Russia struck Ukraine's Moldova border crossing, killing two and injuring three, while Ukraine hit Russia's Black Sea port; Moscow continues relentless drone campaigns amid ongoing full-scale war.
Norway's Prime Minister pledged 85 billion krone ($9.2 billion) in military and civilian aid to Ukraine for 2027, marking the third consecutive year of equal support as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians.
Ukraine signed drone technology cooperation agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, and Denmark during NATO's Ankara summit, with President Zelenskyy also negotiating bilateral defense deals addressing air defenses and weapons production capabilities.
Trump threw a tablet across the Oval Office during a February 2025 call with Canada's Prime Minister due to technical difficulties, while nearly 30 European leaders held secret emergency meetings to discuss distancing from the US.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store urged India to leverage its diplomatic channels with Russia to facilitate a Ukraine ceasefire, acknowledging India's energy security needs while maintaining pressure for peace negotiations during Modi's Oslo visit.
Prime Minister Modi announced India's Green Technology Partnership with Nordic nations, integrating their expertise in geothermal, blue economy, and digital security with India's skilled workforce to advance sustainable development and economic growth globally.
Prime Minister Modi concluded a productive Norway visit where India and Nordic nations established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, then departed for Italy to further strengthen bilateral ties across investment, defense, and clean energy sectors.
Fuel prices rise again as Iran crisis deepens
Prime Minister Modi and Norwegian counterpart Store elevated India-Norway ties to a green strategic partnership, committing to clean energy and climate resilience cooperation while calling for dialogue-based resolutions to Ukraine and West Asia conflicts.
Prime Minister Modi signed defence, energy, and infrastructure agreements with the UAE, securing five billion dollars in investments while emphasizing dialogue to resolve regional tensions during his Gulf visit.
President Trump's plan to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany prompted European leaders to acknowledge they must assume greater defense responsibility within NATO, though officials downplayed the immediate security impact of the reduction.
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims US negotiators lack time for Ukraine peace talks due to Iran tensions, while US arms deliveries slow critically, hindering air defense capabilities.
Mark Carney observes NATO's Cold Response exercises. The event takes place in Norway. Exercises are held alongside the Norwegian prime minister.
Russian drone nearly struck President Zelensky's plane departing Moldova, forcing airspace closure, while Moscow's attacks killed two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and five in Sumy, targeting civilian infrastructure and trade routes.
African nations secured $900 million in new commitments to expand clean cooking access, bringing total pledges to $3.1 billion since 2024, addressing a continent where nearly 1 billion people lack clean cooking alternatives.
South Korean President Lee pledged $100 million in reconstruction aid to Ukraine during his first official summit with President Zelensky at NATO in Turkey, while maintaining Seoul's policy against providing lethal weapons to warring nations.
Norway's Foreign Minister urges India to diversify partnerships and reduce Russian oil dependency while condemning international law violations by Russia, the U.S., and Israel, emphasizing Norway's commitment to renewable energy cooperation.
India and six Nordic nations established a Strategic Green Technology Partnership at their Oslo summit, combining Nordic expertise in renewable energy and digital innovation with India's talent and scale to develop trusted global solutions while reaffirming commitment to rules-based international order amid geopolitical tensions.
PM Modi praised India-Nordic research and innovation partnerships at Oslo's third summit, emphasizing shared democratic values and rule of law as foundations for economic collaboration and talent mobility across regions.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, marking India's first diplomatic engagement with Scandinavian leaders in 43 years, aiming to strengthen trade, technology, and strategic partnerships across Northern Europe.
From Arctic to outer space: India, Norway clinch deals
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo to meet Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, discussing trade and technology cooperation during his four-nation European tour, strengthening bilateral relations between India and Norway.
Prime Minister Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from May 15-20, starting in the UAE, to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in energy, trade, technology, and regional stability across Europe and the Gulf.
President Trump withdrew thousands of US troops from Germany, prompting European leaders to demand stronger continental security independence and increased defense spending amid NATO tensions and unclear strategic rationale.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns that US negotiators focused on Iran peace talks have insufficient time for Ukraine, while US weapons deliveries slow critically amid the prolonged Russian conflict.
Russian drone strikes killed two civilians at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and nearly hit President Zelensky's flight to Norway, forcing airspace closure and highlighting Moscow's escalating attacks on regional infrastructure and leadership.
President Lee Jae-myung and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store elevated defense and renewable energy cooperation during their July 8 summit in Ankara, agreeing to deepen strategic partnership in advanced technology and defense sectors while expanding ties in shipbuilding and energy.
Seoul's stock market plummeted 5.4 percent Wednesday as technology stocks declined and investors reassessed artificial intelligence trade prospects, while monsoon rains soaked the nation and President Lee discussed security cooperation with Norway's leader.
West Asia conflict drives Indian companies toward confidential IPO filings while constraining economic growth to 6.7% in FY27, threatening trade flows and inflation despite resilience in sectors like trucking and strategic partnerships prioritizing diplomacy.
Norway joined India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative as a partner, signaling Europe's strategic interest in regional maritime stability and reinforcing commitment to rules-based ocean governance affecting global commerce and security.
Prime Minister Modi established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership with Nordic nations at the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, merging Northern European expertise in green technology with India's skilled workforce for sustainable development.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, meeting leaders from five Nordic nations to strengthen diplomatic ties, boost trade, technology cooperation, and address strategic regional challenges.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store urged India to leverage its Russian channels to facilitate a Ukraine ceasefire during Modi's Oslo visit, while respecting India's energy security needs and Russian oil imports.
Prime Minister Modi called for peaceful dialogue to resolve West Asia and Ukraine conflicts during his first Norway visit, receiving the nation's highest civilian honour while emphasizing terrorism eradication and bilateral cooperation expansion.
Prime Minister Modi signed defence, energy, and infrastructure agreements with UAE President Al Nahyan, including a five billion dollar investment commitment, strengthening India-UAE strategic ties while emphasizing dialogue to resolve regional tensions during his five-nation tour.
US envoy Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner travel to Pakistan Saturday for direct Iran nuclear talks, with Turkish officials optimistic key issues can resolve this weekend, while the EU advances its 21st Russia sanctions package.
Pakistan praised the United States and Iran's "constructive commitment" to peace after they agreed to an immediate ceasefire, though Israel's operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon-displacing over one million people-remained excluded from the truce.