South Korean plane crash kills 179; fliers narrowly escape aviation disasters in Canada, Norway
Dec 30, 2024, at 12:36 am
Three major aviation mishaps occurred in different locations across the globe within a span of few hours with the deadliest taking place in South Korea where Jeju Air's Boeing 737-800 aircraft belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway to erupt in flames when it slammed a wall at Muan International Airport, leaving at least 179 people dead on Sunday.
Norway: Dutch plane skids off runway after making emergency landing
Dec 29, 2024, at 08:31 pm
An Amsterdam-bound flight skidded off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in southern Norway after it experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff.
Norway's safety regulator launches inquiry into Tesla's suspension failures
Dec 22, 2023, at 03:51 am
Stockholm: Norway's traffic safety regulator is conducting an inquiry into suspension failures in Tesla's electric cars, a development that may lead to a recall, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) told Reuters.
US, UK and Norway criticise Sudan's violence, demand ceasefire
Nov 18, 2023, at 06:19 am
Washington: The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway condemned the growing violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, calling for a ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access, according to a joint statement on Friday.
Terrorism: Norway puts Pakistan under its 'scanner'
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:35 pm
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has listed Pakistan, a nation currently experiencing a financial crisis, as one of the countries that pose a significant threat to Norway, media reports said.
Norway warns officials against using TikTok, Telegram
Mar 22, 2023, at 01:57 pm
Oslo: The Norwegian Justice Ministry said that government officials should not install TikTok or Telegram applications on their work devices due to security concerns.
Norway Attack: Man charged with terrorism
Jun 25, 2022, at 10:57 pm
Oslo: A 42-year-old Norwegian citizen of Iranian origin was on Saturday arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts, over the shooting in the Norway capital.
Norway: Suspected nightclub shooter detained in Oslo
Jun 25, 2022, at 02:21 pm
Oslo/UNI/Sputnik: A suspected attacker has been detained after a deadly shooting in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, police said.
Xinjiang forced labour fears: China slams Norway state fund
Mar 12, 2022, at 02:22 am
Beijing: China has slammed a decision taken by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to sell off its stake in a Chinese company due to rights concerns, warning the move may cause “unnecessary losses” for Oslo.
Norway refuses to recognize Taliban Govt
Feb 20, 2022, at 05:28 am
Oslo/Sputnik: Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said Saturday that Oslo is not considering recognizing the Taliban government (under UN sanctions for terrorism) in Afghanistan.
Russia begins navy drill in Barents Sea
Feb 16, 2022, at 02:45 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Russia's Northern Fleet on Tuesday announced that it began military exercises in the Barents Sea with the participation of about 20 ships, including the Pyotr Veliky (Peter the Great) missile cruiser and the Admiral Gorshkov frigate.
Norway: Afghans demonstrate against Taliban delegation's visit to Oslo
Jan 26, 2022, at 12:02 am
Oslo, Norway: Norway-based Afghans protested outside the Norwegian foreign ministry office on Sunday against a Taliban delegation, which is visiting the capital Oslo to hold a meeting with the Western diplomats.
Sep 09, 2021, at 11:15 pm
Kabul/UNI: Bearded, gun-toting members of the Taliban militia have taken over the Norwegian embassy in Kabul and smashed wine bottles and destroyed children’s books, the Norwegian Ambassador Sigvald Hauge has said.
Nations pillory China for unleashing seamless cyber attacks
Jul 22, 2021, at 01:13 am
Despised for its continued policy of aggrandizement and its role over the spread of coronavirus worldwide, China is now facing the wrath of several nations for hacking activities and cyberattacks by its nationals.
Taiwanese in Norway now plans to take nationality case to human rights court
Dec 06, 2020, at 12:25 am
Taipei: Several overseas Taiwanese in Norway are taking a case of national identity to the European Court of Human Rights in 2021, media reports said.
Norway: Clashes break out at far right rally
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:35 am
Oslo/UNI: Tension gripped the Norwegian capital after a clash broke out between two groups at an anti-community rally on late Saturday forcing authorities to step in and end the event early, local media reports said on Sunday.
Canada loses its four-year bid to secure a seat on UN Security Council
Jun 18, 2020, at 08:45 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's Liberal Government has lost a four-year bid for one of two available temporary UN Security Council seats by getting the third position, behind Norway and Ireland, media reports said.
Norway charges 2019 mosque shooter with terrorism, murder
Feb 18, 2020, at 10:43 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Norwegian prosecutors on Monday pressed terrorism and murder charges against Philip Manshaus, who attacked a mosque and killed his step-sister last August.
Oslo mosque shooting investigated as terror attack attempt: police
Aug 11, 2019, at 06:20 pm
Oslo, Aug 11 (Xinhua/UNI) The police were investigating the mosque shooting near Oslo on Saturday as an attempted terrorist attack, it was announced at a press conference on Sunday.
Moscow court sentences Norway's Berg to 14 Years in jail for espionage
Apr 16, 2019, at 06:01 pm
Moscow, Apr 16 (Sputnik) A Moscow court has found Norwegian national Frode Berg guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 14 years in a high-security jail, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday from the courtroom.
UN chief appoints Norwegian diplomat as his new envoy for Syria
Nov 01, 2018, at 12:21 pm
New York, Nov 1 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed veteran Norwegian diplomat Geir O. Pedersen as his next Special Envoy for Syria.
Canada: Scientists discover world's oldest sketch in South Africa cave
Sep 13, 2018, at 04:57 pm
South Africa, Sept 13 (IBNS): Scientists have discovered a 73,000-year-old sketch in a South African cave, media reports said.
Canadian Tire signs deal to buy Norway's Helly Hansen
May 10, 2018, at 11:48 pm
Ottawa, May 10 (IBNS): Canadian Tire has signed a deal to buy Norway-based Helly Hansen, which is a maker of sportswear and workwear, for $985 million, media reports said.
More than 300 reindeer killed in lightning in Norway
Aug 30, 2016, at 06:35 pm
Oslo, Aug 30 (IBNS) : More than 300 wild reindeer were recently killed by lightning at a Norwegian national park, National Geographic said quoting officials.
Norway: Helicopter crashes with 13 onboard
Apr 29, 2016, at 10:30 pm
Turøy, Apr 29 (IBNS): A helicopter, which was carrying 13 people, crashed off the western coast of Norway on Friday, media reports said.
Ancient crops to be deposited in Norway's Arctic seed vault for future generations - UN
Aug 28, 2015, at 06:35 pm
New York, Aug 28 (IBNS): As a significant step towards preserving the world's most important ancient crops for future generations, the head of the United Nations agriculture agency, together with scientists and delegations from Peru, Costa Rica and Norway, Thursday witnessed a ceremony during which potato seeds were deposited to the "safety box" in Arctic seed vault.