‘Palestinian Pelé’ Killed by Israeli Fire in Southern Gaza
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Renowned Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid, affectionately known as the “Palestinian Pelé,” has been killed by Israeli forces while reportedly waiting for humanitarian aid in southern Gaza. Al-Obeid was widely respected in the region for his legendary football career and contributions to sports development in Palestine. His death has […]
Kashmir Bookshops Raided After India Bans 25 ‘Seditious’ Books
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Police in Indian-administered Kashmir have raided multiple bookshops across the region following the government’s ban on 25 books deemed to promote “secessionism” and “false narratives” in the disputed territory. Among the banned works is a book by Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, one of India’s most acclaimed writers, […]
Iranian Woman on Trial for Allegedly Killing 11 Husbands
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan An Iranian woman, Kolsoum Akbari, has gone on trial for allegedly murdering 11 of her husbands over a span of 22 years, beginning in 2001, in what is being called one of the most chilling serial murder cases in the country’s recent history. Official records list Akbari in […]
Netanyahu Israel Intends Full Military Control of Gaza
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that Israel plans to take complete military control of the Gaza Strip, despite mounting criticism from both domestic and international fronts over the ongoing, nearly two-year-long war in the Palestinian enclave. Netanyahu’s statement comes amid escalating tensions, humanitarian crises, and […]
US Doubles Reward for Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 Million
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan The United States has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million, up from the $25 million previously announced by the Trump administration in January. US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro is considered one of the world’s […]
South Korea Seeks Arrest Warrant for Ex-First Lady Kim
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Seoul – South Korean prosecutors have formally requested an arrest warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee, just one day after an intense interrogation over multiple charges, including bribery, stock manipulation, and interference in political nominations. The announcement was made Thursday by special prosecutor Oh Jung-hee, who […]
Japan Fighter Jet Crashes, Pilot Ejects and Rescued
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Tokyo – A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter jet crashed off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan during a routine training exercise, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday. The aircraft’s lone pilot successfully ejected before impact and was promptly rescued. Authorities confirmed that the pilot […]
Venus Williams Still Going Strong at 45, Fueled by Love
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Tennis legend Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, is back on the U.S. circuit at age 45, defying age and health challenges with her trademark grace and determination. Recalling her professional debut at age 14 in Oakland — played next to a Rolling Stones concert — Venus […]
US Hits India with 50% Tariff, Ties at ‘Worst’ Point
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Diplomatic ties between the United States and India have hit a new low after the U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, imposed a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods — the highest tariff rate currently applied by the U.S. on any major economy. The move includes a new […]
Israel Embassy Murder Suspect Indicted for Hate Crime
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief – Pakistan Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the killing of Israeli embassy staff members in the U.S. capital, has been formally indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges. According to court documents unsealed on Wednesday, Rodriguez faces nine counts, including a hate crime resulting in death. Prosecutors stated the […]