Tag: Greenland
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Trump’s Greenland push almost broke NATO. Greenland may be the winner
In the end, it was all kisses and laughter as President Donald Trump hailed his “fantastic” relationship with Denmark and Greenland after signing a security deal ... -
Greenland and Antarctica lost 12 trillion tons of ice in 47 years
About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to ... -
Trump’s Greenland threats reveal no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy
In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes ... -
Neil Young’s gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
Neil Young is giving the people of Greenland the gift of song — his songs, that is. The veteran rocker announced this week on his blog ... -
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump’s about-turn
Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country can’t negotiate on its sovereignty yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future ... -
Trump arrives in Switzerland, in his quest to own Greenland
President Donald Trump has landed in Switzerland following hours of delay after a minor electrical issue aboard Air Force forced a return to Washington to switch ... -
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
A startled British government yesterday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the plan, which ... -
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move yesterday [Macau time], ... -
Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington
A long the narrow, snow-covered main street in Greenland’s capital, international journalists and camera crews stop passersby every few meters asking them for their thoughts on a ... -
Danish prime minister says a US takeover would mark the end of NATO
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said yesterday [Macau time] an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Her comments ... -
US second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up takeover
Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, at a time when President Donald Trump has suggested the United States should take control over the ... -
Arctic island votes in key election as Trump wants to take control of the strategic region
The single polling station in Greenland ‘s capital city is ready. This big Arctic island with a tiny population is holding early parliamentary elections that are ... -
A joke petition seeks to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland
Is California for sale? A lighthearted petition to buy the state of California for Denmark prompted more than 200,000 signatures by Wednesday in response to President ...
