Saudi jets escort Pakistan PM’s aircraft in Saudi airspace
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Air Force fighter jets escorted and safeguarded the aircraft carrying Pakistan’s Prime Minister as it entered Saudi airspace, marking a symbolic gesture of respect and strong bilateral ties.
Denmark, Finland lead EU in 2024 corruption index
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows how clean or corrupt a country’s public sector is, scored from 0 (very corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In the 2024 report, Hungary ranked the lowest in the European Union with a score of 41. On the other hand, Denmark (90) and Finland […]
Finland, Latvia united on Europe’s security challenges
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the Latvian Parliament, Saeima. Finland and Latvia share not only a common security environment but also a common understanding of it. Both of our nations have consistently worked to strengthen security in our region and across Europe. We have never lowered […]
Nokia Launches New Tactical Phone and 5G Radio
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Finnish tech giant Nokia has unveiled two new tactical communication solutions the Nokia Mission-Safe Phone and an upgraded Nokia Banshee 5G Tactical Radio. With defense spending rising sharply across Europe, Nokia is positioning itself to capture a share of the growing military communications market.
Estonia shuts airspace near Russian border
Tallinn: Estonia has temporarily closed its airspace near the Russian border after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russia’s Leningrad region and amid reports of heightened Russian military activity. The decision, announced by Estonian authorities, is part of precautionary measures to ensure national security and civilian aviation safety. Officials emphasized that the move reflects […]
Syrian Teen in Germany Reports Father Over Murder Plot
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland In Germany, a 17-year-old Syrian teenager reported his own father to the police after being pressured to kill his sister. According to investigators, the father accused his eldest daughter of bringing “dishonor” to the family after she publicly revealed that he had been physically abusing her. He allegedly ordered […]
Medvedev Warns NATO of War Over Ukraine No-Fly Zone
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has once again threatened NATO with the risk of war. His remarks came after Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested that Ukraine should request international support to enforce a no-fly zone and intercept drones in its airspace. In a statement posted on social media, […]
UN Inquiry Israel Accused of Genocide in Gaza
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent, Scandinavian News Agency Finland A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide and war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. According to the commission’s findings, Israel’s military operations caused widespread civilian deaths, destruction of infrastructure, and what investigators describe as systematic violations of international law. The report […]
12-year-old shouts racist abuse at UK far-right rally
By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland In the UK, disturbing scenes emerged during a far-right rally linked to Tommy Robinson, where a 12-year-old boy was filmed shouting racist abuse. The boy yelled “Smack her, smack her” as a group chased Brown girls attending the event. One of the girls repeatedly told them, “I was born […]
Turkish President urges Islamic unity, pressure on Israel
Zoya Amjad Scandinavian News Agency Finland Turkish President has called on Islamic countries to strengthen mutual cooperation for development and to use economic pressure as a tool against Israeli aggression. Addressing an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, the Turkish president stressed that economic pressure must be applied on Israel, reminding that past experiences have shown such measures […]