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 […]
Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over ‘Fake Ad’
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that all trade negotiations with Canada have been officially terminated, accusing Ottawa of circulating a fraudulent political advertisement featuring late President Ronald Reagan criticizing U.S. tariffs. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed anger over what he described […]
Teen in New Zealand Swallows 100 Magnets from Temu
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Doctors in New Zealand successfully removed nearly 100 high-powered magnets from a 13-year-old boy’s intestines after he accidentally swallowed them, hospital officials confirmed on Friday. According to a report published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, the teenager began suffering from severe abdominal pain four days after […]
Putin Refuses to Bow to US, Admits Sanctions Hurting
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will “never bow to US pressure”, even as he acknowledged that Western sanctions are causing economic strain and could result in “some losses.” Putin’s remarks came during a televised address on Thursday, where he discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine […]
Peru Declares Emergency After Deadly Protests in Lima
By Mobeen CheemaInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency in the capital city, Lima, following a new wave of violent protests demanding transparency and political reform. The unrest, spearheaded by Generation Z activists, began over a month ago under the slogan “Generation Z Against President Dina Boluarte”. The […]
King Charles and Pope Pray Together After 500 Years
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland In a moment of profound historical significance, King Charles III and Pope Francis came together for a joint prayer at the Sistine Chapel, symbolizing a new chapter of reconciliation between the Church of England and the Catholic Church — a division that dates back nearly 500 years. […]
Resident Doctors in England Announce Nationwide Strike
By Dr. Salman Waliat, Bureau Chief London Scandinavian News Agency Finland Resident doctors across England are preparing to go on strike next month after the government failed to present a credible plan addressing job security and pay restoration. The doctors’ union said the industrial action comes as a last resort after months of stalled negotiations, […]
Zelenskyy Urges EU to Release Frozen Russian Assets
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced optimism on Thursday that the European Union is close to approving a major financial aid plan for Ukraine, using frozen Russian assets to provide what he called a “reparations loan.” “I believe the EU will soon make a political and positive decision […]