Spain’s Sánchez We can’t stop Israel but won’t give up
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Spanish PM Sánchez: ‘We cannot stop Israel alone, but we will not stop trying’ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain lacks nuclear weapons, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves tools often used to exert international pressure. “Spain alone cannot stop the Israeli offensive,” Sánchez admitted, while stressing that his […]
Belarus opposition leader Statkevich freed, stays inside
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Belarus opposition figure Statkevich refuses exile after release One of the leading figures of the Belarusian opposition, Nikolai Statkevich, has refused to leave the country after his release from prison today. He is currently at the Lithuanian–Belarusian border. Statkevich, regarded by President Alexander Lukashenka as his personal enemy, spent the […]
Clashes erupt at Charlie Kirk vigil in Boise, Idaho
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Tensions flared last night during a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Several scuffles broke out between Kirk’s supporters and hecklers who had gathered at the event. The most heated incident occurred when Terry Wilson, a leader of the local Black Lives […]
Latvia closes airspace near Belarus and Russia borders
Hammad KahlunSCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND Latvia has decided to close its airspace along the borders with Belarus and Russia for security reasons. The announcement was made by Defense Minister Andris Spruds, as reported by Latvia’s public broadcaster LSM. The restriction means all flights over the border region will be suspended for at least a week. […]
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrives in Kyiv
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland Alexander Stubb arrived in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, this morning. Finland remains a key supporter of Ukraine.
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for Qatar after Israel strikes
Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Qatar today on a one-day official visit to express solidarity with the Qatari leadership after recent Israeli air strikes in Doha. During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al […]
Israeli Speaker Qatar strike a warning to Middle East
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana wrote in an Arabic-language post that Israel’s strike on Qatar should be viewed as a broader message to the entire Middle East.
Poland shuts Belarus border over Russian war drills
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland 🇵🇱 Poland to Seal Belarus Border Amid Russia-Belarus Military Drills Beginning Thursday, Poland is set to seal its entire border with Belarus, according to PM Donald Tusk. The decision comes as Belarus conducts joint military exercises with Russia, heightening security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank. Tusk said the measure is […]
French govt resigns after Bayrou loses confidence vote
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The French government has stepped down after Prime Minister François Bayrou suffered a decisive defeat in a confidence vote he himself had requested. The 74-year-old centrist leader, founder of the MoDem party and a three-time presidential candidate (2002, 2007, 2012), gambled on parliamentary backing for his €43.8 billion austerity […]
Estonia Summons Russian Envoy Over Airspace Violation
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Estonia has summoned the head of Russia’s embassy for questioning after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland. This marks the third Russian airspace violation reported by Estonia in 2025.