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Macron Interrupts Audience at Africa Forward Summit,

French President Emmanuel Macron speaking firmly at the Africa Forward Summit after audience disruptions during an official session.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News French President Emmanuel Macron Reacts to Crowd Disruptions at Africa Forward Summit French President Emmanuel Macron drew international Audience attention after he sharply addressed members of the audience during the Africa Forward Summit, publicly criticizing repeated interruptions during a live session. The incident took place during a high-profile discussion focused […]

Olive Oil May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Scientists Find

Extra virgin olive oil in a dark glass bottle shown to protect brain health and reduce Alzheimer's risk through natural polyphenols.

By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Extra Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Brain Health and Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk A growing body of scientific research is pointing to a simple kitchen ingredient as one of nature’s most powerful tools for Protect the ageing brain. Olive oil specifically extra virgin olive oil has been identified by […]

Ukrainian Refugee Numbers in EU Drop for First Time,

Ukrainian refugees at a European border crossing carrying belongings, representing the 5.76 million displaced people currently seeking temporary protection across EU member states.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland EU Records First Decline in Ukrainian Temporary Protection Status Holders The number of Ukrainian refugees holding temporary protection status across European Union member states has fallen by 1.6 percent, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat, the EU’s official statistical authority. The decline marks a notable shift in […]

Car Bombing Kills 15 Police Officers in Pakistan’s Bannu City

Police officers killed in Bannu Pakistan car bombing attack on police post by militant vehicle packed with explosives.

By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Suicide Car Bomb Targets Police Station in Bannu, Triggering Deadly Gun Battle A devastating car bomb attack killed at least 15 police officers in Bannu, a city in northwestern Pakistan, according to a report by Reuters. The explosion tore through a police post, reducing its protective […]

North Korea Updates Constitution to Allow Automatic Nuclear

North Korea constitutional amendment allows automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed or military command structure is destroyed.

By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland North Korea Has Changed Its Nuclear Launch Rules and the World Should Pay Attention North Korea has quietly made one of the most significant changes to its nuclear weapons policy in years. The country has amended its national constitution to allow nuclear weapons to be launched automatically without any […]

Israel Built Secret Military Base in Iraq’s Western Desert

Israel's secret military base discovered in Iraq's western desert, used to conduct covert long-range military strikes against Iran over 1,000 miles away.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Israel Operated Covert Base Inside Iraq Without Baghdad’s Knowledge A startling intelligence revelation has emerged from the deserts of western Iraq Israel quietly constructed and operated a secret military base on Iraqi soil, using it to launch and support long-range strikes against Iran more than 1,000 miles away. The […]

Flotilla Detainees Allege Sexual Violence and Torture by Israeli Forces

Flotilla detainees allege sexual violence and torture by Israeli soldiers during detention, as two activists remain held in Shikma Prison on hunger strike.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Survivors of Gaza-Bound Flotilla Speak Out Against Israeli Forces Activists detained after Israeli forces boarded a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters are now making deeply disturbing allegations of sexual violence, physical abuse, and deliberate inhumane treatment during their time in Israeli custody. The accounts, emerging from survivors who […]

Former US Counter-Terrorism Chief Says Intelligence Agencies Concluded

A professional, split-screen infographic titled "Counter-Terrorism vs. Public Narrative." On one side, a dark office setting shows a magnifying glass over a document labeled "National Intelligence Estimate," highlighting the word "Non-Weaponization." On the opposite side, a bright, blurred press conference background with multiple microphones and television screens displays "Escalating Conflict." In the center, a digital seal of the US Intelligence Community acts as a divider, representing the official claim that Iran was cleared of nuclear weapon development before the recent escalation.

By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland US Intelligence Had Cleared Iran on Nuclear Weapons Before Conflict Escalated, Says Former Official A former senior United States counter-terrorism official has made a significant public claim: that American intelligence agencies had reached a shared conclusion that Iran was not actively developing a nuclear Weaponization that […]

Trump Announces 3-Day Ukraine Ceasefire as Zelensky Confirms

Trump announces a three-day Ukraine ceasefire as President Zelensky confirms agreement and prioritises the return of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity.

By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland US-Brokered Pause in Fighting Raises Hopes but Questions Remain United States President Donald Trump Announces a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin at midnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Kyiv has agreed to the temporary halt in fighting, marking one of […]

Congo Genocide Crisis: Finn Stands for Rights Demands Immediate

Congolese civilians displaced by ongoing genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Finn Stands for Rights demands immediate UN intervention.

By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland Finnish Human Rights Group Breaks Silence on DRC Atrocities as International Community Fails to Act A Finnish human rights organisation is demanding urgent international action over what it describes as an ongoing genocide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a crisis that has claimed hundreds of thousands of […]