Israeli Speaker Qatar strike a warning to Middle East
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana wrote in an Arabic-language post that Israel’s strike on Qatar should be viewed as a broader message to the entire Middle East.
Netanyahu Bars Macron Over Palestinian State Recognition
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to permit French President Emmanuel Macron’s entry into Israel unless he withdraws his decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Read more: Macron’s recognition of Palestine sparks diplomatic tensions in Israel
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Are Targets
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning, declaring that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate target” for Russian military action. Putin’s remarks come amid heightened tensions over the ongoing conflict, as Western nations continue to discuss military and financial support for Kyiv. Related […]
Gaza faces severe malnutrition crisis, health ministry warns
Nishat Ahmad WattooBureau OkaraScandinavian News Agency The Gaza Ministry of Health has raised alarm over a rapidly deteriorating malnutrition crisis, particularly affecting children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Health officials reported that anemia rates have reached unprecedented levels, signaling a grave public health emergency. The ministry stressed that the worsening conditions are a direct result […]
Turkiye suspends trade and transport ties with Israel
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Turkiye has moved to completely cut its economic and transport links with Israel, condemning what it calls ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Speaking at a special parliamentary session on Friday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Israeli planes are now banned from Turkish airspace and Israeli vessels will no longer […]
Israel Gaza Strikes Kill 61, UN Warns of ‘Dangerous Phase’
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan At least 61 people have been killed as Israeli forces escalated air and ground bombardments in the eastern and southern parts of Gaza City. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the offensive on Thursday, warning that the situation had entered “a new and dangerous phase.” “This must end,” […]
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 […]
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. […]
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Attacks
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Canberra: Australia announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, holding Tehran responsible for two recent attacks on the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne. According to reports, since the start of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023, Jewish homes, schools, synagogues, and vehicles in Australia have been repeatedly targeted with […]
Israel Bombs Gaza Hospital Twice, 20 Dead Including Journalists
Shumaila AslamBureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency Israeli airstrikes targeted the main hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, hitting the facility twice within hours. According to Gaza health officials, the second strike occurred as rescuers and journalists rushed to assist victims of the initial bombing. At least 20 people were killed, among them five journalists, […]