UAE Cuts UK Study Funding Over Islamist Radicalization Fears
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief, Helsinki, SNN News Finland The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced cuts in funding for Emirati students planning to study in the United Kingdom, citing concerns that students could be radicalized by Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Islamist groups on British campuses. Officials noted that this decision reflects a growing perception among certain […]
Ukraine Oreshnik IRBM Hits Lviv at 13,000 km/h
By Riffat KausarInternational News Correspondent, SNN News Finland Ukraine has confirmed that a missile striking the Lviv region traveled at an approximate speed of 13,000 km/h following a ballistic trajectory. Authorities stated that the missile was an Oreshnik IRBM equipped with MIRV technology, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. This is reportedly the second […]
Finland Condemns Russian Strikes Leaving Kyiv Without Heat
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News, Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen has strongly condemned the latest Russian air strikes on Ukraine, stating that the attacks have left nearly half of Kyiv’s apartment buildings without heating amid freezing winter conditions. In her statement, Valtonen highlighted that countries like Finland, which experience harsh winters, fully understand the deadly […]
Finland Records Winter’s Coldest Temperature at -42.8°C
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief, HelsinkiSNN News Finland Finland has recorded its coldest temperature of the current winter season, with the mercury plunging to an extreme -42.8 degrees Celsius in the northern region of Lapland. According to Finnish meteorological data, the record-low temperature was measured early Friday morning at a weather station in Savukoski, a municipality […]
Finland Backs Denmark, Greenland Sovereignty in Arctic
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Helsinki: Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has reaffirmed that Nordic nations, Arctic states, and NATO allies remain jointly committed to safeguarding peace, stability, and cooperation across the Arctic region. She emphasized that while collective security in the High North is a shared responsibility, decisions related specifically to Denmark and […]
Trump Administration Considers Greenland as Security Priority
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Washington: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated that President Donald Trump considers the acquisition of Greenland a critical national security objective for the United States, particularly to counter growing strategic threats in the Arctic region. Speaking to reporters, Leavitt said the president believes Greenland holds significant geopolitical […]
Russian Spies Posing as Fishermen Discovered in Norway
Russian intelligence agents disguised as fishermen and tourists have been uncovered in northern Norway, according to Swedish broadcaster SVT. The commander of Norway’s Finnmark Division, Jon Olav Fuglem, confirmed that foreign agents had infiltrated the strategically important port city of Kirkenes, close to the Russian border. He warned that Russian intelligence activities and hybrid warfare […]
Khamenei ‘Plans Escape to Russia’ Amid Iran Protests
By Hammad Kahlun international News Correspondent Scandinavian News Finland Ayatollah Khamenei is preparing to flee to Russia when his regime falls amid ongoing protests in Iran This “Plan B” is in case security forces fail to suppress the popular protests against the Islamist regime, which have been ongoing for over a week. The Times reports […]
Finland President Attends Ukraine Support Meeting in Paris
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Paris: Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that he is attending a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine, being held in Paris today. The meeting is hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and brings together key international partners to discuss developments related to Ukraine. President […]
Cambodia Violates Ceasefire, Mortar Attack on Thailand
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Cambodia has breached its ceasefire agreement with Thailand after firing fresh mortar rounds toward Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. According to Thai authorities, the latest attack resulted in injuries to a Thai soldier, who was wounded during the shelling. Security officials say the situation remains tense along the border, with Thai […]