A bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers is set to visit Denmark this week amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, officials said Tuesday. Read More: Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China The group will be led […]
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US diplomat to meet Denmark amid Greenland tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders next week, amid renewed tensions over President Donald Trump’s aim to acquire Greenland. The announcement comes as European allies, including France and Germany, prepare coordinated responses to the US plan. Read More: Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland Trump has repeatedly signaled that Greenland is […]
Trump explores options to acquire Greenland
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is reviewing ways to acquire Greenland, including potential use of the military, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, reviving his long-standing ambition despite opposition from Europe. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US […]
Trump reiterates: “We need Greenland” amid international backlash
US President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his repeated claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, citing national security concerns, despite strong objections from Denmark and European allies. Read More: Denmark firmly rejects Trump’s Greenland plans Speaking aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington, Trump said: “We need Greenland from the […]
Denmark flags TTP threat at UN, Pakistan urges broader sanctions
NEW YORK: Denmark highlighted the growing threat posed by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Central and South Asia during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Wednesday. Speaking as chair of the Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee, Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative Sandra Jensen Landi warned that the TTP, with around 6,000 […]
Denmark urges Israel to reverse Gaza expansion plan
Denmark has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to expand its military operation in Gaza. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the move is wrong. He urged Israel to reverse the decision immediately. Rasmussen made these remarks during an interview with Denmark’s TV2 on Friday. He expressed concern over the rising humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel’s […]
Denmark, Pakistan to boost power sector with green energy plan
Denmark will launch a three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan starting January 1, 2026. Backed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), the program aims to improve Pakistan’s energy sector by supporting sustainable development, technical capacity, and long-term energy planning. The Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) program will focus on three main areas: long-term energy planning, integration […]
Pakistan and Denmark forge $2 billion maritime partnership to modernize ports
Pakistan and Denmark have announced a significant partnership worth $2 billion to modernize the country’s maritime infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve port operations and enhance global trade competitiveness. The announcement came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf. They agreed to accelerate the implementation […]
Pakistan and Denmark discuss $2 billion maritime investment
Pakistan and Denmark reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met with Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf to discuss the project. They focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year. Both sides emphasized the need to modernize ports and […]
Fehmarnbelt tunnel: A game-changer for European transport
A groundbreaking engineering project is underway to connect Denmark and Germany. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be the world’s longest road and rail tunnel. Spanning 18 kilometres (11.2 miles), this ambitious undersea structure promises to reshape European transport forever. It will significantly enhance travel efficiency and connectivity between the two countries. The tunnel will feature two […]