A loud blast was heard near the US embassy ⁠in ​western Oslo early on Sunday. (Screengrab/X/@EricLDaugh)A loud blast was heard near the Embassy of the United States in Oslo early on Sunday, prompting a large police response, investigators said. Authorities said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. The incident occurred at around 1 a.m. local time, according to a statement from the Oslo Police District. Officers were dispatched to the area and began examining the site as part of an investigation into what triggered the blast.

Source: Indian Express March 08, 2026 04:38 UTC