Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught
The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the capital Helsinki.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era
Stubb listed democracy, rule of law and human rights as the core values that Finland's foreign policy would be based on under his leadership.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election
Alexander Stubb will replace Sauli Niinisto, who is retiring after two six-year terms in which he earned the nickname "the Putin Whisperer".
Mon Feb 12 2024
Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Finland happiest country, kindness in Ukraine grows: UN
Finland is known for its extensive welfare system, high trust in authorities and low levels of inequality among its 5.5 million inhabitants.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Ukraine war shows Europe too reliant on U.S., Finland PM says
Marin advocated boosting Europe's defence capabilities, including arms production.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight
The inflow of Russians is now seen as endangering Finland's international relations.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Finland could become the first EU country to use digital passports
Finland has notified the EU of its willingness to try a pilot project for the digitization of official documents.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Finland's premier takes drugs test after leaked party videos
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drugs test after the publication of a leaked video of her dancing with her friends at a party.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Finland's leader slams leaked video of her dancing at private parties
Marin said she was upset that videos of her dancing at private parties were published online as they were meant to be seen only by friends.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Ukraine warns of new Russian offensive; Sweden, Finland move closer to joining NATO
The U.S. Senate and the Italian parliament both approved Finland, Sweden accession to NATO.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Finland, Sweden not decided on joining NATO
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said both countries would be welcomed if they decide to join the 30-nation military organisation.
Tue May 03 2022
Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
Work continues by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the airplane wreckage from the Potomac River.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025