AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRoyal Mourning: Norway’s Princess Astrid, sister of late King Harald V, has died aged 94, just two days after her brother’s state funeral; the palace said she “fell asleep” on Friday and King Haakon praised her lifelong work for care and inclusion. Courtroom Update: Marius Borg Høiby has been granted a full retrial by Norway’s Court of Appeal, days after appearing at King Harald’s funeral, with a new hearing expected next year. Diplomacy & Security: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Zelensky’s plane narrowly missed a drone during takeoff in Moldova en route to Oslo, underscoring how drone threats are shaping the region’s security reality. Foreign Service Reshuffle: Norway plans to close its embassy in Malawi by July 2027, shifting support to multilateral channels and other partners. Health Research: University of Oslo researchers report how DNA “between genes” helps explain heritability in complex traits, including schizophrenia. Business & Tech: Canada will welcome Norway’s PM Støre in Ottawa to deepen ties on energy, critical minerals, defence, and sovereign technology.
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