US Government Shutdown Impact on Visas, Trade, Tourism

By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent SNN News Finland While many assume that a US government shutdown only impacts American citizens and residents, its effects can ripple far beyond the country’s borders. During a shutdown, several federal departments either suspend or reduce services, which can cause delays in visa processing, international trade, and tourism. This directly […]
Israel Issues ‘Last’ Warning for Gaza Residents to Flee

By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent SNN News Finland Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued what he described as a “last warning” for residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, AFP reports. The warning comes amid intensified Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. Katz stated that civilians must leave “for their own safety,” as […]
NT Police Seize 240 Guns From Ex Kakadu Ranger Lindner

By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent SNN News Finland Northern Territory Police have confiscated more than 240 firearms from an 81-year-old Kakadu National Park firearms dealer following multiple alleged breaches of firearms regulations. The man, Dave Lindner, a former park ranger who famously captured the 5.13-metre crocodile “Sweetheart” in 1979, has had his firearms dealership licence […]
Deadly 6.9 Earthquake Hits Philippines, 69 Killed

By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent SNN News Finland A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. According to local authorities, at least 69 people have been confirmed dead and more than 140 injured. The hardest-hit areas include Cebu province, where hospitals are struggling to cope […]
Trump US subs 25 years ahead of Russia and China

Usama Zahid Bureau Chief South East Asia Scandinavian News Agency Finland Former US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is far ahead of its global rivals in submarine technology, claiming the country is “25 years ahead of both Russia and China.” Trump highlighted the unmatched superiority and lethal capabilities of the American […]
NATO warships protect Samood Flotilla bound for Gaza

Osama Zahid SNN News Bureau Chief Southeast Asia Southeast Asia (SNN News) Giving an in-depth analysis on the Global Vinod Flotilla, Osama Zahid highlighted that the Samood Flotilla is currently being protected by naval warships from Spain, Italy, and Turkey. According to Zahid, this unprecedented move has created a powerful deterrent for Israel, forcing it […]
Ukrainian arrested in Poland over Nord Stream blasts

Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan Polish authorities have detained a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement in the 2022 explosions that severely damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Germany. The undersea blasts caused major disruption to European energy supplies and sparked international investigations into possible sabotage. Officials in Warsaw […]
Trump warns Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan soon

Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan Former US President Donald Trump has given Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his proposed Gaza peace plan, warning that refusal could lead to “a very sad end.” Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday, Trump said both Israeli and Arab leaders […]
Indonesia school collapse 3 dead, 91 still missing

Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Agency Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan Sidoarjo, East Java (Scandinavian News Agency) At least three people were confirmed dead and more than 90 remain missing after a building at an Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Al Khoziny school in the East Java town of Sidoarjo, […]
US to deport 100 Iranians, NYT reports amid talks

By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent, SNN News Finland The United States is preparing to deport around 100 Iranian nationals back to Iran, according to a report by The New York Times on Tuesday. The paper cited two senior Iranian officials involved in the negotiations, along with a U.S. official familiar with the matter. US to […]