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October 14, 2026
Vietnam/World

EFTA and Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Deal After 14 Years of Talks

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam are expected to sign a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, completing negotiations that began in 2012 and were relaunched last year amid

World

Norway Mourns Princess Astrid Two Weeks After Brother’s Death

Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, the Norwegian royal household announced on Friday, 11 September. “Princess Astrid has died,” the royal household said in a brief statement, adding: “His Majesty the King has received the

September 12, 2026

The King Who Was Once a Refugee at the White House

Editorials/Geopolitics

Editorial King Harald V of Norway died today, 28 August 2026, aged 89, ending one of the most unusual royal lives of the modern

Haaland, Hidden Games and Football’s Power Struggles: A World Cup Defined Beyond the Scoreboard

Diplomacy/Geopolitics

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is producing more than memorable goals and dramatic results. Behind the action on the pitch, the tournament has also

EFTA and Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Deal After 14 Years of Talks

October 14, 2026
Vietnam/World

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam are expected to sign a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, completing negotiations that began in 2012 and were relaunched last year amid

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Norway Mourns Princess Astrid Two Weeks After Brother’s Death

September 12, 2026
World

Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, the Norwegian royal household announced on Friday, 11 September. “Princess Astrid has died,” the royal household said in a brief statement,

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The King Who Was Once a Refugee at the White House

August 28, 2026
Editorials/Geopolitics

Editorial King Harald V of Norway died today, 28 August 2026, aged 89, ending one of the most unusual royal lives of the modern era. He spent more than three decades on

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Haaland, Hidden Games and Football’s Power Struggles: A World Cup Defined Beyond the Scoreboard

July 10, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is producing more than memorable goals and dramatic results. Behind the action on the pitch, the tournament has also become a stage for stories about identity, strategy,

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Modi’s Nordic Tour Collided With a Global Sikh Backlash

May 23, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Norway expecting to reinforce India’s growing engagement with the Nordic region through trade, green technology cooperation and strategic diplomacy. Instead, his Oslo visit became overshadowed by protests

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Norway’s Crown Princess Breaks Silence on Epstein Ties in Emotional Reckoning

March 21, 2026
World

Mette-Marit has publicly expressed deep regret over her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting she should have ended the relationship sooner and warning others about him, in a rare and emotional interview

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Norwegian Parliament to Scrutinize Sri Lanka’s Politics and Human Rights

February 26, 2026
Human Rights/Sri Lanka

The Stortinget is set to hold a parliamentary debate today (26) examining the political and human rights situation in Sri Lanka, one year after the country’s last national elections. According to foreign

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Norway’s Royal Scandal Deepens as Crown Princess’s Son Faces Trial

February 4, 2026
Human Rights/World

The son of Norway’s crown princess has admitted to a series of criminal offences, including transporting large quantities of drugs, while firmly denying accusations that he raped four women, as his high-profile

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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Backs Microsoft in Human Rights Vote

December 1, 2025
Business

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is supporting Microsoft Corp. in a contentious shareholder vote concerning the company’s human rights practices, Bloomberg reported. Some investors had proposed requiring Microsoft to enhance its

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Norway Weighs Backing €100 Billion Ukraine War Loan with Its $1.7 Trillion Sovereign Fund

November 6, 2025
Russia/Ukraine/World

Norway is in talks to help unlock a proposed European war loan worth more than €100 billion for Ukraine by offering its sovereign wealth fund — the largest in the world —

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Crown Princess of Norway’s Son Charged with Multiple Rapes and Other Crimes

August 19, 2025
Diplomacy/Human Rights

Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been formally charged with raping four women and committing 28 additional offences, including property damage, issuing death threats, and secretly

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Norway Raises Concerns Over Arctic Islands Amid Trump’s Greenland Remarks

April 14, 2025
Diplomacy/News

Norwegian officials are voicing renewed concerns over the security and sovereignty of the nation’s Arctic territories following a fresh wave of geopolitical tensions sparked by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest

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Norway’s Oil Fund Expands Its Presence in London with Covent Garden Stake

March 21, 2025
Diplomacy/News

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, has secured a £570 million deal to acquire a 25% stake in London’s iconic Covent Garden estate, signaling a continued strong bet on the

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Norwegian Fuel Supplier Haltbakk Bunkers Refuses to Serve US Military

March 3, 2025
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Norwegian fuel giant Haltbakk Bunkers has reportedly refused to supply fuel to U.S. military ships and personnel stationed in Norway following the recent meeting between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President

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Norway’s Coalition Government Collapses Amid EU Energy Policy Dispute

January 31, 2025
Business

A deepening dispute over EU energy policies has led to the collapse of Norway’s coalition government, just as tensions rise in Europe and the US regarding energy and territorial concerns. Prime Minister

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