Four killed in train crash in southern Finland

Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his official visit to India, marking a "defining moment" as bilateral ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability. He was seen off at the airport by Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, signalling a new era of cooperation between the nations.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared "the future is Indian" during his state visit, praising India's "wonderful" progress and leadership. He called for urgent UN reform to reflect the 2026 world order, advocating for India to receive a permanent Security Council seat as it leads the Global South.

President Stubb emphasised the importance of the Global South for shaping growth and progress.

In the joint statement released during the state visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubb to India, the Finnish President reaffirmed Helsinki's backing for India's permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council, emphasising the need for comprehensive reforms to make the body more efficient, representative and reflective of contemporary geopolitical realities.