NATO intercepts Russian MiG 31s over Estonian airspace
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Tallinn: NATO fighter jets intercepted three Russian MiG-31 aircraft that violated Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute incursion, raising alarm across Europe. The Italian Air Force was deployed to block the Russian jets near the Gulf of Finland. NATO termed the act as evidence of Moscow’s […]
US ends India’s waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port sanctions
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan The United States has scrapped India’s 2018 sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port. Starting September 29, any entity involved in operations at Chabahar will face US Treasury sanctions. Washington’s move puts India’s Chabahar Port project under sanctions fire.
Houthi suicide drone hits hotel in Israel’s Eilat city
By Hammad KahlunSNN News Finland A Houthi suicide drone struck a hotel in Eilat, Israel today. The growing use of drones in conflicts from Ukraine to Yemen, Sudan, Colombia, and Myanmar highlights how drone warfare has rapidly become a global phenomenon.
Russian drone debris reportedly found on Latvia beach
By Hammad KahlunSNN News Finland Initial reports indicate that debris from a Russian suicide drone has been discovered on a beach in Latvia. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the origin and impact of the wreckage. Latvia finds suspected Russian drone wreckage on its coast.
Indian Army Chief admits loss of 4 Rafale jets to Pakistan
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Indian Army Chief has once again admitted that India lost four Rafale fighter jets due to a miscalculation of Pakistan’s military capabilities. He acknowledged that underestimating Pakistan’s defense strength was one of the biggest mistakes made by Indian political leadership. Underestimating Pakistan’s strength cost India four Rafale jets.
Estonia to Auction Cars Abandoned at Russian Border
By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland Tallinn: Estonia has announced new measures to deal with vehicles abandoned near the Russian border. According to ERR reports, cars left for more than 72 hours in the free parking area at the Koidula border crossing will now be towed away by authorities. Officials stated that once a vehicle […]
Historic Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact Strengthens Ties
By Kahlun Hammad Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a landmark defense pact, marking the first-ever strategic defense agreement between two major Muslim states. This pact is being called historic and timely for several reasons: Analysts say this agreement positions Pakistan as a new security guarantor in the Middle East, gradually […]
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have officially signed a historic defense agreement, under which an attack on one country will be considered an attack on both. According to the pact, the two nations have pledged to stand side by side in the face of any external aggression. The agreement […]
Saudi jets escort Pakistan PM’s aircraft in Saudi airspace
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland Saudi Air Force fighter jets escorted and safeguarded the aircraft carrying Pakistan’s Prime Minister as it entered Saudi airspace, marking a symbolic gesture of respect and strong bilateral ties.
Denmark, Finland lead EU in 2024 corruption index
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows how clean or corrupt a country’s public sector is, scored from 0 (very corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In the 2024 report, Hungary ranked the lowest in the European Union with a score of 41. On the other hand, Denmark (90) and Finland […]