Oslo hit headlines after a suspected explosion outside the US embassy; Norway’s capital with 724k residents, known for peace and diplomacy.
Norway's 89-year-old monarch, King Harald V, was hospitalized on Tuesday in Tenerife for a skin infection and dehydration. He is responding well to treatment and is expected to be released soon. His health update comes amid family scrutiny and political turbulence.
The US State Department has ordered nonessential staff and their families to leave US diplomatic missions in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern countries due to escalating regional tensions and attacks linked to Iran. The move reflects increased security concerns since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.
An explosion occurred near the US embassy in Oslo around 1 a.m. today. No injuries or deaths were reported, and police confirmed minor damage. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no immediate suspects or motives identified.
A bomb exploded at the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday, damaging the entrance but causing no injuries. Norwegian authorities detained three Norwegian suspects of Iraqi heritage, believed to be linked to a deliberate attack possibly connected to regional tensions. The investigation is ongoing.