Symbolism of Weapons in Hindu Mythology
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland New Delhi In Hindu mythology, many deities are shown carrying weapons, which symbolize power, protection, and the fight against evil. For example, Goddess Kali holds the Mahakhadga (great sword) representing courage, Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra stands for justice, Lord Shiva’s Trishul shows control over creation and destruction, and […]
UK Police Investigate Attack on Indian-Origin Woman
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland UK Police in the United Kingdom are looking into a hate-based attack on a 20-year-old woman of Indian origin. Reports say the suspect used racist words during the assault. Officials confirmed that the case is being taken seriously, and hate crime charges are likely to be filed.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Reach Deadlock
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Istanbul Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached a deadlock, as confirmed by both Afghan and Pakistani media sources. The discussions, aimed at easing tensions and improving bilateral relations, have stalled without any concrete progress so far.
Russia Downs 193 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Moscow Russian defense officials announced on Monday that air defense systems destroyed 193 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 34 targeting Moscow. According to authorities, 47 drones were intercepted over the Bryansk region, where one person was killed and five others were injured. The large-scale overnight assault marks one […]
Trump Slams Russia’s Nuclear Missile Test as Wrong Move
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Washington US President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for announcing a nuclear-powered cruise missile test, calling it “not appropriate.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “He ought to get the war in Ukraine ended. A war that should have taken […]
US Eyes Pakistan Ties, Keeps India Friendship Intact
By Zoya AmjadScandinavian News Agency Finland Washington Senator Marco Rubio has said that the United States sees an opportunity to strengthen its strategic partnership with Pakistan, but emphasized it will not come at the expense of relations with India. He noted that regional stability remains a shared goal between Washington, Islamabad, and New Delhi. Meanwhile, […]
Iran’s Nasrin Shakarami Finds Safety in Germany
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Berlin Iranian activist Nasrin Shakarami has arrived safely in Germany after facing relentless persecution in Iran. Her 16-year-old daughter, Nika Shakarami, was killed by regime forces in 2022 for refusing to wear the mandatory veil a tragedy that drew global outrage. Since then, Nasrin and her family have […]
Kent Council Launches Drive Against Public Harassment
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Kent County Council Launches Campaign to Combat Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces Kent, UK Kent County Council has released a powerful new video as part of its campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment targeting women and girls in public areas. The campaign aims to encourage people to […]
Russian Drone Strike Kills Kyiv Student and Her Mother
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Agency Finland A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv late last night killed 19-year- old Anastasiia Maslii and her mother, Ukrainian authorities confirmed. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lyceum No. 171 “Leader”, where Anastasiia studied, shared the news on its official page, mourning the loss of their student and […]
Pakistan Labels Salman Khan “Terrorist” Over Balochistan Remark
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Pakistani authorities have reportedly declared Bollywood actor Salman Khan a “terrorist” following comments he made in Riyadh, in which he referred to Balochistan separately from Pakistan. At the event, Khan was quoted saying: “There are people from Balochistan, there are people from Afghanistan, there are people from […]