Oslo, Jan. 19 -- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed that he received a message from US President Donald Trump, expressing grievance over the Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has altered his approach to global affairs and alliance politics.

Norway's Prime Minister clarified to Trump that the Norwegian government has no authority over deciding Nobel laureates.

"I have clearly explained, including to President Trump, what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government," Jonas Gahr Store said in a statement.

Jonas Gahr Store stated that Trump's message came in response to his message about Norway and Finland's positions on Washington's tariff threats against the EU count...