Daily brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to answer questions from the Norwegian press during his visit to Norway, drawing criticism from Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and leading to a tense exchange between the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and journalists. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted different media traditions, while the MEA dismissed concerns as coming from 'ignorant NGOs'.
President-elect Trump is pushing for expanded influence over Greenland, reportedly seeking veto power over Chinese deals and a larger role than previously expected, following talks with China's Xi Jinping.
India and Norway signed five major science and innovation agreements during PM Modi's Oslo visit.
The U.S. Senate confirmed an ambassador to Iceland who had previously joked about making it a U.S. state.
Shoplifting cases from 50-cent water bottles to €1 coffee are clogging Finland's largest court, according to Yle.