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 […]
Trump India relies on Russia for oil, defense imports
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency Finland U.S. President Donald Trump has remarked that India continues to purchase the majority of its oil and military equipment from Russia, while importing only a limited share from the United States. Trump’s comments highlight ongoing concerns in Washington regarding India’s strong defense and energy ties with Moscow, despite U.S. efforts […]
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 […]