Finland, Poland may rewet bogs as defense barrier
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency – Finland Finland and Poland are weighing plans to rewet dried peatbogs and wetlands along their borders as a potential defensive measure against a possible Russian ground offensive. Officials say restoring the boglands would not only strengthen natural ecosystems but also create difficult terrain for heavy military equipment to cross. Such […]
French court seeks Assad over Homs war crime
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency Finland A French court has issued international arrest warrants against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad along with six senior members of his past administration. The warrants are linked to the 2012 bombardment of the city of Homs, during which a French photographer and an American journalist were killed. French investigators have […]
Imran Khan’s Appeal on Flood Relief, Climate & Politics
۔Abida KahlunScandinavian News AgencyFinland I appeal to the Pakistani nation to wholeheartedly participate, as they always have, in the rescue and relief campaign for the devastating flood situation currently ongoing across the country. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should also play its role for the flood victims without any discrimination. I have always consistently raised awareness about […]
Gaza faces severe malnutrition crisis, health ministry warns
Nishat Ahmad WattooBureau OkaraScandinavian News Agency The Gaza Ministry of Health has raised alarm over a rapidly deteriorating malnutrition crisis, particularly affecting children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Health officials reported that anemia rates have reached unprecedented levels, signaling a grave public health emergency. The ministry stressed that the worsening conditions are a direct result […]
Trump India relies on Russia for oil, defense imports
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency Finland U.S. President Donald Trump has remarked that India continues to purchase the majority of its oil and military equipment from Russia, while importing only a limited share from the United States. Trump’s comments highlight ongoing concerns in Washington regarding India’s strong defense and energy ties with Moscow, despite U.S. efforts […]
German doctors trained to use towels against knife attacks
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland In Germany, doctors are now being trained to use towels as a means of defending themselves from knife attacks while on duty. This unusual measure highlights growing security concerns in hospitals, where such incidents were reportedly not considered a problem during the 1980s and 1990s.
Ex-President Yanukovych opposes Ukraine’s NATO entry
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Kremlin-affiliated media outlets have circulated a statement by former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. In his video message, Yanukovych said he had “steered and advanced” Ukraine’s path toward EU membership, but stressed he was “firmly and consistently opposed” to the idea of joining NATO. He warned that NATO membership would be […]
Polish Border Guards Inspire Kids Near Belarus
Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Polish border guards recently visited an elementary school near the Polish-Belarusian border, where they showcased equipment such as batons and protective body armor used in preventing illegal migrant crossings. During the visit, officers explained their work and shared insights about border security, expressing hope that some of the children might […]
Finland Unveils 2025–2035 Army Modernisation Plan
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki Finland’s Army has announced a sweeping reform program set to take place from 2025 through 2035, focusing on strengthening and modernising the country’s land defence capabilities. Military officials explained that the strategy is built on a clear assessment of potential threats, the rapid pace of technological innovation, and […]
Finland to Boost Army Reserve Beyond One Million
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki The Finnish government has introduced a new defense proposal to Parliament that aims to expand the country’s wartime military strength to more than one million soldiers by the year 2031. The plan would increase Finland’s reserve forces by 125,000, making it one of Europe’s largest armies relative to […]