COPENHAGEN: Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” following technical talks with the United States (US) over Greenland, a week after President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read More: Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark “We had the very first meeting at senior official […]
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Britons condemn Trump’s comments after Prince Harry defends fallen troops
US President Donald Trump’s recent comments on NATO allies have sparked widespread condemnation in Britain, particularly among military families and service personnel, following Prince Harry’s outspoken response. Read More: UK royals show ruthlessness in latest race row Trump’s remarks were described as “deeply upsetting” by Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity closely […]
NATO chief: Greenland not on Trump’s radar
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Greenland’s future with Denmark was not discussed with President Trump. Trump has stepped back from threats of tariffs or military action. The US and Denmark are exploring a framework deal for the Arctic region. Rutte spoke in an interview with Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Wednesday. He […]
Starmer warns against US tariffs on allies
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed US tariffs on allies over Greenland, calling them harmful to historic alliances. He urged calm discussion to avoid a trade conflict. Starmer emphasized that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people and Denmark alone. Starmer addressed an emergency press conference on Monday, stressing that the US-UK alliance has […]
Trump vows to remove ‘Russian threat’ from Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Denmark that it has failed to remove the Russian threat from Greenland. He said, “Now it is time, and it will be done.” Trump stressed that NATO has repeatedly urged Denmark to secure Greenland from foreign threats for the past 20 years. Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance amid Russian and […]
Trump reiterates US interest in Greenland amid high-stakes meeting
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that Greenland is crucial to American national security and suggested Denmark cannot be relied upon to safeguard the Arctic territory. His remarks came after a high-level meeting with Danish and Greenlandic officials at the White House, highlighting persistent differences over the island’s political future. Read More: US control […]
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit amid Trump Greenland tensions
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 […]
Russia warns foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets
Russia has warned that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine by Western governments would be considered “legitimate combat targets.” The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry came after Britain and France announced plans to send a multinational force to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Moscow described these moves as increasingly dangerous militaristic declarations. […]
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 […]