Stubb Receives Credentials from Colombia’s New Envoy
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki – President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, formally received the credentials of Colombia’s newly appointed Ambassador, Ruth Mery Cano Aguillón, in a ceremony held in Helsinki. The presentation of credentials marks the official beginning of Ambassador Aguillón’s diplomatic mission in Finland. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, […]
Stubb Urges Finnish Companies to Aid Ukraine’s Rebuild
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland President Alexander Stubb has urged Finnish companies to play an active role in rebuilding Ukraine, stressing the importance of forging new economic ties. He said Finland should gradually replace its historic trade links with the former USSR and Russia by developing stronger commercial cooperation with Ukraine, calling it both a […]
Argentine President Milei Attacked with Stones in Rally
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Argentine President Javier Milei came under attack on Wednesday when protesters hurled stones at his convoy in Buenos Aires amid a corruption scandal. The incident took place while Milei was campaigning for the October mid-term elections in Lomas de Zamora, a city about 20 kilometers south of the capital. […]
Russia’s Missile Strikes Kill 4, Injure 24 in Kyiv
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Kyiv faced another wave of Russian missile strikes on Thursday morning, forcing residents to rush into underground shelters as air defenses attempted to intercept the barrage. Emergency services were deployed across several districts of the capital. City officials confirmed that at least four people were killed and 24 injured […]
Putin, Kim to Join Xi at China’s Victory Day Parade
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Beijing is preparing to host a grand Victory Day military parade on 3 September, commemorating Japan’s surrender in the Second World War. The event is set to become a platform for China and its allies to showcase unity in the face of mounting western pressure. According to China’s foreign […]
Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Kills 2 Children
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Minneapolis police have confirmed a deadly shooting at a Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 others injured on Wednesday morning. Authorities said the gunman, who later took his own life, opened fire during a school prayer service in the city’s southern district. The incident occurred at […]
US Expects Gaza Conflict to Be Resolved by Year-End
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says the Gaza conflict is expected to be resolved by year-end. On Tuesday, he confirmed that President Donald Trump will chair a White House meeting to discuss the matter. meeting on Gaza on Wednesday, where a “comprehensive post-war plan” will be discussed. The U.S. […]
France Returns Skulls to Madagascar After 128 Years
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan France has returned three human skulls to Madagascar more than a century after they were seized during the colonial era. Among them is one believed to be that of King Toera, executed by French forces in 1897. The remains were officially handed over during a ceremony at the French […]
Medical Cannabis Users Face Higher Risk of Paranoia
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan A new study suggests that individuals using cannabis for conditions such as pain, anxiety, or depression face a greater likelihood of developing paranoia compared to recreational users. The findings are based on responses from 3,389 participants—both current and former cannabis users over the age of 18—who reported no prior […]
US Hits India With 50% Tariff Citing Russian Oil Purchases
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on most imports from India, escalating his earlier 25% duty. The move, which took effect after midnight Wednesday in Washington, is aimed at penalizing New Delhi for purchasing discounted Russian oil. The White House argues that India’s oil trade indirectly […]