Norway & South Africa

Norway: Norway sanctioned Itamar Ben-Gvir for allegedly inciting extremist violence against Palestinians, demonstrating international disapproval of his actions.

South Africa: Activists from South Africa alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers, with some claiming electric shocks during interrogation. They called on the South African government to impose pressure on Israel.

Norway: Norway sent an ambulance plane with personnel trained for high-risk infections to Tenerife.

South Africa: South Africa is treating a British national who fell sick onboard the MV Hondius and was transferred to a private medical facility in Johannesburg. A Dutch woman who died in South Africa last month is also linked to the outbreak.

Norway: Norway said there is no basis for the tariffs and opposed the measure.

South Africa: South Africa was listed among economies whose government officials spoke at USTR hearings on the tariffs.

Norway: Norway is one of the European countries where SpaceX plans to offer shares to individual investors as part of its IPO.

South Africa: Qualified investors in South Africa might be able to buy SpaceX shares, subject to local eligibility requirements and restrictions.