Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have officially signed a historic defense agreement, under which an attack on one country will be considered an attack on both. According to the pact, the two nations have pledged to stand side by side in the face of any external aggression. The agreement […]
Saudi jets escort Pakistan PM’s aircraft in Saudi airspace
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Air Force fighter jets escorted and safeguarded the aircraft carrying Pakistan’s Prime Minister as it entered Saudi airspace, marking a symbolic gesture of respect and strong bilateral ties.
Denmark, Finland lead EU in 2024 corruption index
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows how clean or corrupt a country’s public sector is, scored from 0 (very corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In the 2024 report, Hungary ranked the lowest in the European Union with a score of 41. On the other hand, Denmark (90) and Finland […]
Finland, Latvia united on Europe’s security challenges
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the Latvian Parliament, Saeima. Finland and Latvia share not only a common security environment but also a common understanding of it. Both of our nations have consistently worked to strengthen security in our region and across Europe. We have never lowered […]
Nokia Launches New Tactical Phone and 5G Radio
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Finnish tech giant Nokia has unveiled two new tactical communication solutions the Nokia Mission-Safe Phone and an upgraded Nokia Banshee 5G Tactical Radio. With defense spending rising sharply across Europe, Nokia is positioning itself to capture a share of the growing military communications market.
Estonia shuts airspace near Russian border
Tallinn: Estonia has temporarily closed its airspace near the Russian border after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russia’s Leningrad region and amid reports of heightened Russian military activity. The decision, announced by Estonian authorities, is part of precautionary measures to ensure national security and civilian aviation safety. Officials emphasized that the move reflects […]
Medvedev Warns NATO of War Over Ukraine No-Fly Zone
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has once again threatened NATO with the risk of war. His remarks came after Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested that Ukraine should request international support to enforce a no-fly zone and intercept drones in its airspace. In a statement posted on social media, […]
US, China Agree on TikTok Ownership Transfer Deal
Shumaila Aslam Pakistan Bureau Chief SNN News Finland Washington and Beijing have reached a breakthrough agreement on TikTok’s ownership, according to US trade officials. The deal, described as a “framework agreement,” would transfer control of the app to US ownership amid ongoing national security concerns in Washington. Jamieson Greer, a US trade representative, confirmed the […]
UN Inquiry Israel Accused of Genocide in Gaza
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent, Scandinavian News Agency Finland A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide and war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. According to the commission’s findings, Israel’s military operations caused widespread civilian deaths, destruction of infrastructure, and what investigators describe as systematic violations of international law. The report […]
EU, Commonwealth accused of hiding Pakistan election rigging
By Abida Kahlun SNN News Finland 🇵🇰 The European Union and the Commonwealth have come under sharp criticism after being accused of colluding with Pakistan’s military backed government to cover up alleged widespread election rigging. According to opposition voices and rights groups, international observers failed to highlight serious irregularities during Pakistan’s recent elections, instead issuing […]