Iran Warns U.S. Ready for Dialogue but Will Defend Itself
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Iran responds to Trump: The Iranian mission to the United Nations stated that the last time the U.S. engaged in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it spent over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives. Iran emphasized it is ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and shared […]
US May Launch Pre-Emptive Military Action Against Iran
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland The United States may consider a pre‑emptive military operation against Iran, and is increasing forces in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio stated that Washington does not rule out preventive military action to stop potential Iranian attacks on American troops or allied facilities, […]
Storm Damages Portuguese F-16 Jets at Monte Real Air Base
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Several Portuguese F-16 fighter jets were damaged at Monte Real Air Base after a powerful storm struck the area. The Portuguese Air Force has officially confirmed the damage. Images from the base show the maintenance hangar housing at least four F-16s left without a roof, with collapsed metal structures damaging […]
Finland FM Calls for Tougher Sanctions on Russia at EU Meeting
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Russia is suffering massive losses on the battlefield, while its domestic economy is under severe strain. Finland FM Calls for tougher sanctions are essential to support Ukraine in this critical time. She stated that instead of reconsidering its war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia […]
Trump Says US Naval Armada Heading Toward Iran
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland U.S. President Donald Trump says a large group of US Naval ships an “armada” is currently moving toward Iran as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the comments while urging Iranian leaders to make a diplomatic deal rather than risk further conflict. According to Trump, the armada […]
EU Lawmaker Warns of Red Sea Trade Risks From Yemen
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Slovak Member of the European Parliament Erik Kaliňák, an EU Lawmaker, has warned about growing security risks in Yemen and the potential impact on international maritime trade in the Red Sea. Speaking in the European Parliament, Kaliňák said the situation has worsened after the United Arab Emirates withdrew its counter-terrorism […]
Rights Groups Urge End to Selling of Girls in Afghanistan
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan Human rights activists say that in some tribal and conflict-affected areas of Afghanistan, girls are treated as financial assets, leading to practices such as forced marriages and the selling of girls and the Selling of Girls. Rights groups describe this as a long-standing social problem linked to poverty, […]
Man Arrested in Scotland Over Child Grooming Case
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan A man named Vivek Gupta, originally from India, has been arrested in Scotland following an investigation by online child protection activists, according to reports. Police say Gupta was allegedly involved in grooming a 15-year-old girl online and attempted to arrange a meeting with her. During the investigation, authorities […]
EU Signs Mobility Agreement With India
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union is signing a new mobility agreement with India. She said the agreement will make it easier for Indian students, researchers, seasonal workers, and highly skilled professionals to move legally to Europe. As part of the plan, the […]
Taliban Bans Shaving Beards in Afghanistan
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced a ban on shaving beards. Under the new rule, men are required to keep their beards unshaven, in line with the regime’s strict interpretation of Islamic law. Officials say the rule will be enforced across the country, but details about penalties for non-compliance […]