Paris police arrest Tunisians with €10m jewelry stash
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland French police have arrested two Tunisian nationals after a routine inspection at a Paris train station led to the recovery of jewelry worth nearly €10 million hidden in their clothing. According to authorities, the suspects included an adult man and a teenager. During the search, officers discovered multiple valuable items […]
German doctors trained to use towels against knife attacks
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland In Germany, doctors are now being trained to use towels as a means of defending themselves from knife attacks while on duty. This unusual measure highlights growing security concerns in hospitals, where such incidents were reportedly not considered a problem during the 1980s and 1990s.
Ex-President Yanukovych opposes Ukraine’s NATO entry
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Kremlin-affiliated media outlets have circulated a statement by former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. In his video message, Yanukovych said he had “steered and advanced” Ukraine’s path toward EU membership, but stressed he was “firmly and consistently opposed” to the idea of joining NATO. He warned that NATO membership would be […]
Historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto Burned
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency Finland Toronto, Canada A devastating fire has destroyed the St. Anne’s Anglican Church, a historic landmark situated in Toronto’s Little Portugal area. Over a Century of History Lost Built between 1907 and 1908, the church held the status of a National Historic Site due to its unique architectural and cultural […]
Finland Unveils 2025–2035 Army Modernisation Plan
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki Finland’s Army has announced a sweeping reform program set to take place from 2025 through 2035, focusing on strengthening and modernising the country’s land defence capabilities. Military officials explained that the strategy is built on a clear assessment of potential threats, the rapid pace of technological innovation, and […]
Finland to Boost Army Reserve Beyond One Million
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki The Finnish government has introduced a new defense proposal to Parliament that aims to expand the country’s wartime military strength to more than one million soldiers by the year 2031. The plan would increase Finland’s reserve forces by 125,000, making it one of Europe’s largest armies relative to […]
SCO Summit in Tianjin: Modi, Xi, Putin Focus on Unity
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Tianjin, China The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit opened today in Tianjin, bringing together leaders from across Eurasia at a time when shifting trade and security dynamics dominate the global stage. In a notable development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending this year’s gathering — his first trip […]
Ex-Ukrainian Speaker Andriy Parubiy Shot Dead in Lviv
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Russia’s military chief, General Valery Gerasimov, declared that Moscow’s forces now hold the “strategic initiative” in Ukraine, claiming the capture of more than 3,500 square kilometers of land and close to 150 settlements since March.” The Russian defense ministry stated that troops had taken control of Komyshuvakha in the […]
Historic Floods in Punjab Displace Half a Million
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Lahore: Heavy monsoon rains have triggered massive flooding across Punjab, forcing authorities to evacuate nearly 500,000 people to safer areas. Millions more remain affected as rising waters continue to inundate villages and farmland. According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), at least 835 people have lost their […]
Ukraine Former Rada Speaker Andriy Parubiy Shot Dead
Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent, Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Lviv: Andriy Parubiy, former Commandant of the Maidan Square camp (2013–2014), later Secretary of the National Security Council and Speaker of the Rada, was fatally shot in broad daylight by an assailant disguised as a courier. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and security forces […]