Putin begins China visit with Ukraine war in sharp focus
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a rare and unusually long visit to China, underlining the strength of ties with Beijing at a critical moment in the Ukraine war. The Kremlin called the trip “unprecedented.” Putin is expected to stay for almost a week, attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]
US Hits India With 50% Tariff Citing Russian Oil Purchases
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on most imports from India, escalating his earlier 25% duty. The move, which took effect after midnight Wednesday in Washington, is aimed at penalizing New Delhi for purchasing discounted Russian oil. The White House argues that India’s oil trade indirectly […]
Attack in Ivory Coast near Burkina Faso kills four
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Four villagers lost their lives and one person went missing after unknown gunmen carried out an assault in northeastern Ivory Coast close to the Burkina Faso border, the army reported on Tuesday. This marks the first deadly assault in Ivory Coast since 2021. The country shares nearly 600 kilometers […]
Khamenei Iran Won’t Bow to US Demands
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that Iran will firmly resist any U.S. attempts to make Tehran “obedient.” His remarks were reported by Iranian state media on Sunday. Khamenei stressed that suggestions for direct talks with Washington represent only a shallow understanding of the issue. “Those who suggest […]
Ukrainian POW Shares Life After Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Serhiy Hrebinyk, 25, recently freed from Russian captivity, is a vivid example. Over more than three years, he endured imprisonment in four separate Russian facilities as a Ukrainian prisoner of war. Despite the harsh conditions, he recalls small moments of reprieve—competing in a chess tournament organized by his guards, […]
World’s Oldest Person Ethel Caterham Turns 116 in England
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Ethel Caterham, a British great-grandmother, marked her 116th birthday on August 21 in Surrey, England. Earlier this year, she was officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person, following the passing of a Brazilian nun who previously held the title. Born in Hampshire in 1909, Ms. Caterham now resides […]
TikTok hits Dog daycare helps dogs and owners thrive
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Every morning in Boonah, Queensland, a minibus filled with eager dogs rolls through the Scenic Rim, taking them to IronBark DogPark, a specially designed adventure and learning facility. Dog trainer Jo McVilly, who manages the park, says she enjoys watching the dogs’ excitement even before they board the bus. […]
Russian air defenses shoot down drone near Moscow airports
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward Moscow on Saturday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who shared details on Telegram. Specialists are currently examining the debris to determine its origin and capabilities. As a precaution, several airports in central Russia temporarily suspended operations, including […]
Zelenskyy rules out China as guarantor in peace deal
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically ruled out the possibility of China acting as a security guarantor in any future peace agreement with Russia. Speaking on the matter, Zelenskyy said that China, despite calling for a […]
Trump Withdraws from Russia Ukraine Peace Talks
SHUMAILA ASLAM Scandinavian news agency Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Sources say this decision comes amid ongoing global tensions and international disputes.