgrade’s ongoing cooperation with Israel, describing his country as one of the last remaining European nations willing to maintain and publicly acknowledge such a partnership. The statement was reported by journalist Riffat Kausar through SNN […]

Rama: ‘No Kushner Resort Project Ever Existed in Albania’

Albanian PM Rama Denies Cancelling Kushner Resort: 'There Was Never a Project' Breaking | Politics | Southeast Europe Rama's Exact Words: A Contradiction or Clarification? Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a pointed statement regarding a reported luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner, the US businessman and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump. Speaking publicly, Rama stated the project was never cancelled — because, in his words, it never formally existed in the first place. 'To Cancel a Project, You First Need a Project' Rama's statement, reported by journalist Hammad Kahlun via a Scandinavian/Finnish news outlet, was direct and unusually blunt for a sitting head of government. His full remarks in sequence: "I never said we cancelled the project, because there has never been a project. To cancel a project, first you need to have a project. There has never been a project. The project is something that is still being worked on." The final sentence notably contradicts the earlier denial — acknowledging that work on the proposal is still ongoing. What Is the Kushner Albania Resort Project? Jared Kushner's investment firm Affinity Partners has been previously linked to development ambitions in Albania, a country undergoing rapid tourism and real estate expansion along its Adriatic and Ionian coastlines. No formal agreement, signed contract, or government-approved development plan has been publicly disclosed by either the Albanian government or Affinity Partners. Political Context: Rama, Kushner, and Albania's Development Push Prime Minister Edi Rama, leader of the Socialist Party of Albania and in office since 2013, has aggressively pursued foreign investment in Albania's coastal and tourism sectors. Kushner has made several visits to the Balkans region, with reported interest in large-scale luxury developments. Albania's relatively low land costs and EU candidate status have made it an attractive target for international investors. Key Takeaway: Still Active, Never Officially Launched Rama's statement leaves the situation deliberately ambiguous. He denies a cancellation, denies a formal project exists, yet simultaneously confirms discussions or planning is still underway. No timeline, location, investment figure, or regulatory filing has been confirmed by any official body in Tirana or through US-based entities connected to Kushner. Note: This report is based on statements attributed to PM Edi Rama as sourced by journalist Hammad Kahlun. Independent verification of the full context of his remarks has not been established.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Rama’s Exact Words: A Contradiction or Clarification? Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a pointed statement regarding a reported luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner, the US businessman and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump. Speaking publicly, Rama stated the project was never cancelled because, in his […]

Trump Rules Out Turkey-Israel Conflict From the White House

Trump and Erdoğan Turkey-Israel Conflict diplomatic meeting White House 2026

Trump Praises Erdoğan as ‘A Hell of a Leader’ U.S. President Donald Trump has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a close personal friend and a strong leader, dismissing concerns about a potential military conflict between Turkey-Israel while he remains in the White House. The remarks came in response to a question from Finnish […]

Cuban Children Die as US Sanctions Block Fuel and Medicine

A Cuban children patient in a Havana pediatric hospital ward affected by power blackouts caused by US economic sanctions in 2026.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland A Finnish human rights organization has released a formal report alleging that at least twelve children under five years of age died in Cuba between January and May 2026 due to shortages caused by US economic sanctions. Finn Right International is calling on Washington to immediately lift restrictions it […]