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Norway commits $700 million air defence boost for Ukraine
Daily Times
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August 24, 2025
Published on: August 24, 2025 4:33 PM Norway has pledged a $700 million air defence package to Ukraine in a major step to strengthen its protection against Russian missile and drone strikes targeting cities and civilians. Norwegian Prime Minister...
Norway pledges nearly $700m in air defence system to Ukraine
Brussels Morning
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August 24, 2025
Oslo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Norwegian government announced on Sunday that it will provide around 7 billion Norwegian crowns (roughly $696.12 million) to air defence systems to Kyiv, Reuters reported. In a statement, Norwegian Prime...
Norway to provide Ukraine with air defence systems worth nearly €600 million
The Irish Times
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Norway’s government said on Sunday that it will contribute approximately 7 billion Norwegian crowns (€594 million) of air defence systems to Ukraine. “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence systems,”...
Norway to provide Ukraine with ‘powerful’ air defence systems worth about $892m
The Straits Times
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August 24, 2025
OSLO – Norway’s government said on Aug 24 it would contribute approximately 7 billion Norwegian crowns (S$892 million) of air defence systems to Ukraine. “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence...
Thought our royals had it bad? Spare a thought for the King of Norway, whose grandson is facing vile sex claims that threaten to bring down their entire monarchy
Daily Mail
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August 25, 2025
To the world at large, King Harald of Norway is the perfect 21st century monarch. A figure of quiet dignity and modesty, loved by his people as an ordinary family man whose lifelong pastime is sailing. He is especially admired for his devotion to...
Ukraine has struck a nuclear power plant in Kursk region of Russia, Moscow says
The Economic Times
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August 24, 2025
Russia accused Ukraine Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy...
Norway’s Olympic champions accept bans for tampering with suits
The Guardian
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August 23, 2025
Norway’s Olympic gold medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang have accepted three-month suspensions for their role in the tampering of ski suits during a competition in March, the International Ski Federation (FIS) said on Saturday....
Norwegian ski jumpers banned over 'cheat' suits
BBC
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August 23, 2025
Two Norwegian ski jumpers have accepted three-month suspensions for their part in the tampering of ski suits during a competition, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has said. Olympic medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were...
Russian Soldier Who Fought Against Ukraine Flees to Norway
Militarnyi
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August 24, 2025
A Russian soldier illegally crossed into Norway near the border at Grense Jakobselv and applied for asylum in Norway. The Norwegian publication Dagbladet reported on this. The Russian serviceman crossed the border from Russia into Grense Jakobselv...
American journalist survives with broken pelvis, thigh bone, and torn arms in Norway mountains
BGNES
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August 24, 2025
During his vacation in Norway, American journalist Alec Lunn decided at the end of July to extend his stay to explore Folgefonna National Park in the southwestern part of the country and get closer to an impressive glacier. A veteran mountaineer,...
How Israel investments could impact elections in Norway
New York Post
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August 23, 2025
OSLO/ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Investments in Israel have taken center stage in Norway’s election campaign, sparking an unusually public debate over how the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund operates. The row could help sway which...
Japan, Norway Confirm Defense Cooperation
The Japan News
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August 24, 2025
Jiji Press Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Norwegian State Defense Secretary Andreas Flam shake hands in Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Kaga anchored in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Saturday. Jiji Press 12:32 JST, August 24, 2025...
Four new films to see this week: Sorry, Baby, The Life of Chuck, Eddington and Oslo Stories: Sex
The Irish Times
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Sorry, Baby ★★★★★ Directed by Eva Victor. Starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Hetienne Park, ER Fightmaster. 15A cert, gen release, 104 min Victor, best known for her online videos,...
Suzuki pledges Rs 70,000 cr investment in India over next 5-6 years
The Economic Times
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August 26, 2025
Suzuki will invest Rs 70,000 cr in India over the next five to six years, Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Global Suzuki said during the inaugural ceremony of e-Vitara on Tuesday. The investment is aimed at increasing production, launching new...
Norway's giant fund in election crosshairs over Israel investments
The Straits Times
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August 22, 2025
OSLO/ARENDAL, Norway - Investments in Israel have taken centre stage in Norway's election campaign, sparking an unusually public debate over how the world's largest sovereign wealth fund operates. The row could help sway which political party...
Anti-Trump Bets in Norway
OpEdNews
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August 23, 2025
As Norway approaches its elections, Donald Trump's image has become a prime target for attacks from leading political parties. This stance, framed as a display of independence, looks more like an admission of political weakness. The political...
Telenor Finnish subsidiary wins €15 Million Nordic defence deal
iTWire
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August 26, 2025
A Finnish subsidiary of Norwegian telco Telenor has won a significant field communications solutions agreement from Nordic defence forces. The deal sees Telenor’s Finnish subsidiary KNL receiving orders worth €15 million under a ten-year framework...
Norwegian energy giant pulls out of $10 billion offshore wind project
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 22, 2025
The future of the offshore wind industry in New South Wales has been dealt a blow after a European energy giant confirmed it was pulling out of the most advanced project in the state. The federal government had offered a feasibility licence to a...
Thailand urges Norway to review support for Cambodia’s mine clearance
ScandAsia
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August 23, 2025
Thailand has called on Norway to reassess its support for Cambodia’s landmine clearance programs, raising concerns over newly planted mines along the Thai-Cambodian border. The appeal was delivered by Thailand’s Ambassador to Norway, H.E....
Russian soldier flees to Norway and claims asylum
Ukrainska Pravda
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A border area in Norway. Photo: Steinar Myhr A Russian serviceman has claimed asylum after being detained in the border region of Finnmark in Norway for illegally crossing the border. Source: Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet, citing Trond Biti, the...