Red Cross Moves to Collect First Freed Gaza Hostages
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Finland The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that a Red Cross convoy is en route to collect the first group of Israeli hostages being freed by Hamas under the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire deal. According to an official IDF statement, the handover will occur at a designated […]
Trump Vows to Reclaim Bagram Base, Citing China Threat
By Usama Zahid Bureau Chief, Scandinavian News Finland (SNN News):In a dramatic and bold statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the urgent retrieval of all American military equipment left in Afghanistan and demanded that the United States reclaim control of the Bagram Air Base, a site of major strategic importance in the […]
Japan coalition collapse sparks political uncertainty
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Japan is on the brink of a major political crisis after the ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its long-time partner Komeito collapsed following 26 years of cooperation. Komeito announced its withdrawal after failing to agree with the LDP on stricter controls over political donations from businesses […]
Von der Leyen survives two no confidence votes in EU
Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News, Finland The European Parliament has rejected two no-confidence motions against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, allowing her to remain in office despite criticism from both the right and the left. The right-wing Patriots for Europe (PfE) accused her of pushing “overly green” policies, being “too soft” […]
EU Parliament urges action on Russian airspace breaches
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The European Parliament has approved a resolution urging EU member states to take firm action against Russian provocations, including the possibility of shooting down Russian aircraft that violate European airspace. The resolution also strongly condemns Moscow’s continued drone attacks on critical infrastructure across Europe, highlighting […]
Met Police Bust UK-China Stolen Phone Smuggling Ring
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan The Metropolitan Police have dismantled what is believed to be one of the UK’s largest mobile phone theft and smuggling networks.According to authorities, the criminal organisation is suspected of trafficking nearly 40,000 stolen phones from the UK to China over the past 12 months. Police described the operation as a […]
NATO Opens Finland HQ, Strengthens Defense Against Russia
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki NATO has formally inaugurated a new headquarters in Finland, placing the alliance directly on Russia’s border for the first time. The move strengthens NATO’s coordination and defense posture across the Baltic Sea and Arctic regions amid growing security concerns. The new command center is expected to enhance joint […]
Khawaja Asif Warns India of Warplane Wreckage
Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News Finland Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to New Delhi, declaring that “India will be buried under the wreckage of its warplanes” if hostilities erupt between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. His remarks come amid renewed tensions between India and Pakistan, underscoring the volatility of their […]
Italian Activist Tommy of Gaza Flotilla Converts to Islam
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Italian activist Tommy, who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, has embraced Islam. His conversion has drawn attention among fellow activists and supporters of the flotilla’s humanitarian mission.
2026 SCO Summit Host Still Unclear, Putin & Xi Awaited
Usama Zahid Bureau Chief, Scandinavian News Finland The host country and key participants for the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit remain uncertain, with conflicting signals emerging from member states. According to the SCO’s established rotational system, the Kyrgyz Republic assumed the 2025 2026 chairmanship following China’s term, which ended with the September 2025 summit […]