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Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun
Al Jazeera English
Many in Greenland say they're unsure what this new year will bring as US President Donald Trump threatens to take over.
Jan 14, 2026, 5:54 PM
We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says
BBC News
It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.
Jan 13, 2026, 3:31 PM
UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic ‘business as usual’
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were “business as usual”, after media re… Leggi
Jan 11, 2026, 5:37 PM
Greenland’s parliament will bring forward meeting to discuss US threats, party leaders say
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
OSLO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Greenland’s parliament will bring forward a meeting to discuss its response to U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island, the leaders of … Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 9:23 AM
Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?
Hanna Duggal, Al Jazeera English
The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:05 AM
Why does the United States want to buy Greenland?
Rowan Hooper, New Scientist
The ice-covered island may be strategically important, but it's unclear that it could be a commercially viable source of minerals and oil in the near future
Jan 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
US claims authority over Venezuela decisions, oil sales; Fire at Sungei Kadut building: 1 hospitalised, 30 evacuated: Singapore live news
Yahoo News Singapore, Yahoo Entertainment
Welcome to Yahoo Singapore's live updates, your guide to some of the most compelling stories unfolding across the digital universe and beyond.
Jan 8, 2026, 2:00 AM
How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you
Joe Hernandez, NPR
Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.
Jan 7, 2026, 7:01 PM
The mineral riches hiding under Greenland's ice
Sarah Derouin, BBC News
The treasures beneath Greenland's icy terrain have been coveted for more than a century. But as Donald Trump becomes the latest to eye this wealth, accessing them remains a challenge.
Jan 7, 2026, 10:05 AM
US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.
Jan 7, 2026, 1:07 AM
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
The Associated Press, NPR
Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.
Jan 6, 2026, 7:26 AM
Is Trump eyeing Canada's Arctic? Residents are worried — and Carney's 2025 budget addresses potential threats
Eric Stober, Yahoo Entertainment
The government has committed $81.8 billion over five years on the Canadian Armed Forces, with a focus on protecting Canada’s sovereignty, including the North...
Nov 23, 2025, 7:19 PM
Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s
Fiona Kelliher, Al Jazeera English
The investment is the latest in Denmark's multibillion-dollar spending spree amid Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.
Oct 11, 2025, 4:10 AM
Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26 billion, buy 16 new F-35s
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
HELSINKI (Reuters) -Denmark will invest 27.4 billion crowns ($4.26 billion) to boost its military presence in the Arctic and plans to buy 16 new F-35...
Oct 10, 2025, 5:11 PM
Macron visits Greenland in solidarity amid Trump designs on Arctic island
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The French president says his US counterpart's Greenland takeover threats are not something allies do.
Jun 15, 2025, 3:44 PM
Greenland political parties join together against Trump
CP24 Toronto
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island.
Mar 14, 2025, 10:57 PM
Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
Toronto Star
LONDON (AP) — All five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island.
Mar 14, 2025, 10:54 PM
Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of it
CP24 Toronto
Donald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland, visiting the Danish territory as his father has continued to stoke seemingly far-fetched suggestions that the U.S. could take control of it.
Jan 6, 2025, 11:54 PM
Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control
Sky News
The Danish defence minister said the package would amount to a "double-digit billion amount" in krone, or at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn).
Dec 24, 2024, 8:57 PM