TikTok hits Dog daycare helps dogs and owners thrive
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Every morning in Boonah, Queensland, a minibus filled with eager dogs rolls through the Scenic Rim, taking them to IronBark DogPark, a specially designed adventure and learning facility. Dog trainer Jo McVilly, who manages the park, says she enjoys watching the dogs’ excitement even before they board the bus. […]
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 […]
North Korea test fires two advanced air defense missiles
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Pyongyang’s state media reported Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the launch of two newly developed air defense missiles. The test, conducted a day earlier, was described as a demonstration of the weapons’ “enhanced combat effectiveness.” According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the […]
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, […]
Ronaldo hits 100 goals for 4 clubs, Al Nassr lose final
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic feat in his illustrious career, becoming the only player to net 100 competitive goals for four separate clubs. The Portuguese star struck in the first half of the Saudi Super Cup final against Al-Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. His goal took his […]
Zelenskyy Urges Global South to Press Russia for Peace
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to nations of the Global South to step up diplomatic pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. In a statement shared on social media after talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday, Zelenskyy emphasized that the war “must be […]
Gotland Island Plunges Into Total Power Blackout
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland The entire island of Gotland has lost all power, raising concerns about security and infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Baltic Sea region. According to Swedish media reports, the sudden outage affected all residents of Gotland on Saturday afternoon. Authorities confirmed that technical teams are investigating the cause, but so far no […]
Clear majority of Finns back Ukraine security guarantees
Abida KahlunSkandinavian News AgencyFinland A new survey reveals that 67 percent of Finns support Finland’s participation in potential security guarantees for Ukraine, while only 10 percent oppose the idea. The remaining 23 percent of respondents were undecided, highlighting strong public backing for Finland’s role in supporting Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions.
Sanitation Worker in Dharmasthala Arrested
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan A former sanitation worker, who made shocking allegations of mass rapes, murders, and burials in Karnataka’s Dharmasthala, has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). According to official sources, the complainant claimed he worked in Dharmasthala between 1995 and 2014, during which he was forced to bury several […]
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 […]