Moldovan President Maia Sandu Declines Nobel Peace Prize Nomination, Calls Ukrainian POWs More Deserving
By Hammad Kahlon Scandinavian News Finland SNN News Finland Sandu Says True Peace Is Earned by Those Who Suffer and Sacrifice During War Moldovan President Maia Sandu has declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the honor should instead be awarded to Ukrainian prisoners of war who have endured captivity and suffering during […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Muscat Ahead of Talks With United States
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan Diplomacy resumes as Oman hosts sensitive Iran–US discussions Muscat, Oman: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Omani capital Muscat on Tuesday, a day ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the United States, marking a renewed diplomatic effort to address long-standing tensions between the two countries. […]
Tampere Police Arrest Suspect in Kalevan Prisma Aggravated Battery Case
By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland Scandinavian News Finland Tampere, Finland – Tampere police have arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated battery incident that occurred at the Kalevan Prisma shopping center. The arrest follows a swift investigation after the violent event shocked local residents and raised concerns about safety in public spaces. Background […]
Belarus Minibus Crash Several Injured After Driver Hits Tree on Highway
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Belarus, A minibus crash in Belarus late last night left multiple people injured after the driver collided with a tree that had fallen across a highway. Authorities report that the accident occurred under low-visibility conditions, contributing to the driver’s inability to avoid the obstacle. Emergency services responded quickly to the […]
Russia Says U.S. Pushes Its Companies Out of Venezuela After Maduro Capture
By Riffat KausarSNN News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States of forcing Russian companies to exit Venezuela following a recent U.S. operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The comments highlight increasing tensions between Moscow and Washington over influence in Latin America and control of […]
Major Explosion Hits Shia Mosque in Islamabad: At Least 5 Dead, 20 Injured
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Islamabad, Pakistan – A devastating attack struck a Shia mosque in Islamabad on leaving at least five people dead and more than 20 injured, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at the gate of an Imam Bargah in Tarlai, a suburb of Islamabad, when a suicide bomber detonated explosives after […]
Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Paula White Says Rejecting Trump Is “Saying No to God”
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Religious Rhetoric Sparks Debate Over Faith and Politics in the United States Paula White, a long-time spiritual adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has once again ignited controversy after stating that saying no to President Trump would be equivalent to “saying no to God.” The remarks have drawn widespread […]
Finland Reaffirms Commitment to Indigenous Sámi Rights in Human Rights Policy
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland SNN News Finland Indigenous Rights Remain Central to Finland’s Foreign and Security Approach Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated that the rights of Indigenous Peoples remain a core pillar of the country’s human rights policy, emphasizing the continued importance of its close partnership with the Sámi people. The ministry […]
Journalism Strengthens Society: Hammad Kahloon Highlights Media’s Role at National Press Club Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan – February 6, 2026 Hammad Kahloon, Managing Director of the Finland-registered news agency Scandinavian News Network (SNN), visited the National Press Club Islamabad today, engaging with senior journalists and media professionals. Among those present was Islamabad-based veteran journalist Masood Chaudhary, alongside other prominent media figures. Promoting Responsible Journalism in Democracies During the meeting, […]
EU Updates Syria Asylum Guidelines Prompting Debate Over Eligibility Criteria
By Hammad Kahlun SNN NEWS Finland Brussels | December 2025 The European Union has issued updated asylum guidance for Syria that is expected to significantly influence how member states assess asylum applications, sparking debate over its potential implications for different applicant groups. The revised guidance was released in December by the European Union Agency for […]