Bipartisan US lawmakers visit Denmark to counter Trump’s Greenland threats

A bipartisan delegation of 11 American lawmakers arrived in Copenhagen to reassure Danish and Greenlandic leaders of congressional support amid ongoing threats from President Donald Trump to seize the Arctic island. Led by Democratic Senator Chris Coons from Delaware, the group aims to underscore the......

EU moves swiftly on Iran sanctions after deadly protest crackdown

The European Union is rushing new sanctions against Iranian officials following a brutal suppression of nationwide protests that has killed thousands since late December, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Tuesday. "The rising death toll in Iran is horrifying," von......

Trump warns of serious trouble after Greenland leader rejects US overtures

President Donald Trump dismissed Greenland's leader with a stark warning after the territory's prime minister firmly chose to remain under Danish sovereignty rather than align with the United States. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump stated bluntly that he knew nothing of Jens-Frederik......

China pressures EU nations to bar Taiwanese officials

China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and......

Zelenskyy reveals readiness of peace documents with Trump team

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction nearly ready for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump and Zelenskyy......

France faces isolation in EU over Ukraine arms loan dispute

European Union member states clash over whether Ukraine can use a proposed 90 billion euro loan to purchase U.S. weapons, with France pushing strict "buy European" rules while Germany and the Netherlands argue Kyiv needs flexibility to acquire vital American systems. The European Commission......

EU backs Denmark as Trump escalates Greenland takeover threats

European leaders rallied firmly behind Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland this week after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats to seize the Arctic territory, stating the United States would "do something about Greenland, whether they like it or not." European Council President......

Denmark upholds 1952 shoot-on-sight order amid US Greenland threats

Denmark's Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a 1952 military directive remains active, requiring troops to engage any invading force immediately without awaiting orders—even if commanders lack notice of war declarations. The Cold War-era rule comes to light amid rising tensions over......

EU eyes troop deployment to Greenland amid Trump's acquisition push

The European Union is exploring the deployment of troops to Greenland at Denmark's request, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to acquire the strategic Arctic territory. Diplomatic sources cited by Politico indicate that while such a presence would unlikely deter a direct U.S. military......

Rubio to meet Danish officials as markets bet on Trump Greenland takeover

President Donald Trump's intensifying campaign to acquire Greenland has sparked a frenzy on crypto-based prediction markets, with traders wagering millions on whether his administration will bring the Arctic territory under U.S. control. Polymarket odds showed a 15 percent probability of Trump securing......

Europe demands sanctions against US over Trump’s Greenland threats

European leaders have united in an unusually firm response to President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland through potential military action, with prominent lawmakers pushing for concrete economic countermeasures against Washington rather than mere symbolic support for Denmark. The......

Russia hints Canada could face US expansion after Greenland

A senior Russian official suggested on Monday that Canada might become the next target of U.S. territorial ambitions, as President Donald Trump's drive to acquire Greenland stirs unprecedented strains within NATO. Kirill Dmitriev, Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation,......

Pelosi accuses Trump of pursuing Greenland to aid Putin

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sharply criticized President Donald Trump, claiming his push to acquire Greenland undermines NATO and ultimately benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a recent interview on MSNBC's "The Briefing," she pointedly remarked that Trump's interest......

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