Kallas says EU plans to challenge Russia, China over Northern Sea Route
The European Union intends to counter Russia and China in the Arctic and seek unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in an…
US officials plan to travel to Norway for Ukraine talks, sources say
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Norway this week for the next round of negotiations on ending the…
Sudan anti-war coalition meets African, international envoys on peace roadmap
Sudan’s anti-war civilian coalition held talks on Monday with the African Union high-level mechanism, joined by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and international envoys, to discuss efforts to end the…
Norway increases support for deported Ukrainian children
Norway is increasing its support for humanitarian efforts to help deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),…
EU members approve five big pan-European defence projects
EU members on Monday approved plans for five pan-European defence projects spanning space, sea, air, and drone defence measures, which will now be eligible for EU funding. – The European…
Norway and UK Discuss Defence, Energy and NATO Cooperation
Good to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Liverpool today. The UK is one of Norway’s closest allies. We discussed how to deepen our cooperation on defence and energy, strengthen…
Norway gives additional $13 million in aid to Palestinians
Norway’s government said on Thursday it will give an additional 125 million Norwegian crowns ($13.17 million) in aid to the occupied Palestinian territories through the United Nations and the World…
Guterres Backs International Call for Stronger Control of Frontier AI Models
I welcome the leadership of the President of Finland & the Prime Minister of Norway in launching the Call for Control of Frontier AI Models, which calls for UN member…
US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid concerns regarding the security of the US homeland, a senior US Arctic military official said. –…
Norway deepens Ukraine support as first non-EU donor to key fund
Norway has pledged an additional €90 million to the European Union’s Ukraine Facility, becoming its first non-EU donor. – The funding would support Ukraine’s financial stability and reform efforts, including…