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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.

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India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.