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David Herrera steps down as NCL president after two years
Travel Weekly
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August 20, 2025
David Herrera, who has led Norwegian Cruise Line as president since taking over from Harry Sommer two years ago, is stepping down, effective immediately. Sommer, who holds the role of president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will resume...
Tariff battles advance imperialist drive toward new wars
The Militant
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August 22, 2025
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on some 90 countries went into effect Aug. 7. The U.S. rulers’ aim is to strengthen their competitive edge against their rivals and expand U.S. industrial capacity as they prepare for the inevitable wars to come....
Norway royals to press on with duties as crown prince’s stepson faces rape trial
Malay Mail
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August 20, 2025
OSLO, Aug 20 — Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon said on Tuesday the royal family would continue to carry out official duties while his stepson stands trial next year accused of rape, adding that this is a challenging time for everyone involved. Marius...
Norway fund divests from more Israeli companies in West Bank, Gaza
Daily Finland
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Norway's 2 trillion U.S. dollars oil fund said Monday that it will exclude six more Israeli companies from its investment portfolio after an ethics review found their operations in the West Bank and Gaza, reported Xinhua. The world's largest...
Norway blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage
GCN
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August 19, 2025
Norway has officially attributed a sophisticated cyberattack on critical infrastructure to Russian hackers, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing digital warfare between Moscow and Western nations. The unprecedented breach of the...
Netanyahu Criticises Australian PM Over Palestine Support, Calls Him ‘Weak Politician’
News18
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August 20, 2025
Last Updated:August 21, 2025, 01:01 IST Netanyahu's outburst came just days after Australia confirmed on August 11 that it would support Palestine’s statehood bid. Australia’s support for Palestinian statehood marks another blow to Israel’s...
Dealing with the hafta king
Financial Express
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By Jamal Mecklai It pains me to admit it but Donald Trump is certainly the most consequential president the US has ever had. Of course, the consequences range from utterly appalling for children in Africa who have suffered (and died) as a result...
Norway pledges more direct funding to support Indigenous peoples in Brazil
Mongabay
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August 19, 2025
A program managed by the Norwegian Embassy in Brazil has recently changed its funding strategy to provide more direct finance to Indigenous-led funds, rather than through NGOs and multilateral agencies. By 2026, the program plans to invest 90% of...
EU, UK, Australia condemn Israel's settlement plan
BDNews24
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Foreign ministers from European countries, Australia and Britain on Friday jointly condemned Israel's plans to construct a settlement east of Jerusalem. The approval of the "E1" project would bisect the West Bank and cut it off from East...
In their search for a missing Norwegian hiker, First Nations have shown the meaning of community
The Globe and Mail
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August 20, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:York Factory in Northern Manitoba. Norwegian hiker Steffen Skjottelvik, 29, went missing on Aug. 14 somewhere between Fort Severn First Nation in Ontario and York Factory.Melissa Tait/The Globe and Mail There’s a lesson...
Norway to donate money from World Cup qualifier with Israel ‘to save lives in Gaza’
Irish Independent
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Lise Klaveness, the governing body’s president, announced the donation in a statement criticising “humanitarian suffering” and “disproportionate attacks”. Klaveness, a lawyer and former footballer, had been a prominent critic of human rights...
Norway’s Crown Prince speaks for first time since his stepson was charged with rape
Royal Central
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August 19, 2025
The heir to the throne of Norway has spoken publicly for the first time since his stepson was charged with rape and said the matter is only for the courts. Crown Prince Haakon made his comments just 24 hours after his stepson, Marius Borg Hoiby,...
Stargate Norway faces up to rising power price concerns
fDi Intelligence
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OpenAI’s plan for a 230 megawatt data centre in northern Norway has raised concerns among local stakeholders about its potential impact on the region’s low electricity prices, other energy-intensive industries and its relatively few long-term...
From Norway To Nigeria, Beijing To Bogotá: Mapping The World’s EV Inflection Points
CleanTechnica
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August 20, 2025
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The story of electric vehicle adoption is not a straight line, but a set of curves shaped by markets, policies, and feedback loops. Diffusion of innovations theory reminds...
Scandic Go to launch first Norway hotel
Hotel Management Network
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August 20, 2025
Scandic Hotels is set to expand its economy segment offering with the launch of its first Scandic Go hotel in Norway. Scandic Go is a component of the company’s strategic long-term growth plan. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business...
Search continues for missing Norwegian man
NWOnewswatch
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The 29-year-old explorer was expected to arrive in York Factory, Man., on Aug. 15. THUNDER BAY — A community-based group from a northern Ontario First Nation has raised thousands of dollars to aid their mission in rescuing 29-year-old Steffen...
6 Fascinating Facts About Norway: Know Before You Go
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 20, 2025
Oslo's gleaming cityscape holds fascinating secrets about what makes Norwegians some of the world's happiest people. Photo from Canva On arrival at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport, I knew something was different as we exited the terminal with our...
Rep. Marlin Stutzman nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
WPTA - Indiana
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August 20, 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Congressman Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, shared on social media Wednesday that he has nominated President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Rep. Stutzman, who represents Indiana’s third district, shared on Facebook and...
Horse racing: Ombudsman gives Gosden another International, Derby hero Lambourn loses
RTL Today
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August 20, 2025
Ombudsman gave trainer John Gosden his fourth victory in the last eight International Stakes, the feature race on the opening day of the Ebor meeting, on Wednesday but there was a surprise defeat for Epsom Derby winner Lambourn. Gosden, who shares...
Norway wealth fund excludes six Israeli firms tied to illegal settlements, Gaza genocide
Alexa.ng
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Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza load their belongings onto a car before heading south as the Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to the southern part of the territory, in Gaza City, on August 18, 2025. (Photo by Reuters)...