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Trump seeks progress in fight against fentanyl during China visit

Fentanyl — along with trade, artificial intelligence, and the Iran conflict — is one of the top priorities on Trump’s agenda during his visit to China.

NTNU professor who celebrated October 7 massacre: “Zionists control the media”

Bassam Hussein’s description of the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023, has sparked intense debate. But he also made another equally controversial claim: that the media is controlled by Zionists.

Norwegian News Media NTB: “Mentally unfit” — State broadcaster NRK: “A weakened Trump”

Norwegian media will stop at nothing to drag Trump down. NRK reports that “a weakened Trump is coming to China.” That must be living inside NRK’s own heads. NTB is not much better. They claim he is mentally weakened and unfit to be president.

The indispensable PM: 10 million NOK for Støre’s global jet-setting: Three new staff added

In the revised state budget, 10 million kroner have been allocated for Prime Minister Støre’s international travel. It is stated that he needs to travel and participate more. In addition, three new staff members will be added to the Prime Minister’s Office. The increase is justified by the international security situation.

Norway introduces “climate requirements” for ships used in oil and gas operations

The Norwegian government announced on Tuesday that, from 2029, it will introduce requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships used in oil and gas operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. The Norwegian offshore industry is unenthusiastic about such a distinctly Norwegian climate policy demand.

Islamophile top diplomat in Tehran: Norway wants “diplomatic solution” as Trump preps for war

State Secretary Andreas Kravik is in Tehran on behalf of Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to help push for a negotiated solution. However, the regime has just presented an offer to the US that Donald Trump described as so poor he couldn’t be bothered to finish reading it. What can Norway possibly contribute in this situation? The United States is preparing for a new round of war.

Tortured for nine months and executed

Erfan Shakourzadeh has been executed by the Iranian authorities. There is a major difference in how the media are presenting the case. While The Telegraph writes that he was tortured for nine months, NTB writes as if the charges may be legitimate.

Hamse Ali in court, charged with giving false statement

Hamse Ali is on trial for giving a false statement to police after claiming he was the victim of a racist attack in Nygårdsparken, Bergen, in September 2024. A fundraiser raised 253,000 kroner after his story. In court, he refused to say how the money was spent.

Oslo schools in crisis: 14,000 pupils — 21.6% of all students — need special language training

In Oslo, 14,000 pupils require special language training (SSO), equaling 21.6% of all students in the capital’s schools. The annual cost to the municipality is 1.2–1.5 billion NOK. Over 85% have non-Western backgrounds, with pupils from Muslim countries comprising over 70–75% of them.

Péter Magyar’s new government in Hungary is already beginning to show alarming tendencies

Hungary’s new government is already showing worrying signs. The newly appointed foreign minister appears ready to open the borders to immigration and says it is relevant to send Hungarian soldiers to Ukraine. Appeasement of Brussels is underway.