Denmark to buy 16 more F-35 fighter jets from US
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News Finland Denmark has decided to purchase 16 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft. The move is part of a broader $4.4 billion defense expansion aimed at securing Greenland and Arctic waters amid growing Russian and Chinese presence in […]
Pakistan accuses India of using Taliban for attacks
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency Finland Islamabad – The Pakistani military has officially accused India of orchestrating attacks on Pakistan by leveraging the Afghan Taliban. In a statement released today, the military claimed that New Delhi has been “using Afghan-based militant elements as proxies” to destabilize Pakistan’s security environment. Officials warned […]
Japan coalition collapse sparks political uncertainty
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Japan is on the brink of a major political crisis after the ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its long-time partner Komeito collapsed following 26 years of cooperation. Komeito announced its withdrawal after failing to agree with the LDP on stricter controls over political donations from businesses […]
NATO to begin Steadfast Noon nuclear drill on Oct 13
Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent, SNN News Finland NATO to Begin Nuclear Deterrence Exercise “Steadfast Noon” on October 13 NATO announced that its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will begin on 13 October. The drills will serve as a key demonstration of the Alliance’s nuclear readiness and deterrence capabilities. According to NATO officials, the […]
Breaking Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced that the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She is being honored for her tireless efforts to defend democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for leading a peaceful struggle to end dictatorship […]
Trump quizzes Finland’s Stubb on history of wars with Russia
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News, Finland In a sharp exchange during talks in Helsinki, former U.S. President Donald Trump asked Finnish President Alexander Stubb about Finland’s long struggle with Russia. Trump questioned: “How long has Finland been indirectly fighting Russia?” In response, President Stubb explained that Finland has faced around 30 wars […]
Breaking Pakistan launches airstrikes in Kabul, reports say
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Breaking reports from Afghanistan suggest that Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in Kabul, hitting multiple targets in the Afghan capital. Initial details remain unclear, and there has been no official confirmation from Islamabad or Kabul. Local sources claim several locations were struck, but the extent of the damage […]
Trump to address Israeli Parliament during weekend visit
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, during his upcoming visit to Israel this weekend. The speech is expected to focus on U.S.–Israel relations, regional security, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Trump’s visit […]
Von der Leyen survives two no confidence votes in EU
Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News, Finland The European Parliament has rejected two no-confidence motions against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, allowing her to remain in office despite criticism from both the right and the left. The right-wing Patriots for Europe (PfE) accused her of pushing “overly green” policies, being “too soft” […]
Pakistan warns Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Scandinavian News Agency Islamabad has issued a strong warning to Kabul, saying that Pakistan will no longer tolerate terrorist activities planned or carried out from Afghan soil. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stressed that Afghanistan must take responsibility for stopping militant groups using its territory against Pakistan. He said Islamabad’s patience […]