Lithuania May Halt All Transit of Belarusian Cargo
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The Lithuanian government is reportedly weighing a complete suspension of rail freight from Belarus, which could include fertilizers, petroleum products, and other key exports still passing through its territory. If implemented, the decision would mark another major setback for the government of Alexander Lukashenka, whose export routes have […]
Maduro May Resign if Trump Ensures Safe Exile Life
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland According to a report by The Atlantic, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has privately indicated that he would consider stepping down from power if former U.S. President Donald Trump assures him of a safe and comfortable life in exile. The report suggests that Maduro’s apparent openness to such an […]
Gotland Turns into NATO’s Key Baltic Defense Base
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent The Swedish island of Gotland, once known as a peaceful holiday retreat, has now transformed into a strategic NATO military base, according to Bloomberg. The shift comes as tensions with Russia continue to rise across the Baltic region. Situated in the center of the Baltic Sea, Gotland occupies a crucial […]
Armenia, Azerbaijan Reopen Transit Routes After 30 Years
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland For the first time in three decades, transit routes between Armenia and Azerbaijan are active again. Kazakhstan has dispatched its first shipment of around 1,000 tons of wheat to Armenia via Azerbaijan a historic milestone after years of border closure due to the Karabakh conflict. The reopening follows […]
Zohran Mamdani vows to fight antisemitism in New York
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized his firm stance against antisemitism, saying he takes the issue “incredibly seriously.” Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, made the statement following questions about his position on rising hate crimes, pledging to foster unity and protect all communities in New […]
Zohran Mamdani Wins as New York’s First Muslim Mayor
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland In a historic victory, Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor, marking a significant moment in U.S. political history. The young progressive leader’s win came as Democrats celebrated key victories in two state governor races, signaling strong momentum ahead of the 2026 […]
India Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Uniform Violation
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland A growing debate has erupted in India after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was seen publicly violating the Army’s dress code an act many call both shameful and worrying. The Army uniform symbolizes discipline, neutrality, and secularism, yet the silence from Prime Minister Modi’s government over this […]
Russia resumes military flights to Syria after six-month pause
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Russia has resumed military flights to its Hmeimim airbase in Syria after nearly a six- month pause, a Kremlin-linked source told Bloomberg. At least two Russian aircraft were spotted heading to the base, an Il-62M on October 26 and an An-124 Ruslan making three trips since […]
Lithuania Shuts Border, Blames KGB for Smuggling
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Agency Finland Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has condemned recent balloon launches carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, calling them all qq “a deliberate act aimed at destabilizing Lithuania.” He asserted that such large-scale operations could not happen without the knowledge of Belarusian authorities. “The involvement of state structures, the KGB, […]
Suspect Pleads Guilty to Killing Japan’s Ex-PM Abe
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Tokyo The man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder. Forty-five-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami admitted to all charges as his trial began on Tuesday, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, was fatally shot during a campaign […]