North Korea Weapon Test: 2 Missiles Hit Sea of Japan
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency North Korea Weapon Test Overseen by Kim Jong Un North Korea’s latest weapon test, overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, was described by officials in Pyongyang as a display of “state-of-the-art” defense technology, according to state media reports. The specific weapon tested was not identified in that announcement. State […]
Ceer EXOBOT: Saudi Arabia’s First 1,111-HP EV Debuts
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Ceer EXOBOT, its first domestically built electric vehicles, introducing a sedan and an SUV that the state-backed automaker says can produce up to 1,111 horsepower and 1,500 Nm of torque in their highest-performance configuration. The vehicles were revealed on Monday by Crown Prince and […]
Ukraine Claims 43.5 km² Gain in Donetsk Offensive
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Operation Vivaldi has resulted in the recapture of a further 43.5 km² of territory in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, according to a statement from Ukraine’s Third Army Corps. Corps commander Andrii Biletskyi said the latest gains include the villages of Shandryholove and Derylove, along with newly established control over Drobysheve. […]
Smart Glasses Harassment Probe Launched in Paris
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency A smart glasses harassment investigation has been opened by prosecutors in Paris, according to a report from SNN News Finland, after businesses filed complaints alleging the camera-equipped devices were used to record people without consent. The case has put fresh pressure on regulators to address a gap that privacy […]
SNN Finland Urges Serbia to Halt Journalist Expulsion
By Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Agency The Massimo Moratti expulsion order issued by Serbian authorities has drawn a public appeal from SNN News Finland, whose Managing Director Hammad Kahlun today urged Belgrade to immediately rescind the decision. Moratti is affiliated with the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, two organizations […]
Starlink V3 Satellites Begin Deployment This Month
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Starlink V3 satellites are set to begin deployment this month, according to a report from SNN News Finland, marking what the outlet described as a major leap beyond the network’s current capabilities. The report said that once the full Starlink V3 Satellites constellation is operational, it could eventually deliver […]
CNN Expands Qatar Ties With First Doha Summit
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency CNN Expands Qatar partnership is entering a new phase, with the network confirming it will hold the first Middle East edition of its “Global Perspectives” event in Doha on October 29. The event, organized with state-backed Media City Qatar, is set to bring together political leaders, […]
Maryam Nawaz Daughter Necklace: 5 Key Duty Questions
By Hammad KahlunSnn News Finland Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Daughter Necklace has drawn questions over its reported value, possible import status and whether customs duties and other applicable taxes were paid in Pakistan. Scandinavian News Agency (SNN News) has sought clarification from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regarding the matter. Recent media reports […]
US Denies Abbas Visa for UN Assembly Trip
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency The US Denies Abbas Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, according to a source cited by SNN News Finland. The claim has not been independently confirmed by US Denies Abbas Department officials or the Palestinian Authority at the time of […]
Houthis Deny Red Sea Closure as Shipping Falls 90%
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Houthis Deny Red Sea shipping routes remain officially open, according to the group’s acting foreign minister, even as vessel traffic through the region has fallen sharply. Abdulwahid Abu Ras said the Houthis Deny Red have “no intention” of closing Bab el-Mandeb, adding that “navigation is normal,” according to SNN […]