Thailand Mourns Queen Mother Sirikit’s Death at 93
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Thailand is mourning the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the beloved mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away on Friday night at the age of 93, the royal palace announced. According to the palace statement, “Her Majesty’s condition worsened until Friday and she passed […]
Zohran Mamdani Defends Faith Amid Islamophobic Attacks
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani delivered an emotional speech on Friday, defending his Muslim faith and denouncing what he called “racist, baseless attacks” from his opponents just a day before early voting begins. Speaking outside a mosque in the Bronx, Mamdani condemned the rising tide of Islamophobia […]
India Plans Massive Military Drill Near Pakistan
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland India has announced a large-scale Tri-Services Military Exercise to be held along its western border with Pakistan. The drills, scheduled from October 30 to November 10, 2025, will involve the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Officials have described the location and scale of the exercise as unusual, raising speculation […]
Police Officer Fired in Finland Over Bribery Case
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland A senior police officer in Finland has been dismissed after being found guilty of accepting a bribe. According to the Eastern Uusimaa District Court in Hyvinkää, the officer accepted a gift meant to influence his official duties. The court handed him a suspended prison sentence in mid-September. The incident […]
Niinistö Reveals Putin’s Threats in New Memoir
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland HELSINKI — Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has unveiled a series of tense and symbolic encounters with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his new memoir “All Roads to Safety,” offering a rare glimpse into Moscow’s diplomatic tone toward Finland before and after its NATO accession. Niinistö, who served as […]
Rubio Rejects Claims Israel Plans West Bank Annexation
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the United States does not believe Israel intends to annex the West Bank, downplaying growing concerns after the Israeli Knesset advanced two controversial bills earlier this week. Rubio described the move as a “political maneuver” designed to […]
Messi’s Record MLS Season Fails to Win US Hearts
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has just completed what analysts call the best individual season in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, yet his brilliance seems to have fallen short of propelling the league into mainstream American sports culture. Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023, delivered a […]
Zohran Mamdani Poised to Be New York’s First Muslim Mayor
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland In a historic political shift, New York City is set to elect its first-ever Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, marking a defining moment for Muslim representation in American politics. Once marginalized and targeted by post-9/11 Islamophobia, Muslim New Yorkers have transformed into a growing political force — and […]
Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Election
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Irish citizens are heading to the polls today to elect their next president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to secure a landslide victory, according to the latest opinion polls. Connolly, known for her outspoken views and grassroots appeal, has energized younger voters across Ireland. She […]
EU Meta Breached Law Over Illegal Content Reporting
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland The European Commission has accused Instagram and Facebook of violating EU digital regulations by failing to provide users with straightforward ways to report illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorist propaganda. In its initial findings released on Friday, the Commission stated that Meta — the […]