Donald Trump doubles down on Greenland threat but rules out using force The US president said he wanted ‘immediate negotiations’ on the acquisition of the Arctic territory. Evening Standard · Jan 21
US seeks 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but 'won't use force', Trump tells Davos Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Euronews · Jan 21
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Trump arrives in Davos as Europe struggles for unity over Greenland US President Donald Trump arrives in Davos on Wednesday for talks with European leaders over Greenland, after renewing claims that the United States needs the Arctic territory for national and global security and promising a “very positive” outcome. The showdown comes as European leaders warn against power politics and struggle… Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks For years, Beijing has struggled to gain a foothold in Greenland, in part because of US and Danish unity. Trump’s fraying of that alliance could create the opening it needs The Guardian - AU · Jan 21
Nat-Gas Prices Soar as an Arctic Blast Invades the US February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed up sharply by +0.804 (+25.91%), Feb nat-gas prices surged to a 3-week high on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. The latest weather outlook signals sustained heating demand and possible nat-gas production losses in Texas due to freezing temperatures. Forecaster Atmospheric G2... Barchart · Jan 20
Is Denmark Responding to Trump's Arctic Pressure? Troops Arrive in Greenland for Long-Term Exercises Denmark has deployed combat soldiers and allied forces to Greenland for long-term Arctic training exercises, coordinated with NATO and the Greenlandic government, unrelated to Trump's past Greenland comments. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
‘America First’ Sean Hannity says giving Greenlanders $100K each a ‘no-brainer’ Fox News host suggests the policy would ‘enrich every person’ in the Arctic territory and enable them to develop their natural resources, insisting: ‘Everything’s negotiable’ The Independent UK · Jan 20
Trump Shares Private Conversation With Macron, Who Urged Him to Discuss Greenland Over Paris Dinner French President Emmanuel Macron questioned US President Donald Trump's growing interest in Greenland in a text exchange, proposing a private dinner and a multilateral G7 discussion to address Arctic security. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Greenland: Staying with the Polar Inuit. How a secret military base helped trigger the silent collapse of an Arctic world Today, as Greenland once again becomes a strategic prize, history seems poised to repeat itself. Staying with the Polar Inuit means refusing to speak of territory while erasing those who inhabit it. The Conversation · Jan 20
Europe condemns Trump’s ‘new colonialism’ as Greenland crisis grows US president says there is ‘no going back’ on goal of controlling Arctic territory as Emmanuel Macron leads European resistance The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
US attitude on Greenland 'incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile', Belgian FM tells Euronews US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland are "incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile", Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told Euronews. His comments come amid an ongoing scramble among European leaders to devise a response. Euronews · Jan 20
German economic sentiment climbs to 4-year high, defying Trump tariffs Germany’s economic confidence jumped to a four-year high in January. ZEW data show stronger optimism in export sectors, though markets remain cautious amid rising trade risks. Euronews · Jan 20
Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany. Euronews · Jan 20
Evening Standard · Jan 20 UK’s ‘stupid’ Chagos deal among reasons Donald Trump says he wants Greenland The US president made the claim as he ramped up his rhetoric on acquiring the Arctic territory in a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform.
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Trump Admits He Wants Greenland Because He 'Never Got' A Nobel Peace Prize — And It's Personal Trump told Norway's PM he felt unbound to pursue peace after losing the Nobel, linking it to his Greenland push that strained NATO ties.
International Business Times · Jan 19 EU Mulls Tariffs and Market Restrictions on US in Response to Greenland Threat EU considers $108B in tariffs and market restrictions on the U.S. after Trump's Greenland threats, raising trade tensions.
International Business Times · Jan 19 Trump Greenland Annexation Sparks WW3 Warnings from Poland as Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO member seizing Greenland would trigger end of world, whilst Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin claims annexation could spark nuclear war
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 'Petty' Trump Declares He's Done Thinking About Peace After Norway Withheld Nobel Prize Award Trump tells Norway's prime minister he 'no longer feels an obligation to think purely of peace' after being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 What is it like living in Greenland and being threatened by Trump? In today’s newsletter: The largely autonomous Danish territory, sparsely populated but strategically vast, sits between North America, Europe and Russia – and as the Arctic ice melts, its importance is growing fast
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Trump is reportedly turning his attention to Canada and focusing on its ‘vulnerability’ Trump’s expansion of US influence now targets northern neighbor he previously labeled America’s ‘51st state’
The Guardian - US · Jan 18 Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance
Euronews · Jan 18 Thousands march in Greenland to oppose Trump's interest in taking over the Arctic island Thousands took to the streets of the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, to oppose Trump’s intent of taking over the Arctic nation, a self-governing territory under the Danish throne. The protests, according to officials, is the largest to ever be staged in the country.
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer and European leaders angry at Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland Donald Trump’s move also prompted criticism across the board from UK politicians who fear for their impact on the economy.
International Business Times UK · Jan 17 Trump Greenland Annexation Sparks WW3 Warnings from Poland as Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO member seizing Greenland would trigger end of world, whilst Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin claims annexation could spark nuclear war