Putin, Xi meet at SCO Summit in China
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China đšđł. The summit has drawn the participation of several world leaders, highlighting its global significance.
El Salvador Bans âEdgarâ Haircut in Public Schools
Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency, Finland El Salvadorâs President Nayib Bukele has banned the âEdgarâ haircut in public schools. The hairstyle is believed to have been introduced by deported criminals influenced by Chicano culture in the United States. The Ministry of Education announced that students in public schools must now attend with âproper haircuts,â clean […]
India Monorail Breakdown Strands 200 Passengers
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan An overcrowded monorail broke down between two stations, leaving more than 200 passengers stranded for hours. The incident has once again highlighted the fragility of Indiaâs infrastructure projects, which critics say are plagued by poor planning and execution. Opposition leaders have accused the BJP government of mismanagement and corruption […]
Politics and Faith Collide in Indiaâs Temple Rivalry
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan In India, a new temple project has sparked tensions with one of Hinduismâs most revered shrines, the Jagannath temple in Puri. On June 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the stateâs first government-sponsored Rath Yatra in Digha to celebrate a sprawling new temple complex dedicated to Lord […]
A large map of Ukraine was prominently displayed in the Oval Office ahead of closed-door talks between Trump and Zelensky.
Hammad Kahlun SCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND A large map of Ukraine was prominently displayed in the Oval Office ahead of closed-door talks between Trump and Zelensky. The eastern part of Ukraine is shaded – it shows the territory occupied by Russia. The map also shows what percentage of the region Russia currently controls – for […]
Finland takes it place as one of the leading nations of Europe.
Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland takes it place as one of the leading nations of Europe. President Stubb’s leadership is paying off. Finland is a small nation in every way but it has a lot to offer to its friends and allies.
Stubb, 7 European leaders stress Ukraine’s sovereignty after Trump-Putin meeting
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian news agencyBureau Chief Pakistan Stubb, 7 European leaders stress Ukraine’s sovereignty after Trump-Putin meeting President Alexander Stubb and seven European leaders on Saturday stressed that Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be fully respected, following US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, reported Xinhua.In a joint […]
Trump Tariffs May Hit India’s Diamond Industry Hard
By Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief, Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency The global diamond industry may face serious disruption as former U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for steep tariffs on imports from India the worldâs largest supplier of cut and polished diamonds. Over 2 million Indian workers are employed in the diamond cutting and polishing sector, which […]
Congress Grills Modi Over Air Chiefâs Pakistani Jets Claim
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News Agency Bureau Chief Pakistan Indiaâs main opposition party, the Congress, has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Indian Air Chiefâs claim of downing Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sendor. Congress leaders questioned why the operation was halted on May 10 if, as Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha stated, five […]
Finlandâs Stubb, Zelenskyy Talk Ukraine Peace Progress
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland Alexander Stubb spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today, reaffirming Finlandâs commitment to supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. In a statement shared on social media, Stubb highlighted ongoing efforts for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, involving Ukrainian and European leaders as well as national […]