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Powerful Storm Brings Destruction Across Norway With Near-Hurricane Winds

Strong winds approaching hurricane force swept across large parts of Norway on Saturday, causing widespread damage and major disruptions. Northern regions such as...

Norway Moves Closer to EU as Government Accelerates Adoption of European Laws

Norway has taken a significant step toward closer integration with the European Union by accelerating the adoption of EU legislation under the European Economic...

Equinor Chief Warns Against Using Oil Policy as Bargaining Chip in Budget Talks

Equinor chief executive Anders Opedal has voiced concern that Norway’s oil and gas policy is being negotiated behind closed doors as part of ongoing...

Norway’s High Tariffs Blamed for Soaring Food Prices and Surge in Cross-Border Shopping

Norwegians continue to face some of the highest food prices globally, with costs rising sharply over the past year. While politicians often point to...

Denmark, Norway Probe Security Risks in Chinese Electric Buses Amid Remote Access Fears

Danish authorities have launched an urgent investigation into potential security vulnerabilities in hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses after it was discovered that the vehicles’...

Telenor Reports $50 Million Earnings Impact from Malaysia’s Rising 5G Costs

Norwegian telecom giant Telenor reported third-quarter earnings slightly below expectations, citing a negative adjustment of 500 million Norwegian crowns ($49.8 million) due to escalating...

Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Norway’s Oil Fund Ethical Guidelines

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg has called for a review of the ethical guidelines governing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, known as the Oil Fund....

Stoltenberg Defends State Budget Amid Criticism from Allies and Opposition

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg defended his first state budget proposal in nearly 30 years, describing it as a “responsible budget” designed to secure...

Norway Pledges $1.2 Million to Support Cambodia’s Mine Clearance Efforts

Norway has committed $1.2 million to Cambodia’s mine action program for the 2025–2027 period, reinforcing its long-standing partnership in the country’s humanitarian and development...

WORLD

Direct Hits Confirmed: Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Drilling Rigs in Nighttime Assault

A significant nighttime assault has resulted in direct hits...

Security Council Emergency Meeting Demands Mount Globally

Calls for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting...

Started in Tehran: Local Protests Spread Into National Crisis

American military installations across the Middle East have been...

Florida Reporters Hear Trump’s Frustration Over Alleged Putin Residence Attack

Reporters in Florida heard President Donald Trump express clear...

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BUSINESS

BP Clears Path for Meg O’Neill with Strategic $5bn Writedown

BP is strategically clearing the path for incoming CEO...

Record Debt Fuels Trump’s 10% Rate Cap Decision

The driving force behind Donald Trump’s new 10% credit...

Energy Giants Noncommittal on Trump’s Venezuela Reconstruction Vision

American oil giants are responding with notable caution to...

POLITICS

Trump-Led Peace Initiative Sees Intensive Multi-Day Discussions Across Continents

A concerted international effort to end the Ukraine conflict...

International Observers Monitor Brazilian Accountability Debate

The international community has been closely monitoring Brazil's handling...

Political Representative from Targeted Community Faces Personal Attacks

A member of Congress who shares ethnic heritage with...

SPORTS

Mitoma’s Stunner Denies Manchester City Victory in Thrilling Encounter

A captivating encounter at the Etihad Stadium saw Manchester...

Invincible Crawford Walks Away With Perfect 42-0 Career

Boxing bids farewell to one of its most invincible...

Hungarian’s Industrious Display Contrasts Sharply with Salah’s Recent Performances

Dominik Szoboszlai's industrious performance on Liverpool's right wing provided...

LATEST NEWS

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nvidia AI Chips: Future Implications

Looking ahead, the news that Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips has significant future implications. The order targets advanced semiconductors like the Nvidia H200 and...

“We Are Counting on Him”: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Gifts Nobel to Trump

"We are counting on President Trump," declared Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the U.S. President. The handover occurred during a...

BP Clears Path for Meg O’Neill with Strategic $5bn Writedown

BP is strategically clearing the path for incoming CEO Meg O’Neill, announcing a $5 billion writedown on green energy assets just months before she takes the helm. This "kitchen...

Jan 21: The Day Visas Stopped for 75 Countries

January 21 will mark the day visas stopped for 75 countries, as the Trump administration's new suspension takes effect. The indefinite freeze on immigrant visa processing targets nations whose...

Apple Taps Google Gemini for Siri, Driving Alphabet to $4 Trillion

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reached a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, surpassing Apple to become the...

TECHNOLOGY

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nvidia AI Chips: Future Implications

Looking ahead, the news that Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips has significant future implications. The order targets advanced semiconductors...

Apple Taps Google Gemini for Siri, Driving Alphabet to $4 Trillion

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reached a $4 trillion valuation on Monday,...

Elon Musk and UK Government Clash Over Free Speech as X Faces Ban for Grok AI Images

Elon Musk is in a standoff with the UK government over the future of X, with ministers threatening to ban the platform. The dispute...

$4 Billion DigitalBridge Merger Strengthens SoftBank’s AI Infrastructure Network

A $4 billion merger bringing DigitalBridge Group under SoftBank Group's control is strengthening the Japanese conglomerate's artificial intelligence infrastructure network, both companies confirmed. The...

ChatGPT Voice Functionality Ending for Mac Desktop Users

A major change is coming to ChatGPT on Mac computers. The voice conversation feature in the macOS desktop application will be discontinued beginning January...