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UAE, Belarus, Bahrain join Trump's Board of Peace alongside US rivals China, Russia

Norway was invited to serve on the board as well, but refused the offer. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry did not provide an immediate explanation.

 US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025.
A 3D‑printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, EU and Greenland flags, and the word "Tariffs" appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Oslo Airport; illustrative.

Oslo airport briefly closes one runway due to drone detection

An US-Israeli teen who was arrested in Israel on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centers in the United States, Australia and New Zealand is seen at a remand hearing at Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel on March 23, 2017

Norway to extradite ‘Ashkelon hacker’ Michael Kadar to US despite severe mental health concerns


Norway arms its police force amid increased threat from Iran conflict

In a press release, Police Director Håkon Skulstad stated: "This is a preventive measure to strengthen security in a situation with increased risk of attacks against certain targets in Norway."

 Norway's Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl officially opens the Oslo Police District's new local police section at Enhet centrum in Grunerlokka, Oslo, Norway January 27, 2025.

Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership

Church of Norway membership has decreased from 85 percent to 62 percent between 1994 and 2024.

 Muslim religious communities in Norway experience largest growth amid declining Church of Norway membership. Illustration.

Poland detains 19-year old man suspected of planning terrorist attack, interior ministry spokesman

The suspects are believed to have been inspired by mass-killers, including Anders Breivik.

Police officers look on outside a restaurant ahead of a football match,  May 28, 2025.

‘Criticism of Israel’s gov't should not be labeled antisemitic,’ Norwegian FM tells 'Post'

In terms of antisemitism, Eide was clear that “there is no tolerance for connecting a legitimate critique of a particular government’s choices with antisemitism.”

 Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met with The Jerusalem Post on May 27, 2025.

Norway wealth fund will not ban Israeli companies in what it claims is Palestine occupied territory

Only companies that can be linked to the violation of international law will be excluded from the Norwegian wealth fund's portfolio, parliament decided.

 View of entrance to Norway's central bank in Oslo, April 20, 2023.

Why Kosher cruises are a game-changer for observant Jewish travelers - opinion

These cruises are not necessarily easy on the wallet. But for the kosher traveler, it’s the difference between coming along for the ride and actually being a full part of it.

 THE NORWEGIAN CRUISE Line’s Epic in the eastern Mediterranean

Norway's largest trade union adopts BDS policy: A stain on a nation's values - opinion

To exclude an entire people from hotels, restaurants, or the marketplace based solely on their ethnic or religious background is a step back toward an ideological abyss.

 People celebrate with Palestinian flags as they attend a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Oslo, Norway January 19, 2025.

Six European countries warn against demographic changes in Gaza

In a rare coordinated statement, the foreign ministers of Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Slovenia said the proposed expansion would mark a dangerous escalation.

 Palestinians make their way as they flee their homes, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip March 25, 2025.

With a roller coaster and water park: Giant cruise ship launched – how does it not sink?

Norwegian Cruise Line launched its new 160,000-ton ship in Miami. First in the Prima Plus series, it features a 280-meter roller coaster, high-tech water park, and unique entertainment zones.

 Norwegian Aqua, a 322-meter-long luxury ship

Nepal Chabad house vandalized by Norwegian man in suspected antisemitic Passover attack

The suspect broke into the house in the morning of the seventh day of Passover, smashing windows and damaging furniture.

PRAYING OUTSIDE the Beit Chabad house in Kathmandu, Nepal.