Israel Election: 5 Key Stakes as Polls Open
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Israel Election: Netanyahu Faces Major Challenge as Voting Begins The Israel election opened on Tuesday, with voters choosing a new 120-member parliament in a closely contested race that could determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. The vote comes amid continuing debate over the Hamas-led attacks of […]
Iran Defense Minister Warns ‘Finger on the Trigger’ as Mountain
Iran’s newly confirmed defense minister says his forces are ready for war and that weapons production has moved into fortified mountain sites.
Iran’s Female ‘Ninja’ School Trains Women Since 1989
“Footage of Iranian women performing ninjutsu moves has gone viral again. SNN News Finland looks at the Kunoichi school, its 1989 origins, the disputed numbers and what it actually is.”
Gaza Civilians Still at Risk Nearly a Year After Ceasefire
By Muhammad Zia Mohiuddin Scandinavian News Agency Almost a year on from the ceasefire, SNN News reports that life in Gaza Civilians remains perilous for civilians. Fresh Israeli strikes have reportedly left Palestinians dead and wounded, many thousands are still without homes, and hospitals and clinics are straining to cover basic needs. Gaza’s Health Ministry […]
Turkey Weighs Defense Aid for Saudi Arabia, No Troops
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Turkey defense aid for Saudi Arabia is under study, but Ankara will not send troops to attack another country, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to a report from SNN News Finland. The comments draw a clear line between helping a partner defend itself and joining offensive operations. Fidan […]
Riyadh Airport Damage Reported in Satellite Images
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Riyadh airport damage has reportedly been spotted in fresh satellite imagery, according to a report from SNN News Finland. The images allegedly show physical damage at a defense-linked facility inside the grounds of the Saudi capital’s main airport. The report does not say who captured the images, when they […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan Airstrikes: UN Cites Civilian Toll
By Muhammad Zia Mohiuddin Scandinavian News Agency Pakistan-Afghanistan airstrikes have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, according to a commentary circulated by SNN News that cites the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The specific incident, casualty figures, and date referenced in the commentary could not be independently verified at the time of this report. […]
US Completes Iraq Troop Withdrawal After 20 Years
By Muhammad Zia Mohiuddin Scandinavian News Agency The Iraq troop withdrawal by the United States is now complete, according to SNN News, marking the end of more than two decades of American military presence in the country. The pullout follows a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to formally conclude the US-led military mission against […]
Netanyahu’s Abu Dhabi Trip Ties to Iran Talks
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki for Scandinavian News Agency The Netanyahu Abu Dhabi visit extended beyond a bilateral meeting with the UAE’s leadership and included a broader discussion on Iran, according to a report by Israel’s Kan public broadcaster. The report said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Abu Dhabi’s ruler, Sheikh Mohamed bin […]
Ceer EXOBOT: Saudi Arabia’s First 1,111-HP EV Debuts
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Ceer EXOBOT, its first domestically built electric vehicles, introducing a sedan and an SUV that the state-backed automaker says can produce up to 1,111 horsepower and 1,500 Nm of torque in their highest-performance configuration. The vehicles were revealed on Monday by Crown Prince and […]