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Gaza and the age of impunity
Future historians looking back upon the Israel-Gaza conflict may see that it stands at the nodal point of three developments that together have fundamentally reshaped the coordinates of the international institutions established in the wake of...

NASA Found a Secret Military Base Buried 100 Feet Deep in Greenland’s Ice Shelf
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: NASA scientists have found the remains of a U.S. military base buried 100 feet below the surface of the ice in Greenland. Camp Century, as it was called, was a Cold War-era satellite for the U.S....

Greenland comes out ahead in a surprising development after Trump’s offer to purchase it from Denmark
I recently visited Greenland and was a bit uncertain about what kind of reception to expect, given the impact of President Trump’s expressed interest in acquiring the world’s largest island for the U.S. When President Trump first suggested in 2019...

Jason Statham Returns in Shelter: The Action Icon’s Explosive 2026 Lineup Revealed
Jason Statham has built his career on relentless action, raw charisma, and a commitment to authentic stunt work. In 2026, that legacy continues with Shelter, a high-intensity thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, known for Angel Has Fallen and...

When U.S. Troops Fought Nazis in the Arctic: The Forgotten Battle for Greenland
When Nazi Germany overran Denmark in April 1940, the Danish colony of Greenland was suddenly cut off from its government. Under an April 9, 1941, defense agreement, the United States assumed responsibility for Greenland’s security. The pact led to...

President Trump Wants Canada and Greenland to Join the US!: A New North America?
Canada should become the 51st state of the United States, and Greenland the 52nd, to catalyze a grand strategic reordering and unlock unprecedented potential for North American prosperity and global security, according to Trump. This proposal,...

Greenland’s PM ready to ‘move with EU’ amid US annexation scare
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the island is committed to Europe but ruled out that it is “closing the door” on future cooperation with other countries – including Trump. “You have stood by us, as a friend and a partner. We...

Greenland Seeks Closer EU Ties Despite Trump’s Annexation Threats
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called for stronger cooperation with the European Union, despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over potential annexation of the Arctic territory. Delivering the first-ever...

Greenland’s leader calls EU trusted friend
Greenland's leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country's mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the European...

Greenland, Prime Minister Nielsen addresses EU Parliament: “The Union is a loyal friend”
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – From the far north to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, 34, Prime Minister of Greenland. The first time addressing the European institutions for a Greenlandic politician is a...

Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews
Published on 08/10/2025 - 16:28 GMT+2 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament for the first time ever on Wednesday and announced that the territory is not seeking to join the European Union and is...

Greenland’s leader urges EU to invest in island’s infrastructure
Greenland’s leader has thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the European Parliament,...

Greenland’s PM calls for closer EU ties on strategic minerals
By Reuters October 8, 2025 69 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivers a speech during a session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Greenland‘s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has said his government is ready to...
Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals
BRUSSELS — Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the...

Greenland's leader hails European Union as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals
BRUSSELS – Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services. In a speech to the...

Greenland Prime Minister describes ‘eventful if not dramatic year’ amid Trump threats
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Greenland’s PM looks to boost EU ties despite Trump threats
Calling the EU “a steadfast friend … during challenging times we are going through right now,” Nielsen talked up the island’s vast reserves of rare earths and critical minerals, which he said have the potential to “shift global and security...

Greenland's leader thanks the EU and urges the bloc to invest in his island
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Denmark plans a major boost to defence in Greenland
Denmark has announced a big increase in defence spending to strengthen security in Greenland and the Arctic. The plan includes new ships, jets, and a military base, as the country looks to protect its territory and meet NATO goals. Denmark plans a...
Danish PM: Trump Yet to Drop Greenland Ambitions
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday cautioned that President Donald Trump’s long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland may not have faded, telling members of parliament it’s too soon to “breathe a sigh of relief.” Frederiksen...