Mass Arrests of Muslims Continue Across India
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Muslims in India are facing an increasingly alarming situation as mass arrests continue across several states. Reports indicate that individuals are being detained solely on the basis of their faith, highlighting a deepening atmosphere of fear and discrimination under the Hindutva-driven political climate. Observers and human rights advocates have […]
Lukashenka Orders Talks With Lithuania to Reopen Border
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Agency Finland Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka has instructed Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov to initiate negotiations with Lithuania to “normalize the situation and resume operations at the closed border checkpoints.” According to Lukashenka’s press service, Vilnius has already submitted proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing border crisis. The discussions will […]
Explosion reported outside Islamabad court, rescue underway
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan An explosion has been reported outside a court in Islamabad, Pakistan. Authorities and rescue teams have rushed to the scene to assess casualties and secure the area. Investigation into the cause of the blast is underway.
Suicide bombing at Islamabad Judicial Complex kills many
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland A tragic incident occurred at the Islamabad Judicial Complex as a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the court premises. Multiple casualties have been reported, and rescue teams have reached the site. Security forces have cordoned off the area while investigations are underway.
Finland Records All Time High in Hate Crime Reports
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland HELSINKI Finland has recorded the highest number of hate crime reports in its history, according to new data released by the Police University College. The majority of these crimes were driven by racial or ethnic bias. In 2024, Finnish police documented 1,808 suspected hate crimes, marking a 13% increase […]
Iraq Votes in Elections With Low Hopes for Reform
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan BAGHDAD Iraqis began voting on Tuesday to elect a new 329-member parliament, according to state television. Polling stations across the country opened early in the morning and will close at 6:00 p.m. (1500 GMT). Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term in office. However, many young […]
Maryam Nawaz Travels to COP30 After Lahore Smog Crisis
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland After Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world in October, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has travelled to Brazil to attend the COP30 climate summit. Her visit aims to discuss global efforts to reduce air pollution and combat climate change. However, critics on social media […]
Russia, North Korea Building Bridge Over Tumen River
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland MOSCOW A nearly five-kilometer-long bridge is under construction between Russia and North Korea across the Tumen River, Newsweek has reported. Satellite images reveal that work on the Russian side has already progressed about 110 meters into the river, with several support pillars in place. On the North Korean […]
Indian Jets Near Border, Pakistan Air Force on Alert
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan ISLAMABAD Multiple Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft were reportedly seen flying close to the Indo-Pak border, prompting heightened vigilance from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). According to defense sources, PAF units are likely on full alert, closely monitoring the situation to ensure national airspace security. No official statement has […]
FBI Director Kash Patel Visits Beijing for Talks
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan BEIJING FBI Director Kash Patel has made an unannounced visit to Beijing to discuss cooperation on law enforcement and the growing fentanyl crisis. According to U.S. officials, the talks focused on improving coordination between the two countries to combat the illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl and its […]