White House Mistakes Belgium for Belarus in Trump Peace List
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland An embarrassing error has emerged from the White House, where Belgium was incorrectly listed as a participant in President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace.” In reality, Belgium has not signed any agreement nor officially joined the initiative. The mistake was confirmed by Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, who clarified […]
Ville Tavio to Visit Warsaw with Finnish Business Delegation
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is set to visit Warsaw on 26–27 January, accompanied by a business delegation. The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation in comprehensive security and the energy sector. Press release Read the full official press release for detailed information on the visit […]
Finland Outpaces Netherlands in Defense Spending and Power
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reportedly told Finnish President Alexander Stubb, “Alex, I love you, but you are not producing enough for your defense.”However, available defense data strongly challenges that claim. Finland currently allocates around 2.3% of its GDP to defense, well above the Netherlands’ 1.6%. Importantly, Finland’s figure […]
NATO Chief Backs Trump on Arctic, Greenland Defense
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has made a striking statement that has drawn global attention, openly endorsing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on the strategic importance of the Arctic and Greenland. Speaking on rising geopolitical tensions in the region, Rutte emphasized that Western allies must significantly strengthen their […]
Trump’s Davos Speech Exposes U.S.–Europe Power Divide
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland The World Economic Forum in Davos witnessed a moment of rare political intensity as former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a confrontational address that left Europe’s leadership visibly unsettled and largely silent. Speaking before an international audience, Trump launched a sweeping critique of European governance, accusing the continent’s […]
Iran Conducts First ICBM Test With 10,000 km Range
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Iran has reportedly carried out its first-ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, launching a missile with an estimated range of 10,000 kilometers toward Siberia. According to sources, the test was conducted with Russia’s approval, signaling a significant escalation in Iran’s missile capabilities. Military analysts suggest that a missile with […]
Trump Claims US Sees Reverse Migration After 50 Years
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States is witnessing reverse migration for the first time in more than 50 years. Trump stated that during President Joe Biden’s administration, nearly 8 million migrants entered the U.S., creating pressure on the country’s economy and border system. According to […]
Finnish President Stubb Finland Can Defend Itself Alone
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb addressed questions about Finland’s military capabilities, stating that the country can defend itself independently against potential threats. When asked if Finland could withstand a Russian attack without U.S. support, President Stubb said: “If you ask me whether the Finnish military can defend […]
Barzani Urges Syria Leader to Prevent Kurd-Arab Conflict
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland President Masoud Barzani stated in an interview with Rudaw that he has urged Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to take immediate steps to prevent conflict between Kurds and Arabs. Barzani emphasized the importance of protecting Kurdish communities and avoiding any escalation of violence. He called for dialogue and peaceful […]
SDF Withdraws from Al-Hol Camp Housing ISIS Families
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Kurdish-led SDF forces have pulled out of the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which houses around 22,000 children and 20,000 women linked to ISIS. Many of these children were born in the camp to parents holding EU citizenship, raising concerns about possible attempts to return to Europe. Authorities and […]