Pak-Afghan Border Tensions Escalate Amid Heavy Shelling
Shumaila Aslam, Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Finland Heavy exchanges continue along the Pak Afghan border as Pakistani forces maintain artillery shelling on militant positions in Aryoub Zazi, Paktia, and Angoor Adda, Barmal district of Paktika province. According to security sources, the shelling is part of Pakistan’s ongoing counteroffensive following repeated cross-border attacks from the […]
Israel to Honor Trump with Top State Award
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump is set to make history as the first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s highest state honor. The Israeli government confirmed the decision today, recognizing Trump’s unwavering support and historic contributions to the Jewish state. The honor celebrates Trump’s major policy actions during his presidency, […]
Denmark to buy 16 more F-35 fighter jets from US
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News Finland Denmark has decided to purchase 16 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft. The move is part of a broader $4.4 billion defense expansion aimed at securing Greenland and Arctic waters amid growing Russian and Chinese presence in […]
Pakistan accuses India of using Taliban for attacks
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Islamabad – The Pakistani military has officially accused India of orchestrating attacks on Pakistan by leveraging the Afghan Taliban. In a statement released today, the military claimed that New Delhi has been “using Afghan-based militant elements as proxies” to destabilize Pakistan’s security environment. Officials warned […]
Breaking Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced that the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She is being honored for her tireless efforts to defend democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for leading a peaceful struggle to end dictatorship […]
Trump to address Israeli Parliament during weekend visit
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, during his upcoming visit to Israel this weekend. The speech is expected to focus on U.S.–Israel relations, regional security, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Trump’s visit […]
Pakistan warns Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency Islamabad has issued a strong warning to Kabul, saying that Pakistan will no longer tolerate terrorist activities planned or carried out from Afghan soil. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stressed that Afghanistan must take responsibility for stopping militant groups using its territory against Pakistan. He said Islamabad’s patience […]
UK ready to support Gaza ceasefire deal Yvette Cooper
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan London UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that Britain is prepared to play its part in helping push forward a Gaza ceasefire agreement. She stressed that the deal, aimed at ending the assault on Gaza and ensuring the release of hostages, should be implemented “as quickly as possible.” Cooper […]
Russian strike on Odesa injures five, sparks fires
Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent Scandinavian News, Finland Reports from Ukraine indicate that a Russian strike hit the southern port city of Odesa last night. At least five people were injured in the attack, while massive fires broke out across multiple areas of the city. Emergency services rushed to the scene to contain the blazes and […]
Russia warns it will match US with swift nuclear test
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan A senior Russian diplomat warned on Wednesday that Russia would immediately conduct a nuclear test if the United States resumed such tests, state news agency RIA reported. The statement comes amid speculation that Washington has been preparing its testing infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin had earlier signaled in October that Moscow […]