Norway
Haaland hits five as Norway crush Moldova 11-1 in record-breaking World Cup qualifier
Erling Haaland turned FIFA World Cup qualifier into his personal showcase on Tuesday night, scoring five times in Norway’s staggering 11-1 demolition of Moldova in Oslo.
Norway elections: Israel investments take center stage
Norway is set to elect its next parliament on September 8, 2025, in a closely contested race between the center-left bloc led by the Labour Party and the center-right bloc dominated by the populist Progress Party and Conservatives. The country’s sovereign wealth fund, valued at $2 trillion, has become a contentious issue due to its […]
UK secures £10 billion warship deal with Norway to enhance naval capabilities
The United Kingdom has finalized a landmark £10 billion agreement with Norway to provide at least five cutting-edge Type 26 frigates, reinforcing defense cooperation amid growing geopolitical concerns and escalating pressures on NATO allies to bolster military expenditures. The deal, which represents a substantial investment in national security, aims to bolster the Royal Navy’s capabilities […]
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divests from Caterpillar, Israeli banks over Gaza
In a significant move that underscores the growing global concern over human rights violations, Norway‘s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced its decision to divest from US construction equipment giant Caterpillar. This decision stems from the fund’s determination that Caterpillar’s products are being utilized in ways that contribute to serious human rights abuses in […]
Israel revokes visas of Australian diplomats
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to revoke visas for Australian diplomats, calling it an “unjustified reaction”. This move comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia would recognize the state of Palestine. Wong emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy, stating, “at a time when dialogue and diplomacy […]
Norway royal family member charged with serious offenses
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway‘s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been charged with 32 offenses, including four counts of rape, domestic abuse, and secretly filming women without their consent. The charges stem from incidents dating back to 2018, with the most recent alleged rape occurring in 2024. Høiby’s […]
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Divests from Israeli Companies
Norway‘s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced that it is terminating all contracts with asset managers handling its Israeli investments and has divested parts of its portfolio due to the ongoing Gaza war. The fund, which is an arm of Norway’s central bank and the world’s largest, held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as […]
EURO 2025: Girelli Double Sends Italy to Semis as Hegerberg Misses Penalty
Cristiana Girelli was Italy’s heroine once again as her last-minute header sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway, sending the Azzurre into the semi-finals of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025—their first appearance at this stage of a major women’s tournament since 1997. The 35-year-old striker, who also opened the scoring earlier in the second half, was […]
Norwegian Pension Fund Divests from Companies Selling to Israeli Military
Norway‘s largest pension fund, KLP, has announced that it will no longer do business with two companies that sell equipment to the Israeli military due to concerns that the equipment may be used in the war in Gaza. The companies in question are Oshkosh Corporation, a US-based firm specializing in trucks and military vehicles, and […]
Western Allies Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for “repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities” in the West Bank. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze in the UK. Both ministers lead far-right political parties that […]