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EU Criticizes U.S. Decision to Double Steel Tariffs, Citing Impact on Trade Negotiations

The European Union has expressed strong concern over the United States' recent announcement to increase tariffs on imported steel from 25 percent to 5...

Trump Announces Plan to Increase Steel Tariffs to 50 Percent

During a speech to steelworkers in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump stated his intention to raise tariffs on imported steel from 25 ...

Inflation Continues to Decline in the United States

Inflation rates in the United States have continued to decrease, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The annual increase in co...

Wall Street Rises Following Court Ruling on Tariffs

U.S. stock markets opened higher on Thursday, following a decision by the United States Court of International Trade that found the Trump administrati...

United States Plans to Revoke Student Visas for Some Chinese Nationals

The United States Secretary of State has announced that the country intends to begin revoking student visas held by several Chinese citizens, includin...

Trump Administration Temporarily Suspends New Student Visa Applications

The United States embassies and consulates have reportedly been instructed to halt the scheduling of new student visa appointments until further notic...

Reasons why us education system sucks so bad

Honestly, the U.S. education system is a complete joke compared to other countries. Kids spend years memorizing useless crap just to pass some dumb te...

Donald Trump Jr. Does Not Rule Out Future Presidential Run

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of current U.S. President Donald Trump, has indicated that he does not dismiss the possibility of running for preside...

Joe Biden Has Not Undergone Prostate Cancer Screening Since 2014

According to Reuters, former U.S. President Joe Biden has not received a prostate cancer screening since 2014, as confirmed by a spokesperson. Last we...

Ukraine Urges President Trump to Include Kyiv in Decisions Affecting the Country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Monday that, during a recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, he requested that the Uni...

Zelensky and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Meet for the First Time Since White House Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome on Sunday, according to repo...

Trump Will Not Travel to Turkey: "We Will See What Happens with Russia and Ukraine"

President Donald Trump is returning to the United States following his visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to report...

Two-Year-Old Reunited with Family in Venezuela Following Controversial Deportation Case

A two-year-old girl has been reunited with her family in Venezuela after being left alone in the United States when her parents were deported by U.S. ...

Trump Meets Syria's Interim President

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting with Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first encounter between leaders o...

Wall Street Markets Rise

U.S. stock markets experienced gains on Monday following an agreement between the United States and China to reduce tariffs on each other for a period...

Netanyahu: Hostage Released Following Military and Political Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Edan Alexander was released after military pressure from Israel and political influence from...

Trump Defends Qatar's Gift of Luxury Jet

President Donald Trump has publicly defended the decision to accept a luxury jumbo jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family. The aircraft, a Boeing ...

Israel: Negotiations to Continue Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that the United States has informed them of the impending release of Edan Alexander, an Israel...

Norwegian Foreign Minister to Attend Informal NATO Meeting in Turkey

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is set to participate in an informal NATO meeting for foreign ministers in Turkey next week. This was conf...

Trump Nominates Influencer as Health Director

President Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, a social media influencer, for the position of U.S. Health Director. Means, who holds a medical degr...

Germany's Chancellor Invites Trump to Berlin

Germany's newly appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Berlin during their first telephone...

Sweden Provides Support to Radio Free Europe Following U.S. Funding Cuts

Sweden has announced a financial contribution of 20 million Swedish kronor to the media organization Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This decision co...

Carney: Highly Constructive Discussions with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized his discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday as "highly constructive." Following thei...

Oman Claims to Have Brokered Ceasefire Agreement Between the U.S. and Houthis

Oman has announced that it has successfully mediated a ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Houthi movement in Yemen. This developmen...

Trump on Houthi Targets: "We Will Halt the Bombing"

The United States is reportedly set to cease its military operations in Yemen, as the Houthi movement has indicated a willingness to refrain from furt...

Trump Suggests Canada Should Become a U.S. State

On Tuesday, Mark Carney of Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the media in the Oval Office. When asked if he still believes Canada shoul...

Mattel Announces Potential Price Increases in the U.S. Due to Tariffs

Toy manufacturer Mattel, known for its popular products such as Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars, and Uno card games, has indicated that it may raise pri...

Three Dead and Seven Missing Following Capsizing Incident Off California Coast

Three individuals have lost their lives and seven others are unaccounted for, including two children, after a boat capsized near San Diego, California...

Australia Responds to Trump's Tariff Warning on Foreign Films

On Monday, the Australian government expressed its strong support for the film industry in light of a recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Tru...

Mexico Rejects Trump's Proposal to Send U.S. Troops

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, has declined a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the deployment of American soldiers to ...

USA and Israel Approach Agreement on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

The United States, Israel, and an international organization are reportedly nearing an agreement to resume humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Str...

Trump Shares AI-Generated Image of Himself as Pope

Following his lighthearted remarks about a desire to become pope, U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed in p...

Marco Rubio to Serve Dual Role as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor for Six Months

Marco Rubio is set to take on the responsibilities of both Secretary of State and National Security Advisor for a minimum of six months, according to ...

Positive Week for Wall Street

U.S. stock markets closed on a high note on Friday, marking a successful week for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is heavily weight...

Trump to Host Military Parade

On June 14, President Donald Trump is set to organize a military parade to honor veterans and active service members, coinciding with the 250th annive...

Rubio: China Open to Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Chinese officials are willing to engage in discussions. On Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce...

New Version of Mineral Agreement Under Discussion

On Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is prepared to sign a revised version of the mineral agreement wi...

Trump on the Economy: "This Will Take Time"

On Wednesday, it was reported that the U.S. economy has contracted for the first time in three years, with the gross domestic product (GDP) declining ...

South Korea's Minister of Industry Visits Washington for Tariff Discussions

South Korea's Minister of Industry, Akh Duk Geun, is set to travel to Washington on Wednesday to engage in discussions regarding tariffs with U.S. off...

Rubio Calls for Concrete Proposals from Russia and Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that it is now the responsibility of Russia and Ukraine to present "concrete proposals" regarding their...

Houthi Claims: At Least 30 Killed in U.S. Strike on Migrant Detention Center in Yemen

The Houthi movement has reported that a U.S. airstrike has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals at a facility for migrants in Yemen. The ...

Zelensky Accuses Russia of Deception

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that while Russia claims to be open to accepting American proposals for a peace agreement, there are...

Three American Children Deported from the U.S.

Three children, aged two, four, and seven, who are U.S. citizens, have been deported from the United States alongside their undocumented mothers. This...

Zelensky and Trump to Meet in Rome

The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks their first in-perso...

U.S. State Department Closes Climate Office

The Biden administration has dismissed officials responsible for the United States' global climate policy and assistance, leading to the closure of a ...

Trump States Russia and Ukraine Are Close to an Agreement

In a recent update on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump reported positive developments in discussions between Russia and Ukraine, indicating t...

Kongo and Rwanda Agree to Draft Peace Agreement by May 2

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have committed to finalizing a draft peace agreement by May 2, emphasizing their mutual respect for each o...

Trump to Expand Deep-Sea Mining Operations

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that paves the way for increased deep-sea mining activities, which raises concerns regarding comp...

Hafslund Refuses to Comply with Trump's Directive on Diversity Initiatives

The U.S. Embassy in Norway has requested that companies providing goods and services to them sign a document affirming their cessation of diversity an...

Federal Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

The federal prosecution in the United States has officially notified the court of its intention to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is...

Støre: Trump Needs to Be More Clear in His Approach to Russia

Following a press conference at the White House on Thursday, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg addressed...

Twelve States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariff Policy

Twelve states in the United States have initiated legal action against the Trump administration in a trade court, seeking to halt the president's tari...

Stoltenberg to Discuss Various Issues with President Trump

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg met with Kevin Hassett, the economic advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington on Wednesday. T...

Zelensky: Hope for Lasting Peace Through Collaborative Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the parties involved in peace talks in London on Wednesday have provided input and expressed op...

Barth Eide to NRK: It is Crucial to Convey to the U.S. That Negotiations Cannot Occur Without Ukraine

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has emphasized in an interview with NRK that Ukraine must have the autonomy to determine its own terms for...

United Kingdom: The U.S. Must Determine Its Own Future

The United Kingdom has expressed the view that Ukraine should have the autonomy to shape its own future. Recently, U.S. Vice President JD Vance indica...

NATO Secretary General to Meet U.S. Officials in Washington

This Thursday and Friday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington, D.C., where he is scheduled to meet with key U.S. officials, includ...

World Health Organization Faces Staff Reductions Due to U.S. Funding Cuts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that recent reductions in funding from the United States have created a significant budget shortfall...

Ukraine's Allies to Convene in London

Allied nations supporting Ukraine are set to gather in London on Wednesday. This meeting coincides with intensified efforts from the United States adv...

U.S. Authorities File Lawsuit Against Uber

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has initiated legal action against the ride-hailing service Uber, alleging deceptive practices...

Trump Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: "Rest in Peace"

In a statement released on Monday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his condolences following the announcement of the passing of Pope F...

South Korea to Engage in Trade Talks with the United States on Thursday

South Korea's Finance Minister and Minister of Industry are scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative...

China Warns of Retaliatory Measures Against Countries Seeking Trade Deals with the U.S.

China has indicated that it will take countermeasures if any nations attempt to limit trade with China in exchange for tariff exemptions from the Unit...

New Talks Between Iran and the United States Scheduled for Saturday

The discussions regarding nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded after approximately four hours on Saturday. Upcoming negot...

USA to Withdraw Half of Its Troops from Syria

The United States plans to reduce its military presence in Syria from approximately 2,000 troops to around 1,000 over the coming weeks and months, acc...

USA Signals Potential Withdrawal from Ukraine Ceasefire Efforts

President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that the United States may withdraw from negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine if a res...

Rocket Fired from Yemen Intercepted en Route to Israel

In the early hours of Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected the launch of a rocket from Yemen. As a precautionary measure, air raid sirens ...

58 Killed and 126 Injured in U.S. Strike on Yemen, According to Houthi Reports

According to the Houthi-controlled television network Al Masirah, a U.S. military operation targeting an oil terminal in Yemen has resulted in the dea...

Rubio to Determine Within Days the Feasibility of a Ceasefire in Ukraine

U.S. officials are expected to clarify within the next few days whether a ceasefire in Ukraine is achievable, according to Secretary of State Marco Ru...

At Least 20 Reported Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Yemen

According to the Houthi movement, a U.S. airstrike targeting the Ras Issa oil terminal in Yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals,...

Houthi Claims 13 Killed in U.S. Airstrike

At least 13 individuals have reportedly lost their lives and 30 others have been injured following a U.S. airstrike on the Ras Issa oil terminal in Ye...

Trump: Mineral Agreement with Ukraine to be Signed Next Week

The United States is set to finalize a mineral agreement with Ukraine next Thursday, as announced by President Donald Trump, according to reports from...

Meloni Optimistic About Trade Agreement with the U.S.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Following their discussion, M...

Norwegian Government Urged to Apply Significant Pressure on the U.S.

Lars Haltbrekken from the Socialist Left Party (SV) has expressed strong concern regarding the recent decision by the Trump administration to halt the...

Russia Comments on Ukraine Talks in Paris: Europe Continues to Support Conflict

On Thursday, Russian officials remarked on the presence of Ukraine's Foreign Minister and Defense Minister in Paris, where they are scheduled to engag...

Temu and Shein to Increase Prices in the U.S.

The Chinese e-commerce companies Temu and Shein have announced that they will be raising prices for their American customers starting next week, accor...

Rubio and Witkoff to Meet European Nations Regarding Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff are en route to Paris for discussions with European nations concerning the ongoing conflic...

China: Unafraid to Enter Trade Conflict with the United States

On Wednesday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States to cease its maximum pressure tactics if it genuinely seeks to resolve issue...

Positive Performance on Oslo Stock Exchange

The main index on the Oslo Stock Exchange closed with a gain of 0.84 percent on Tuesday. This follows a notable increase of 1.9 percent on Monday, whi...

Japan Accuses Google of Violating Competition Regulations

The Japanese government has raised concerns that the technology giant Google is infringing upon the country's competition laws. This allegation stems ...

Sources: China Halts Deliveries from Boeing

Chinese authorities have instructed the nation's airlines to cease accepting new aircraft deliveries from the American manufacturer Boeing, according ...

Oslo Stock Exchange Opens 0.5 Percent Higher

On Monday, the Oslo Stock Exchange experienced a rise of 1.9 percent, following the announcement from the United States regarding several new exemptio...

Oslo Børs Rises Following Announcement on Tariff Exemptions

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange experienced a significant increase of 1.92 percent on Monday. This uptick followed an announcement made late...

Oslo Stock Exchange Rises 1.9 Percent at Opening

The fluctuations observed on the stock market last week continue into Monday, following an announcement made by the President of the United States, Do...

Fewer Western Europeans Visiting the USA

In March of this year, there was a reported decline of 17 percent in the number of tourists visiting the United States compared to the same month last...

Deported Man Confirmed Alive and Safe

Kilmar Abrego García, who was deported from the United States to El Salvador in March, has been confirmed to be alive and safe, according to a source ...

NHO on American Tariffs: Norway is Also Important to the USA

Idar Kreutzer, the area director of the Norwegian Business Association (NHO), emphasized the need for Norway to demonstrate its significance to the Un...

Oslo Børs Closes Higher on Friday

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange concluded the trading session on Friday with an increase of 0.45 percent. This week has been marked by volat...

Dollar Weakens to Lowest Level in Over Three Years

The U.S. dollar has experienced a significant decline following China's decision to raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% on Friday. As a r...

Oslo Stock Exchange Sees Gains Following Tariff Suspension

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange opened with an increase of over 2 percent on Thursday morning. This comes after a challenging day yesterday,...

Zelensky: Ukraine Prepared to Purchase Major Arms Package from the U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the country's intention to acquire a substantial arms package from the United States. During a pr...

90-Day Tariff Suspension Excludes Mexico and Canada

Officials from the White House have clarified that the recently announced 90-day suspension of tariffs does not apply to Mexico and Canada, according ...

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension for Non-Retaliating Countries

During a press conference on Wednesday evening, President Trump addressed recent changes to the United States' tariff policies. He revealed that tarif...

Stock Markets Surge Following Trump's Tariff Suspension Announcement

U.S. stock markets experienced a significant rally after President Donald Trump declared a 90-day pause on most of the tariffs he had previously imple...

Germany Promises to Increase Defense Budget

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the incoming Chancellor of Germany, has announced that the new coalition govern...

Støre Rules Out Crisis Packages Amid Market Turmoil

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has stated that the government will not introduce any crisis packages in response to the current economic in...

Wall Street Experiences Decline, While Nasdaq Shows Resilience

The U.S. stock markets opened at 3:30 PM Norwegian time, and shortly after the opening bell, several indices experienced a slight downturn. The S&P 50...

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84 Percent

According to a report by Reuters, China has announced a significant increase in tariffs on American products, raising the rate to 84 percent. This mov...

Significant Rise in U.S. and U.K. Government Bond Yields

The yields on U.S. and U.K. government bonds have experienced a notable increase over the past day, coinciding with a continued decline in stock marke...

Støre on Market Turmoil: "It’s a Very Dramatic Situation"

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has described the current state of global markets as extremely concerning, attributing much of the instabili...