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 […]
US Eyes Pakistan Ties, Keeps India Friendship Intact
By Zoya AmjadScandinavian News Agency Finland Washington Senator Marco Rubio has said that the United States sees an opportunity to strengthen its strategic partnership with Pakistan, but emphasized it will not come at the expense of relations with India. He noted that regional stability remains a shared goal between Washington, Islamabad, and New Delhi. Meanwhile, […]
Two Suspects Arrested in Louvre Theft Case
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland French police have arrested two of the four suspects in the Louvre Museum theft case, authorities confirmed on Saturday. According to Franceinfo, one suspect was detained at Charles de Gaulle Airport on the evening of October 25 as he attempted to board a flight to Algeria. The Paris prosecutor’s […]
RSF Seizes Sudan Army Air Defense HQ in El Fasher
By Hammad KahlunInternational News ReporterSNN News Finland EThe Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces’ 271st Air Defense Brigade, which has been linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, in El Fasher. The ongoing civil war in Sudan has claimed more than 25,000 lives so far, yet it continues […]
Global Concern Over Rising Tensions in India
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland “This is getting worse every day it needs to stop. This stupidity in India is helping the far-right in the West to attack India, Indians, and Hindus!” These remarks reflect growing international concern over rising political and communal tensions within India, which observers say are fueling polarization abroad […]