Trump vows to defend Poland Baltics against Russia
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to defend Poland and the Baltic states if Russia escalates hostilities in Eastern Europe. Asked by reporters whether Washington would back EU and NATO members in the region, Trump replied: “Yeah, I would. I would.” The comments came as Estonia requested […]
Poland scrambles jets as Russia hits Ukraine with drones
Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Bureau Chief Pakistan Warsaw: Poland scrambled its aircraft on Saturday to protect national airspace after Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with more than 600 drones and missiles, striking areas close to the Polish border. According to the Polish armed forces, both Polish and allied NATO aircraft were deployed […]
Italian F-35s intercept Russian jets over Baltic
Abida Kahlun Skandinavian News Finland Tallinn: Italian F-35 fighter jets, deployed under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, were scrambled from Ämari Air Base after Russian MiG-31K aircraft entered Baltic airspace. According to NATO officials, the Italian jets intercepted and escorted the Russian aircraft, which later turned back toward Russian airspace, avoiding further escalation. This incident […]
Russia targets Finland with hostile disinformation
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Helsinki The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned that Russia is laying the groundwork for potential aggression against Finland through an intensifying information campaign. Analysts say the Kremlin’s strategy mirrors the rhetoric deployed before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming to weaken trust in Finland’s government […]
Finland backs Estonia after Russian airspace breach
Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Helsinki Finnish President Alexander Stubb strongly condemned Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace, terming it an irresponsible act” and pledging Finland’s full solidarity with its neighbor and ally. NATO and its allies responded swiftly and decisively,” Stubb said, emphasizing that the incident must be seen as part of Russia’s broader actions […]
NATO intercepts Russian MiG 31s over Estonian airspace
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Tallinn: NATO fighter jets intercepted three Russian MiG-31 aircraft that violated Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute incursion, raising alarm across Europe. The Italian Air Force was deployed to block the Russian jets near the Gulf of Finland. NATO termed the act as evidence of Moscow’s […]
US ends India’s waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port sanctions
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan The United States has scrapped India’s 2018 sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port. Starting September 29, any entity involved in operations at Chabahar will face US Treasury sanctions. Washington’s move puts India’s Chabahar Port project under sanctions fire.
Houthi suicide drone hits hotel in Israel’s Eilat city
By Hammad KahlunSNN News Finland A Houthi suicide drone struck a hotel in Eilat, Israel today. The growing use of drones in conflicts from Ukraine to Yemen, Sudan, Colombia, and Myanmar highlights how drone warfare has rapidly become a global phenomenon.
Russian drone debris reportedly found on Latvia beach
By Hammad KahlunSNN News Finland Initial reports indicate that debris from a Russian suicide drone has been discovered on a beach in Latvia. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the origin and impact of the wreckage. Latvia finds suspected Russian drone wreckage on its coast.
Indian Army Chief admits loss of 4 Rafale jets to Pakistan
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Indian Army Chief has once again admitted that India lost four Rafale fighter jets due to a miscalculation of Pakistan’s military capabilities. He acknowledged that underestimating Pakistan’s defense strength was one of the biggest mistakes made by Indian political leadership. Underestimating Pakistan’s strength cost India four Rafale jets.