EU Parliament urges action on Russian airspace breaches
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief, Helsinki Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The European Parliament has approved a resolution urging EU member states to take firm action against Russian provocations, including the possibility of shooting down Russian aircraft that violate European airspace. The resolution also strongly condemns Moscow’s continued drone attacks on critical infrastructure across Europe, highlighting […]
Finland, US to sign $6.1B White House icebreaker deal
l By Hammad Kahlun, International News Correspondent Finnish President Alexander Stubb has confirmed that Finland and the United States are preparing a multi-billion-dollar agreement on icebreaker cooperation. According to Reuters, the deal is expected to be worth around 6.1 billion US dollars. Stubb announced that he would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday […]
Finland, US to sign White House MoU on icebreaker cooperation
Riffat Kausar, Scandinavian News Agency Finland Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit the White House today, where an MoU on icebreaker cooperation is set to be signed alongside US President Joe Biden. The agreement will serve as a foundation for future commercial deals between the United States Coast Guard and Finnish companies specializing in […]
Ukraine offensive blocks Russian advance in Donetsk Zelenskyy
Shumaila Aslam, Bureau Chief Pakistan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has blocked Russia’s attempt to capture parts of Donetsk. He accused Moscow of trying to create “chaos” through overnight strikes on Ukraine’s energy and railway infrastructure. However, Zelenskyy claimed that Ukrainian long-range attacks have led to gas shortages inside Russia.
UK ready to support Gaza ceasefire deal Yvette Cooper
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan London UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that Britain is prepared to play its part in helping push forward a Gaza ceasefire agreement. She stressed that the deal, aimed at ending the assault on Gaza and ensuring the release of hostages, should be implemented “as quickly as possible.” Cooper […]
Russian strike on Odesa injures five, sparks fires
Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent Scandinavian News, Finland Reports from Ukraine indicate that a Russian strike hit the southern port city of Odesa last night. At least five people were injured in the attack, while massive fires broke out across multiple areas of the city. Emergency services rushed to the scene to contain the blazes and […]
Amit Shah chairs J&K security review meeting today
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief Pakistan Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security meeting in New Delhi today to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The session aims to strengthen coordination among security agencies and evaluate ongoing counter-terror operations across the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, along with senior officials from the […]
After Lecornu’s fall, France awaits Macron’s next move
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan France is bracing for heightened political uncertainty following the dramatic fall of Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a development that has thrown the Macron government into fresh turmoil. Analysts say Lecornu’s exit has left President Emmanuel Macron facing one of his toughest challenges yet, with mounting pressure to restore stability and […]
Russia warns it will match US with swift nuclear test
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan A senior Russian diplomat warned on Wednesday that Russia would immediately conduct a nuclear test if the United States resumed such tests, state news agency RIA reported. The statement comes amid speculation that Washington has been preparing its testing infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin had earlier signaled in October that Moscow […]
Germany to let police shoot down rogue drones
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Germany has decided to empower its police with the authority to shoot down rogue drones, in response to growing security threats and incidents of airspace violations across Europe. The cabinet approved the draft law on Wednesday, which now awaits parliamentary approval. Once enacted, the legislation will explicitly allow police to […]