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WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck

The ship, coined "The Porcelain Wreck," is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s, and was found at a depth of some 600 meters, the museum said. 

Chinese porcelain discovered in 18th century shipwreck in Norway, June 3, 2026.
The Palestinian flag was raised in the courtyard outside Oslo City Hall on Wednesday morning in Oslo, Norway, November 29, 2023.

Norwegian Jews feel forced to hide identity, speak of ‘brutal’ alienation

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion


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Lebanese army members place razor wires in Burj al-Muluk, near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, where Israeli forces remained on the ground after a deadline for their withdrawal passed as residents sought to return to homes in the border area, Lebanon January 26, 2025.

Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks

The five banks are Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, First International Bank of Israel and FIBI Holdings.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."

Palestinians run towards airdropped aid packages, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 19, 2025

Norway wealth fund excludes six companies linked to West Bank, Gaza

The fund announced last Monday that it was terminating contracts with all three of its external asset managers who handled some of its Israeli investments.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Cruise company unveils massive plan for 2027 – 500 cruises and private island

Norwegian Cruise Line announced 500+ cruises for 2027 with 20 ships to 150+ destinations in 59 countries, focusing on 7-day cruises, Bahamas private island, and More At Sea open bar program.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norway’s ethical funds: The double standard of global capital - opinion

The same Norwegian funds invest billions in countries whose human rights records make Israel’s look like a Scandinavian summer picnic.

CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian oil fund, Nicolai Tangen holds a press conference on the Government Pension Fund Global's results for the first quarter in Oslo, Norway, April 24, 2025

Norway sells stake in Israeli jet engine group, to divest from more companies over Gaza war

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to the IDF.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts

The fund, an arm of Norway's central bank, which held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as of June 30, in recent days divested stakes in 11 of these, it said in a statement.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments on Tuesday

The government this week launched an urgent review of the investments over ethics concerns linked to the war in Gaza and the West Bank.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway to review sovereign wealth fund's Israel investments

The fund's investment in the Bet Shemesh Engines Ltd group is worrying, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.