Xi Invites 100,000 Young Americans to Visit China
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping has, according to a report from SNN Finland, extended an invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China over the next five years as part of expanded educational and cultural exchanges. The announcement was reportedly made during a meeting between Xi and U.S. President Donald […]
Houthis Deny Red Sea Closure as Shipping Falls 90%
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Houthis Deny Red Sea shipping routes remain officially open, according to the group’s acting foreign minister, even as vessel traffic through the region has fallen sharply. Abdulwahid Abu Ras said the Houthis Deny Red have “no intention” of closing Bab el-Mandeb, adding that “navigation is normal,” according to SNN […]
UK and 11 Allies Impose Trade Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlement
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanSnn News Finland The United Kingdom, Canada, France and nine other countries have announced coordinated trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, declaring them illegal under international law and warning that continued expansion is destroying the prospect of a two-state solution. The countries said they will introduce national […]
France’s State of the World 2026 Report Maps New Global 7
“A French geopolitical report argues the old UNSC-based power balance has collapsed and lists a new seven-power map that includes Turkey and Iran while excluding the UK.”
American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped After Midair Outburst
An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted after a passenger became verbally and physically aggressive and was restrained with duct tape and zip ties.
TikTok unveils new comment features including voice messages
TikTok has announced four new comment-section features: voice messages, polls, photo carousels, and Live Photo comments, expanding interaction beyond text replies.
Anti-Zionist rabbis meet Trump in Oval Office in historic first
Six anti-Zionist rabbis met privately with President Trump in the Oval Office and delivered a letter calling for an end to Zionist violence and a path toward lasting peace.
Germany Deported 390 Moroccan Nationals in First Half of 2026
“Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026, making Morocco the sixth-largest nationality among those removed amid a continuing high pace of deportations.”
SBU-GUR Shootout in Kyiv Over RVC Deputy Commander
“A daytime shootout erupted between Ukraine’s SBU and military intelligence GUR in Kyiv after the SBU detained Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps fighting for Ukraine.”
Venezuela Oil Deal: US Gains Stake in 65B Barrels
By Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Agency A Venezuela oil deal reportedly giving U.S. companies majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves has been described by its backers as a major energy win, though the claim has not yet been independently verified through official government channels. According to a report published by […]