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US already holds broad military access to Greenland under 1951 pact

Defense analysts disclosed Tuesday that a 1951 agreement between the United States and Denmark grants America extensive military authority over Greenland, casting doubt on President Trump's push to acquire the territory outright. "The US has such free rein in Greenland that they can pretty much do whatever they want," Mikkel......

Canada to open Greenland consulate amid allies' rebuke of Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland in early February to inaugurate a consulate in Nuuk. The move aligns Canada with European allies opposing President Donald Trump's renewed threats to annex the Arctic territory. Speaking alongside......

White House floats military action over Greenland

The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is exploring “various possibilities” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of US armed forces, in a statement that has sharpened a diplomatic crisis threatening to split NATO just days after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás......

White House rhetoric on Greenland sparks NATO security fears

The White House has refused to rule out the use of military force to bring Greenland under United States control, triggering a wave of concern among European leaders over the future of NATO and the postwar security order. In an interview broadcast on CNN, deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller argued that Greenland should become......

Trump sets two-month deadline for Greenland as Denmark warns of NATO collapse

US President Donald Trump ramped up threats to seize Greenland on Sunday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that America "needs" the Danish territory for national security and setting a roughly two-month deadline to resolve the issue. The remarks follow a US military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás......

Germany says NATO can bolster Greenland defense amid Trump threats

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Monday that NATO could explore strengthening defenses for Greenland if required, as European allies rallied behind Denmark following President Donald Trump's renewed threats to seize the Danish territory. Addressing reporters in Lithuania, Wadephul noted that Greenland falls under......

Greenland seeks direct talks with US amid Trump's annexation push

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen announced efforts to open direct channels with Washington, aiming to revive past cooperation with the United States while firmly opposing renewed calls from President Donald Trump to annex the Arctic territory. Speaking at a press conference in Nuuk, Nielsen stressed the need for a straightforward......

Trump reiterates desire for a U.S. Greenland despite Danish objections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Sunday his wish for Greenland to come under American control, despite firm objections from Denmark, which has urged Washington to stop what it describes as threats against the autonomous territory. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump argued that Greenland is essential to U.S.......

Trump appoints Louisiana Governor as Greenland special envoy; Denmark urges respect

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, highlighting continued U.S. interest in the strategically important Arctic territory. The announcement, made on Sunday, comes amid longstanding U.S. discussions about Greenland’s security and mineral resources. “Jeff understands......

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