Nepal Bans Facebook, X, YouTube and 23 Other Platforms
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Nepal has officially banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and LinkedIn, after the registration deadline expired. According to the government, the platforms failed to register before the official deadline that ended on Wednesday evening. The ban officially took effect at midnight on […]
Finland Sends Border Patrol Support to Latvia
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Finland has dispatched a border guard unit to Latvia to assist in controlling the growing migration pressure along the Latvia–Belarus frontier. According to officials, the deployment came at the request of the Latvian Border Guard, with Finnish teams expected to remain until 22 September. The unit will perform similar duties […]
S. Korea President Lee Jae Myung Supports Multicultural
Hammad KahlunSCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND South Korea’s newly elected left-leaning President, Lee Jae Myung, has announced plans to promote multiculturalism across the country. The president also emphasized a firm stance against anti-immigration activism, signaling a shift toward more inclusive policies for foreign residents and immigrant communities. For more updates on South Korea and global immigration […]
World Leaders Gather at Élysée Palace for Summit
Hammad KahlunSCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND World leaders gathered at Paris’ Élysée Palace for the Coalition of the Willing summit. Among the attendees were Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and U.S. Envoy […]
Kim Jong Un Brings Personal Toilet to Beijing Visit
Hammad KahlunSCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, reached Beijing taking extensive security and health precautions.After his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim’s aides were seen carefully sanitizing every item he touched. Alongside his well-known green train, he also carried his personal toilet. According to Reuters, this unusual measure is […]
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 […]
Russia, China sign mega pipeline gas expansion deal
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency – Finland Russia is stepping up its energy ties with China, pledging larger gas supplies while also launching work on a massive new pipeline project described as the costliest in the world. The plan centers on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, a route that will pass through Mongolia and is […]
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 […]
Paris police arrest Tunisians with €10m jewelry stash
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland French police have arrested two Tunisian nationals after a routine inspection at a Paris train station led to the recovery of jewelry worth nearly €10 million hidden in their clothing. According to authorities, the suspects included an adult man and a teenager. During the search, officers discovered multiple valuable items […]
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 […]