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Finland joins list of countries backing two-state solution for Israel-Gaza war

Unlike some other European nations, such as Spain and Norway, Finland has not recognised Palestine as a state. The Finnish govt is internally divided over a formal recognition.

Finnish Court sentences Russian man to life for war crimes in Ukraine

In a rare case of prosecution, Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Torden, was convicted for activities in Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine a decade ago.

UNDP, Govts of Finland and Norway organise high-level dialogue at Columbia Uni

The event scheduled between 29 and 31 Jan brings together experts to discuss innovative solutions for SDGs.

‘All I Want for Christmas’ premiers in Delhi with hopes of resolving Ukraine crisis

Shooting the documentary in -18 degrees temperature was extremely challenging. But the pain of displacement experienced by the people inspired me to create it, says director.

Why banning social media for children wouldn’t save them from online harm

Young people live a lot of their social lives online, and shielding youth entirely could disconnect them from peers and affect their social wellbeing.

3rd Summit for Democracy: Governments unite against misuse of commercial spyware

The joint statement acknowledges the threat posed by the misuse of commercial spyware and the necessity of strict domestic and international regulations on its proliferation and use.

‘No ordinary person could’ve done it’ — leak in Finland-Estonia gas pipeline spurs tension in Baltic

Early Sunday morning, pressure dropped drastically in Balticconnector pipeline. An undersea telecommunications cable connecting Finland with Estonia was also damaged.

27 people, mostly children, injured in Finland after pedestrian bridge collapses

Many of those injured were part of a group of school children, the Helsinki Hospital Authority has said in a statement.

Finland enters NATO, Russia warns of counter-measures

The event marks the end of an era of military non-alignment for Finland that began after the country repelled an invasion attempt by the USSR during WW II and opted to try to maintain friendly relations with Russia.

Finland set to join NATO in historic shift while Sweden waits

The military alliance will welcome Finland as its 31st member in a flag-raising ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, attended by Finnish President Niinisto and govt ministers.

On Camera

UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.