Norway's Prime Minister has reached out to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in an attempt to resolve a diplomatic dispute over Norway's sovereign wealth fund. The controversy centers on the fund's decision to divest from Caterpillar, an American construction equipment manufacturer. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, valued at approximately $2 trillion, announced on Monday its … [Read more...] about Norway Seeks Resolution After Dispute With Trump Ally Over Investment Shift
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Near Disaster in Norway: Sleeping Helmsman Almost Crashes 440-Foot Ship Into Cabin
According to reliable sources, a massive 443-foot container ship ran aground in Norway, perilously close to a cabin whose owner was deeply ensconced in slumber. The helmsman of the vessel is believed to have been asleep at the wheel during the incident, as reported in the Norwegian press on Friday. Reports indicate that only a single individual was on the bridge at the time … [Read more...] about Near Disaster in Norway: Sleeping Helmsman Almost Crashes 440-Foot Ship Into Cabin
Norway Defies Boycott Calls, Keeps Supplying Fuel to US Navy
Norway has made it clear that it will continue to supply fuel to U.S. Navy vessels after a private supplier of marine fuel threatened to boycott America in response to the deteriorating U.S. Ukraine relations. We have read reports that raise concerns over the support provided to U.S. Navy ships in Norway. According to Reuters, Norway's Defense Minister Tore Sandvik made a … [Read more...] about Norway Defies Boycott Calls, Keeps Supplying Fuel to US Navy