Qatar KC-46A Sale: $4.5B U.S. Deal Approved
By Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency The Qatar KC-46A sale could give Doha up to four U.S.-built aerial refueling tankers under a potential $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale approved by the U.S. State Department. The proposed package includes aircraft, engines, defensive systems, training and logistical support, but the approval does not mean a final contract […]
Ben-Gvir’s Gaza Remarks Spark German Backlash
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Comments reportedly made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Gaza calling for “targeted killings” in Gaza have triggered sharp criticism from German officials, according to reports circulating this week. Ben-Gvir is said to have suggested that dozens of Palestinians should be “removed” from Gaza nightly, remarks that German […]
North Korea Missile Launch: Japan Orders 3 Key Measures
By Riffat Kausar, Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency Japan Responds After North Korea Missile Launch Japan has ordered heightened monitoring and preparedness measures after North Korea Missile Launch a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to the Japanese government. The projectile was believed to have fallen into the sea, with Japanese […]
Ukraine Defense Minister Exit Puts Pressure on Zelensky
By Shumaila Aslam, Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency Ukraine defense minister dismissal has opened a new political challenge for President Volodymyr Zelensky, after former minister Mykhailo Fedorov publicly called for a mechanism to restore presidential elections during the continuing war. Fedorov’s remarks come less than a month after he was removed from his position. […]
Finland Blasts New US Sanctions on ICC Leaders
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Finland has strongly criticized new US sanctions on ICC officials, saying Washington’s move against the International Criminal Court’s President and a trial lawyer undermines the court’s ability to work independently. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it “deeply regrets” the sanctions and called on […]
IRGC General Naqdi: Trump’s Word Is ‘Worthless’
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, has reportedly issued sharp criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his word “worthless” and questioning his judgment and consistency. The remarks, attributed to IRGC General Naqdi in comments circulating in Iranian media, could not […]
Google Offers $10M for Spirit Airlines’ Data
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Google has offered $10 million to acquire a large trove of Spirit Airlines’ internal communications, according to filings connected to the airline’s bankruptcy proceedings, in a deal that has drawn attention to how defunct companies’ digital archives are now being treated as valuable AI training assets. Spirit Airlines ceased […]
IRGC General Naqdi Questions Trump’s Credibility
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Finland Naqdi Trump criticism targets U.S. president IRGC General Naqdi has reportedly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, questioning the reliability of the American leader’s statements and his approach to long-term strategy. According to the raw statement provided for this report, Naqdi described Trump as “shortsighted and immature” and accused him […]
Plateau State Attack: Nigeria Death Toll Hits 24
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Plateau State Attack: The death toll from an attack on Christian communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has climbed to 24, according to local reports circulating in the aftermath of the assault. Nigerian authorities have not yet released an official, independently confirmed casualty figure. Local residents […]
Shlosberg Jailed 11 Years for Russia War Criticism
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland A Russian court has sentenced Lev Shlosberg, deputy leader of the liberal opposition party Yabloko, to 11 years and one month in a penal colony, according to information circulated by Yabloko and reported by outside observers. A penal colony is a Russian prison facility where inmates are typically […]