El Salvador Bans “Edgar” Haircut in Public Schools
Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency, Finland El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has banned the “Edgar” 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 “proper haircuts,” clean […]
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 […]
Iran’s Regional Influence Crumbles Amid Repeated Setbacks
Riffat kausar Scandinavian news Agency Finland Iran is facing a rapid decline in its regional influence as a series of setbacks weaken its position. Over the past year, Tehran has been hit by multiple challenges including military defeats abroad, the weakening of key domestic institutions, and escalating internal unrest. These crises are reshaping the balance […]
FBI’s Most Wanted American Woman Arrested in India
SHUMAILA ASLAM Scandinavian news agency Bureau Chief Pakistan The FBI has arrested one of its most wanted American women in India.According to foreign media, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that Sandy Rodriguez Singh listed among the FBI’s top 10 most wanted was taken into custody in India. Reports state that Singh is being extradited back […]
Frank Caprio, compassionate Rhode Island judge, dies at 88
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Rhode Island’s beloved judge, Frank Caprio, who gained worldwide fame for his kindness in the courtroom, has passed away at the age of 88. According to his official social media accounts, Caprio “passed away peacefully” on Wednesday after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio became widely […]
UK to Evacuate Nine Gaza Students with Scholarships
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan London: The UK government has confirmed it is working to evacuate nine students in Gaza who have secured full Chevening scholarships to study at British universities. The move comes after months of pressure from MPs, academics, and campaigners. While the development was welcomed, dozens of other Palestinian students with […]
Kim Jong Un Hails North Korean Troops in Ukraine War
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised his country’s troops deployed to support Russia in the war against Ukraine. According to state media, Kim sent “warm encouragement” to soldiers stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, where intelligence reports suggest Pyongyang has deployed more than 10,000 fighters. “Our army […]
Madhya Pradesh Student Sets Former Teacher on Fire
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan In India’s Madhya Pradesh state, an 18-year-old student brutally attacked his former school teacher by setting her on fire after sprinkling petrol on her in Narsinghpur district. According to Indian media, the accused, identified as Suryansh Kocher, arrived at the teacher’s residence on Monday with a bottle of petrol. […]
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 India’s 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 India’s Temple Rivalry
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan In India, a new temple project has sparked tensions with one of Hinduism’s most revered shrines, the Jagannath temple in Puri. On June 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the state’s first government-sponsored Rath Yatra in Digha to celebrate a sprawling new temple complex dedicated to Lord […]