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  "id": 4174247,
  "title": "PM extends condolences to Norway over passing of King Harald V",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pm-extends-condolences-to-norway-over-passing-of-king-harald-v",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:23:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1521362/pm-extends-condolences-norway-over-passing-king-harald-v"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to Norway following the passing of King Harald V. Anwar lauded the late king for his understanding of what it meant to be Norwegian, including his recognition of the country's diverse society. He highlighted that Norway comprises people from various backgrounds, including those with family roots in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Poland, and numerous other nations, who are equally Norwegian. Anwar emphasized that a nation's strength lies in the dignity it shows to all its citizens. The prime minister conveyed these sentiments in a statement posted on his Facebook page today. Anwar also noted that King Harald understood the significance of an oath and the importance of adhering to one's commitments. Malaysia, he said, joins the people of Norway in mourning the king's passing. King Harald V breathed his last on Friday at the age of 89 at the National Hospital in Oslo, following a hospitalization since August 17 and cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended condolences on behalf of the Malaysian government to the people of Norway on the passing of King Harald V.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘The king is dead, long live the king’: Norway mourns Harald as son Haakon takes throne",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/the-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king-norway-mourns-harald-as-son",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:20:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "King Haakon VIII takes throne as Norway mourns death of King Harald",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/king-haakon-viii-takes-throne-as-norway-mourns-death-of-king-harald",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:19:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Ruto mourns Norway’s King Harald, recalls historic Kenya visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ruto-mourns-norways-king-harald-recalls-historic-kenya-visit",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:21:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "President Ruto Mourns King Harald V of Norway, Hails Legacy of Service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-ruto-mourns-king-harald-v-of-norway-hails-legacy-of-service",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:41:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto mourns King Harald V, recalls his historic visit to Norway 3 months before his death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ruto-mourns-king-harald-v-recalls-his-historic-visit-to-norway-3",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:52:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kenya mourns King Harald V, Ruto sends condolences to Norway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/kenya-mourns-king-harald-v-ruto-sends-condolences-to-norway",
        "published": "2026-08-29T08:58:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:27:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tens-of-thousands-mourn-king-harald-v-in-oslo-as-norway-enters-a-new-4173264",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:53:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}