Finnish Far-Right Activist Fined for Flag Burning
By Shumaila Aslam, Bureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency A 36-year-old member of Finland’s far-right Blue-and-Black Movement has been fined €1,650 for incitement against Jewish people after burning an Israeli flag and posting a video of the act online. The Southwest Finland District Court sentenced the man to 50 day-fines. In court, he admitted to […]
Ukrainian POW Shares Life After Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Serhiy Hrebinyk, 25, recently freed from Russian captivity, is a vivid example. Over more than three years, he endured imprisonment in four separate Russian facilities as a Ukrainian prisoner of war. Despite the harsh conditions, he recalls small moments of reprieve—competing in a chess tournament organized by his guards, […]
Russian air defenses shoot down drone near Moscow airports
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward Moscow on Saturday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who shared details on Telegram. Specialists are currently examining the debris to determine its origin and capabilities. As a precaution, several airports in central Russia temporarily suspended operations, including […]
India Passes Law Banning Online Gambling Industry
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan India’s parliament has enacted a sweeping ban on online gambling nationwide, with violators facing jail sentences of up to five years. The legislation follows government data showing that gambling companies were extracting nearly $2.3 billion each year from an estimated 450 million users. The ban covers card games, poker, […]
Govt denies unblocking TikTok, ban still active in India
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan The Government of India has clarified that no order has been issued to unblock Chinese social media platform TikTok, which was banned in June 2020 following clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan valley of eastern Ladakh. Speculation arose when some users reported being able to access […]
US general fired after Iran nuclear report angers Trump
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan The head of the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, Jeffrey Kruse, has been dismissed along with two senior Navy officials in the latest shake-up within the Pentagon. According to reports, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered their removal after the agency’s preliminary intelligence assessment suggested that the American strike […]
Seven Dead, Nine Missing in China Bridge Accident
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan At least seven people were killed and nine others went missing after a rope snapped at a bridge construction site in northwest China early Friday, state media reported. According to People’s Daily, 15 workers and a project manager were on-site when the rope broke at around 3:00 am on […]
Gasoline Shortages Hit Russia After Ukraine Strikes Refineries
Riffat kausar Scandinavian news Agency Finland Several regions in Russia, along with areas under its control in Ukraine, are experiencing gasoline shortages following Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian oil refineries this month. The situation is further strained by a seasonal spike in fuel demand. In response, Russia imposed a gasoline export ban for oil producers […]
Fabio Breaks Shilton’s Record for Most Men’s Football Games
SHUMAILA ASLAM Scandinavian news agency Bureau Chief Pakistan Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio has broken the world record for the most appearances in men’s football. The Fluminense star played his 1,391st match on Tuesday, surpassing former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton. The 44-year-old equaled Shilton’s record last Saturday and then set a new mark following Fluminense’s 2-0 victory […]
Messi to Lead Argentina’s Revamped Squad for Qualifiers
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Buenos Aires: Argentina on Monday announced a revamped 31-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador, led by captain Lionel Messi. The squad highlights a blend of experience and youth, with fresh faces including Manchester City striker Claudio Echeverri, Porto midfielder Alan Varela, and Real […]