Remembering Indira Gandhi Bold Leadership on Her Birthday
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN Finland Today, India remembers Indira Gandhi, the country’s former Prime Minister, known for her strong leadership and bold decisions. During her tenure, she: Stood up to US pressure on multiple occasions Expanded India’s territory by merging Sikkim Oversaw the partition of Pakistan in 1971 Held press conferences both inside and […]
China Airlines offers refunds after Japan Taiwan tensions
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland China’s largest airline has announced full refunds for flights to Japan, following a travel advisory issued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Chinese citizens were warned to avoid traveling to Japan after comments by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who spoke about a possible attack by Beijing on Taiwan. The […]
Gabon Court Sentences Sylvia Bongo, Son to 20 Years
Bh Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland A court in Gabon has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin Bongo to 20 years in prison after a two-day trial that found them guilty of embezzlement. The court ruled that the two had taken advantage of former President Ali Bongo’s poor health to divert […]
Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Election
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Irish citizens are heading to the polls today to elect their next president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to secure a landslide victory, according to the latest opinion polls. Connolly, known for her outspoken views and grassroots appeal, has energized younger voters across Ireland. She […]
Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuela’s Machado Sparks Debate
By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent, SNN News Finland The Nobel Peace Prize Committee’s decision to honor Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has triggered sharp debate across global political circles. Critics argue that the move continues a trend of politically motivated awards, overlooking other notable global figures. Analysts note that the award appears to have […]
YouTube settles Trump lawsuit with $24.5m payment
Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump after his account was suspended following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. According to a court filing on Monday, YouTube owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet will contribute […]
Erdoğan backs Gaza ceasefire, $100bn US trade target
Usama Zahid Beuro Chiefe South Asia Scandinavian News International President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking to journalists after returning from the United States, said his meeting with former US President Donald Trump was held in a constructive and productive atmosphere, stressing that relations remain strong. Erdoğan noted that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a […]
EU, Commonwealth accused of hiding Pakistan election rigging
By Abida Kahlun SNN News Finland 🇵🇰 The European Union and the Commonwealth have come under sharp criticism after being accused of colluding with Pakistan’s military backed government to cover up alleged widespread election rigging. According to opposition voices and rights groups, international observers failed to highlight serious irregularities during Pakistan’s recent elections, instead issuing […]
Trump Launches $15bn Defamation Lawsuit Against NYT
Shumaila Aslam Pakistan Bureau Chief SNN News Finland Former US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the newspaper of being a “mouthpiece” for the Democratic Party and of spreading false information to damage his reputation. Trump’s legal team claims the Times deliberately published “defamatory and […]
President Stubb Putin’s Ukraine war has failed
By Hammad Kahlun SNN NEWS Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed in all his major goals in the Ukraine war. According to Stubb, Putin’s initial plan was to take control of Ukraine in just four days, but the war has now dragged on for four years. Instead of […]