President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, repeating an assertion that has raised deep tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial US leader. Trump said that […]
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Frederiksen secures coalition deal in Denmark
COPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to form a new centre-left minority coalition government after months of negotiations following Denmark inconclusive general election in March. Read More: Denmark moves to expand veil ban in schools and universities Frederiksen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, confirmed the agreement after meeting King Frederik X. She described […]
Trump proposes Navy hospital ship for Greenland, drawing rebuke
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a Navy hospital ship to Greenland, claiming residents there are ill and underserved—an assertion rejected by leaders in both Greenland and Denmark. The announcement added fresh tension to already strained relations over Trump’s repeated suggestions that Washington could take control of the Arctic territory. Read More: Iranian […]
NATO launches Arctic mission to boost alliance presence
BRUSSELS: NATO has launched a new mission, Arctic Sentry, aimed at strengthening the alliance’s military presence in the Arctic amid growing strategic competition and recent tensions sparked by US interest in Greenland. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, will coordinate allied activities in the region, including exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance, and assess gaps in […]
Canada and France open consulates in Greenland amid US tensions
NUUK — Canada and France have officially inaugurated their consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, in a demonstration of diplomatic solidarity amid tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s previously expressed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. A formal flag-hoisting ceremony marked the opening of the Canadian consulate, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand raising the maple-leaf flag outside […]
Denmark optimistic after technical talks with US on Greenland
COPENHAGEN: Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” following technical talks with the United States (US) over Greenland, a week after President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read More: Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark “We had the very first meeting at senior official […]
NATO chief: Greenland not on Trump’s radar
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Greenland’s future with Denmark was not discussed with President Trump. Trump has stepped back from threats of tariffs or military action. The US and Denmark are exploring a framework deal for the Arctic region. Rutte spoke in an interview with Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Wednesday. He […]
Trump mixes up Greenland and Iceland in Davos speech
US President Donald Trump appeared to repeatedly refer to Greenland as “Iceland” during a speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, prompting criticism and a swift denial from the White House. Read More: Trump says he won’t use force to take Greenland Speaking on Wednesday at the annual gathering in Switzerland, Trump […]
Trump says he won’t use force to take Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but he said he wouldn´t employ force to achieve that – using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride European allies and vow that NATO shouldn´t stand in the way of US expansionism. “What I´m asking for […]
Trump vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond. Trump’s ambition – spelled out in social media posts and mock-up AI images – to wrest sovereignty […]