Finland’s President Stubb Concludes Visit to Ukraine
Kahlun Hammad Scandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter) after completing his two-day official visit to Ukraine. According to Stubb, the visit focused on discussions about the peace process and strengthening cooperation between Finland and Ukraine. He praised Ukrainians for their resilience, noting that they have […]
Qatar calls urgent Islamic summit on Israel airstrikes
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Qatar has announced an urgent Islamic summit to coordinate a collective response to Israel’s ongoing air attacks. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from across the Muslim world to discuss joint measures and strategies. Read more on Middle East diplomacy here
Spain’s Sánchez We can’t stop Israel but won’t give up
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Spanish PM Sánchez: ‘We cannot stop Israel alone, but we will not stop trying’ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain lacks nuclear weapons, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves tools often used to exert international pressure. “Spain alone cannot stop the Israeli offensive,” Sánchez admitted, while stressing that his […]
Israeli Speaker Qatar strike a warning to Middle East
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana wrote in an Arabic-language post that Israel’s strike on Qatar should be viewed as a broader message to the entire Middle East.
Netanyahu Bars Macron Over Palestinian State Recognition
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to permit French President Emmanuel Macron’s entry into Israel unless he withdraws his decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Read more: Macron’s recognition of Palestine sparks diplomatic tensions in Israel
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Are Targets
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning, declaring that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate target” for Russian military action. Putin’s remarks come amid heightened tensions over the ongoing conflict, as Western nations continue to discuss military and financial support for Kyiv. Related […]
Gaza faces severe malnutrition crisis, health ministry warns
Nishat Ahmad WattooBureau OkaraScandinavian News Agency The Gaza Ministry of Health has raised alarm over a rapidly deteriorating malnutrition crisis, particularly affecting children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Health officials reported that anemia rates have reached unprecedented levels, signaling a grave public health emergency. The ministry stressed that the worsening conditions are a direct result […]
Turkiye suspends trade and transport ties with Israel
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Turkiye has moved to completely cut its economic and transport links with Israel, condemning what it calls ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Speaking at a special parliamentary session on Friday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Israeli planes are now banned from Turkish airspace and Israeli vessels will no longer […]
Israel Gaza Strikes Kill 61, UN Warns of ‘Dangerous Phase’
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan At least 61 people have been killed as Israeli forces escalated air and ground bombardments in the eastern and southern parts of Gaza City. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the offensive on Thursday, warning that the situation had entered “a new and dangerous phase.” “This must end,” […]
Russia’s Missile Strikes Kill 4, Injure 24 in Kyiv
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Kyiv faced another wave of Russian missile strikes on Thursday morning, forcing residents to rush into underground shelters as air defenses attempted to intercept the barrage. Emergency services were deployed across several districts of the capital. City officials confirmed that at least four people were killed and 24 injured […]