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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Topic: NORWAY

‘No longer feel obligation’ towards peace, Trump tells Norway PM as he links Greenland row to Nobel snub

The Nobel Peace Prize isn’t decided by the Norwegian government but is awarded by an independent committee. “I have several times clearly explained to Trump what is well known…” the Norway PM said.

UNDP, Govts of Finland and Norway organise high-level dialogue at Columbia Uni

The event scheduled between 29 and 31 Jan brings together experts to discuss innovative solutions for SDGs.

Norway Ireland, Spain announce recognition of Palestinian state, Israel recalls its ambassadors

They hoped other Western countries would follow suit. Spain and allies have spent months lobbying European nations, including France, Portugal, Belgium & Slovenia, to garner support.

Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognise Palestinian state

European Union members Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition.

US, Norway deepen critical minerals cooperation

The Joint Statement from the US and Norway commits the two countries to deepen their partnership in the areas of sustainable, high-standard, market-oriented critical minerals mining and processing activities.

‘Violates human rights’: Mass killer Anders Breivik sues Norway in bid to end prison isolation

In 2011, Breivik killed 8 people with a car bomb in Oslo then gunned down 69 others, most of them teenagers, at a Labour Party youth camp in Norway’s worst peacetime atrocity.

World’s largest aircraft carrier sails into Oslo amid tension between NATO, Russia

Norwegian military said the ship and its crew will be conducting training exercises with Norwegian armed forces along country’s coast in the coming days.

SubscriberWrites: Norway’s success story can be blueprint for India’s sustainable growth

By investing in education and healthcare, India can improve the quality of life for its citizens and promote social equality, writes Achint Satsangi.

‘Violating human rights’: Greta Thunberg, others block Norway energy ministry over wind farms

The protesters are raising their voices against wind turbines built on land traditionally used by indigenous Sami reindeer herders.

Green hydrogen & shipping focus of delegation visiting India next week, says Norwegian ambassador

Norway has already made investments worth $200 million in India, says ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund, foresees ‘concrete cooperation’ on green hydrogen & other renewable energy areas.

On Camera

Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

The questions are not going to go away. But future generations will know who refused to ask the tough questions and who didn’t.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.