Indian Passport Falls to 85th in Global Rankings
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland The Indian passport has fallen further in global strength rankings under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, raising concerns about India’s global mobility and diplomatic performance. According to the latest index, countries like Azerbaijan (72nd), Ghana (74th), and Rwanda (78th) now rank higher than India despite India being […]
India Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Uniform Violation
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland A growing debate has erupted in India after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was seen publicly violating the Army’s dress code an act many call both shameful and worrying. The Army uniform symbolizes discipline, neutrality, and secularism, yet the silence from Prime Minister Modi’s government over this […]
12-Year-c Set on Fire by Workshop Owner in Lahore
Shaheen Iqbal TahirSNN News Lahore Child Burnt Case Gulberg Model Colony: A tragic incident unfolded in Lahore’s Gulberg area, where a workshop owner allegedly set a 12-year-old employee, Faizan, on fire, leaving him severely burnt. According to police reports, petrol from a car’s carburetor accidentally spilled on Faizan, soaking his clothes. When the boy informed […]
Finnish Police Escort Deportee to Prague Flight
ByHammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Last week, two Finnish police officers escorted a deportee onto a flight bound for Prague and remained until the aircraft departed to ensure the individual did not disembark. Upon arrival, two officers were present at the destination to receive the person, after which the journey likely continued beyond the European […]
200,000 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draft in Jerusalem
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland More than 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered in Jerusalem today, blocking major roads and the main entrance to the city in a massive protest against mandatory enlistment in the Israeli military. The protesters clashed with police and attacked journalists, demanding exemption from military service on religious grounds. Authorities […]
Canada, Pakistan hold talks on trade and investment growth
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent Canadian officials have held a productive call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, focusing on enhancing bilateral economic cooperation. Discussions included opening Pakistan’s market for Canadian canola imports, reviewing the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) model, and strengthening overall economic engagement between the two countries. The Canadian representative […]
Dar es Salaam under curfew amid Tanzania election protests
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Authorities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have enforced a citywide curfew following intense protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan, sparked by widespread claims of election rigging. Protesters accuse the government of suppressing democracy, while opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned on treason charges he strongly denies. […]
Russia resumes military flights to Syria after six-month pause
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Russia has resumed military flights to its Hmeimim airbase in Syria after nearly a six- month pause, a Kremlin-linked source told Bloomberg. At least two Russian aircraft were spotted heading to the base, an Il-62M on October 26 and an An-124 Ruslan making three trips since […]
Sudan faces deadly violence and famine crisis
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Khartoum: Sudan is engulfed in relentless violence, with hundreds killed daily amid escalating conflict and humanitarian collapse. The country faces one of its worst famines in decades, forcing millions to flee their homes in search of safety and food. Despite the growing crisis, there has been little global attention […]
Finland to deploy 15,000 troops near Russian border
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent SNN News Finland Helsinki: Finland will deploy 15,000 troops for large-scale military exercises near the Russian border from November to December, the Finnish Army announced. The exercises aim to train conscripts, reservists, and active-duty personnel for wartime operations, with NATO allied forces also participating in the drills. The move comes […]