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World briefs: Norwegians vote in tight parliamentary race
BusinessLIVE
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London — The new CEO of carmaker Stellantis has urged the EU to show flexibility on the transition to electric vehicles to protect the auto industry. “A strategic dialogue is very important, but now it’s vital to act with urgency. There is no time...
Zionist Entity Faces Tsunami of International Condemnation
Al-Thawra
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September 7, 2025
Hebrew media outlets described the current international scene as “one of the darkest chapters of the 21st century,” referring to what they considered a rising political tsunami against Israel, rendering it a “pariah state” on the global stage....
International Law and Recognition of State: US Foreign Policy Intrigues and Implications
This Day
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September 7, 2025
Bola A. Akinterinwa Recognition in international law is an important subject area for various reasons. First, it is an attribute of national sovereignty. Every sovereign state has the right to recognise or not to recognise the existence of another...
Russian Presidential Aide Not Ruling Out That Attack on Nord Stream Carried Out by NATO
Sputnik News
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September 7, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250907/russian-presidential-aide-not-ruling-out-that-attack-on-nord-stream-carried-out-by-nato-1122744600.html Russian Presidential Aide Not Ruling Out That Attack on Nord Stream Carried Out by NATO Russian Presidential...
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited launches its third export order for Wilson ASA, Norway
The Hindu
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September 7, 2025
Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (Udupi-CSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, has launched (means let into water) its third vessel in the series of six numbers of 3800 TDW general...
Norway’s navy gets a big boost with U.K. ship deal
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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LONDON — Norway’s navy is getting an upgrade. This past week, the Norwegian government signed a $13.5 billion deal with Britain to purchase a new fleet of high-tech warships, a move that will have long-reaching consequences for NATO, the North...
Elon Musk's 'three-word' reply to migrants in Germany who said: When we become the majority, German laws will be replaced by Sharia law
The Times of India
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September 7, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again started an online debate by issuing a blunt three-word reposed to a viral video featuring migrants in Germany. The viral chip shows some individuals claiming that once they become the majority, ““German laws will...
Talk in Stroud to explore dying art of Eider duck farming in Norway
Stroud News and Journal
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September 7, 2025
James Rebanks, renowned for his sustainable farming practices and vocal opposition to government policies, will be at the Sub Rooms on Thursday, September 18. The talk is a Yellow-Lighted Bookshop event. The farmer will discuss his latest book,...
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Why Haaland wears 'Braut Haaland' on his Norway shirt
Goal
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When Manchester City star Erling Haaland, whose name on Instagram reads Erling Braut Haaland, steps onto the field for Norway, one detail always catches the eye – his shirt reads his full surname "Braut Haaland" rather than simply "Haaland." For...
Populist Gains Could Pave Way for Norway’s Next Conservative Government
The European Conservative
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September 6, 2025
As Norwegians head to the voting booth on Monday, defense, the economy, and immigration are high on voters’ minds. Energy policy is also central, with tensions over Norway’s oil-dependent economy versus the push for renewable energy transitions...
Norwegian People’s Aid finds nearly 500 unexploded bombs in Laos coffee plantation
ScandAsia
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September 6, 2025
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has uncovered almost 500 unexploded ordnances (UXO) in a coffee plantation in Pakxong district, Champasak province, southern Laos, according to a report published on Thursday 5 September 2025 in Manager Online. The...
The Admonishment of China by Governments in Glass Houses
Dissident Voice
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September 7, 2025
As I was reading Gareth Evans’s recent piece on what a ‘mature’ relationship with China should comprise, I was reminded of the photograph set out below, which was taken in December 1989. It depicts the then foreign ministers, Gareth Evans of...
‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election
The Guardian
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September 7, 2025
It is the issue that has set the Norwegian general election alight: whether to keep, cut or abolish the national wealth tax. As the country prepares to go to the polls on Monday, Norway is in the grip of a ferocious national argument that is...
Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?
The Eurasian Times
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September 7, 2025
After showcasing its military and technological might at the Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in the Second World War, Beijing is hopeful of capturing a bigger share in the...
Norway’s left-wing parties battle Europe’s latest populist surge in upcoming election
The Gazette - Colorado
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Norwegians are heading toward a narrow election as another right-wing populist party aims to topple their nation's left-wing establishment, continuing a trend seen throughout Europe. Polls show a close race between two coalitions. On one side is a...
Tight vote in Norway to decide whether to stick with Labour or turn right
BBC
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Alex MaxiaBBC News, in Norway ShareSave Conservative Erna Solberg is challenged by Labour's Jonas Gahr Støre during a TV debate in the run-up to the election Norwegians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday in a tight race to decide whether to...
Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight and Ukraine
Government Offices of Sweden
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Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic leaders (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden) and Ukraine, 3 September 2025. We – the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight – reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s...
Yes Minister! Unbreakable links between integrity and development crucial
Borneo Post
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September 6, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari (second right) at the Sarawak Integrity Day 2025 celebration last month. OF the wise leader who rises above the familiar territory to navigate the arduous yet vital pathways beyond...
As Norway goes to the polls, could Farage of the Fjords topple centrist PM?
The Times
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Although long derided for his aloof manner and wooden communication style, Jonas Gahr Store has portrayed himself as a steady pair of hands, promising safety, stability and economic responsibility for energy-rich Norway.The Labour prime minister...
Eze starts, injury return, Saka and Saliba roles - Arsenal dream XI after international break
Football London
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September 6, 2025
Mikel Arteta looks set to face regular Arsenal dilemmas courtesy of the club's sporting director Andrea Berta. The Gunners headed into the September international break following a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool after picking up maximum points and not...