Trump’s clash with Canada is his latest imperialistic embarrassment The president’s chaotic schemes of aggrandizement, from Venezuela to Iran, have no larger rationale The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Trump's Greenland Letter Gets a Brutal 'D+' Makeover as Viral Red-Pen Image Explodes Again Trump's Greenland letter gets a brutal D+ makeover online, but the red-pen annotations are satire. The extraordinary message underneath is real. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
EU races to rethink Arctic policy as the global power grab continues European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Greenland to discuss the Arctic's growing importance among allies. The visit comes as Brussels is busy preparing a reviewed Arctic policy, with experts warning it must have security and defence at its core. Euronews · Sep 7
EU chief von der Leyen heads to Greenland in show of support for the island Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this year, von der Leyen said the EU was working on a "massive European investment surge" in Greenland in a bid to ramp up Arctic security. Euronews · Sep 6
UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scale Togo-sponsored resolution called to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. France 24 · Aug 31
Greenland Sharks Can Live 400 Years, and Their Retinas Showed No Obvious Signs of Aging Damage Eyes from Greenland sharks more than a century old showed no obvious retinal degeneration, an animal finding that does not yet apply to human vision. Medical Daily · Aug 25
In 2015, NASA's New Horizons flew past Pluto and captured detailed images of its frozen surface. More than a decade later, scientists revisited the images and found evidence that liquid nitrogen may have once flowed across the dwarf planet Scientists found evidence of liquid nitrogen flow beneath Pluto's Sputnik Planitia. This flow may have occurred after rising through cracks in the glacier. Computer models show nitrogen melting under pressure and reaching the surface. Dark lines and patches on the ice suggest this wetting process. This discovery reveals dynamic processes… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EU While Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity. Euronews · Aug 7
A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuries Greenland shark lifespan explained: A rare Greenland shark washed ashore on Ireland's west coast in April 2026. Researchers estimated the shark was between 150 and 200 years old. Scientists examined the animal to study aging and longevity in this species. The shark's organs and tissues were sampled for further scientific… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Why Does Donald Trump Want Greenland? National Security Claims and Treaty Realities Donald Trump has revived his ambition for US control of Greenland, predicting the Arctic territory will be under American 'operational control' by the end of his presidency. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
Aliens, Greenland and Elvis, oh my: Trump spends lost weekend indulging his fantasies Among the content posted over the weekend, the president shared an AI-generated image of his team arresting an extraterrestrial The Independent UK · Aug 2
Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty The Independent UK · Aug 1
Times Life · Jul 31 The Animals With the Longest Lifespan on Earth and the Biology Behind Their Longevity The Clam That Outlived EmpiresIn 2006, researchers at Bangor University pulled an ocean quahog clam, Arctica islandica, from the seabed off Iceland and counted its growth rings the way a forester reads a tree. The rings said 507 years. The clam, nicknamed Ming, had been alive when the Mughal Empire…
The Economic Times · Jul 23 In 1966, the U.S. Army drilled through 1.4 km of Greenland ice; decades later, forgotten soil from the core revealed preserved leaves and twigs A forgotten Greenland soil sample from 1966 revealed ancient plant remains. This discovery showed the area was once ice-free and vegetated. Scientists used advanced dating methods to determine the timeline. The findings suggest the Greenland ice sheet is not as permanent as believed. This evidence highlights the potential impact of…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Trump Threatens to Pull All US Troops From Europe Unless NATO Hands Over Greenland President Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Europe unless NATO allies agree to hand over Greenland, escalating tensions within the alliance.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Trump's Renewed Greenland Threat Reopens Europe's Unfinished Security and Sovereignty Debate Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has sparked European concerns over sovereignty and security, highlighting tensions in transatlantic relations and questioning the future of US-European alliances.
Euronews · Jul 9 Newsletter: Another day, another diatribe In today's newsletter: Europeans leave the NATO summit with loaded guns plus strong statements from US President Donald Trump, EU ambassadors may go into overdrive over the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, and a European Parliament vote is set to rile up the political right.
Benzinga · Jul 9 Chuck Schumer Says Trump Embarrassed US With 'Unhinged, Confused' Performance as President Talks About Missiles Shot Down by 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Donald Trump after a public appearance in which Trump made a disputed claim about missiles targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier, accusing the president of delivering a confusing performance on the world stage.
Euronews · Jul 9 Bolton: Trump talks about taking over Greenland to stir controversy Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has dismissed Donald Trump's renewed calls for US control of Greenland as a deliberate attempt to provoke reactions, telling Euronews the US president often makes such remarks "because it drives people crazy".
Euronews · Jul 9 Trump's new Greenland threat triggers Europe's unhealed trauma The fight over Greenland’s future is far from over as Trump revives his bid to seize the island, reopening Europe’s deepest fears.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island During a recent kayaking event, Greenlanders voiced strong opposition to President Trump's persistent calls for US control over their island. They emphasized that decisions regarding Greenland's future should reside solely with its own citizens. Many spectators felt that Trump's focus was driven by the potential for natural resource extraction, rather…
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Trump whined he needed ‘more time’ to take Greenland as he attacked Venezuela. Katie Miller stepped in for a pep talk: report Hours after encouraging the president to pursue Greenland, Katie Miller posted a photo on social media of Greenland with the American flag
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey In a recent address, President Trump lambasted NATO allies for their approaches to Greenland and Iran, while also expressing frustration over the defense spending pledges from European nations. NATO Secretary-General Rutte confirmed that many member states are enhancing their defense investments. Furthermore, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy advocated for the country's accession…