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japantimes.co.jpU.S. and Denmark Hold Defense Talks on Greenland
Officials from the United States and Denmark discussed collective defense arrangements involving Greenland. The talks focus on missile defense and military cooperation.
Al JazeeraMette Frederiksen Agrees to Form New Minority Government After Two Months of Talks
Mette Frederiksen announced a centre-left minority government on Monday, ending more than two months of deadlock after the March 24 election and securing her third term as prime minister.
realitytea.comTrump Comments on Greenland Prompt Reactions in Arctic Territory
President Trump's remarks about U.S. control of Greenland drew responses from residents and officials on the island. The comments referenced long-standing local grievances tied to Denmark's past administration of the territory.
REalloys Signs 15-Year Offtake Deal for Greenland Rare Earth Output
REalloys signed a 15-year agreement last Thursday to purchase 15 percent of Phase 1 production from the Tanbreez deposit in southern Greenland. The deal supplies heavy rare earth elements including dysprosium and terbium for use in defense and industrial applications.
NewsweekTrump Shares Image of Greenland on Social Media After Protests
President Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself looking over Greenland. The post followed local demonstrations outside the new U.S. consulate and a visit by the U.S. special envoy to the territory.
manilatimes.netFilipino Workers Make Up Part of Greenland's Population
Around 1,200 Filipinos live among Greenland's 57,000 residents. The Danish autonomous territory faces labor shortages and population decline.
Nbc NewsGreenlanders Protest New U.S. Consulate Opening in Nuuk
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the new U.S. consulate in Greenland's capital to oppose President Trump's push for greater influence over the territory. The protest coincided with the consulate's relocation to a larger downtown facility.
thehindu.comGreenland Prime Minister to Boycott New U.S. Consulate Opening
Hundreds protested the opening of a new U.S. consulate in Nuuk after the U.S. special envoy said it was time for the United States to put its footprint back on Greenland. Greenland's prime minister and other politicians said they would not attend the Thursday opening.
France 24U.S. Envoy Says Washington Needs to Rebuild Presence in Greenland
U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry stated that the United States should increase its military and economic footprint in Greenland. President Trump has cited national security concerns over potential Chinese or Russian influence on the island.
Le MondeU.S. Envoy Visits Greenland to Discuss Renewed Military Presence
U.S. special envoy to Greenland met with local leaders this week to discuss rebuilding American military facilities on the island. The visit follows earlier U.S. statements about national security interests in the Arctic territory.
msnbc.comTrump Seeks Veto Power Over Chinese and Russian Investment in Greenland
President Trump has requested authority to block future Chinese or Russian investment in Greenland. The request aims to limit access to the island's mineral resources.
The Free PressU.S. Seeks Expanded Military Access and Veto Power in Greenland
The United States is discussing changes to its military presence in Greenland that would allow forces to remain even if the territory gains independence. Officials are also seeking veto authority over major investment deals in the Arctic region.
thehindu.comU.S. envoy arrives in Greenland for business conference
Jeff Landry, designated as an envoy, reached Nuuk to attend the Future Greenland business conference. The visit focuses on economic discussions between the United States and Greenland.
opencanada.orgGreenland Police Investigate American Offering Money for U.S. Annexation Petition
Police in Greenland are looking into the actions of a man from Las Vegas who offered residents $200,000 to sign a petition to join the United States. The man, identified only as Cliff, approached at least one taxi driver in Nuuk on Wednesday. The case comes amid President Trump’s…
foxnews.comDanish High Court Finds Authorities Violated Indigenous Rights in 2024 Removal of Greenlandic Woman’s Newborn
Western High Court found authorities breached Keira Alexandra Kronvold's rights under the 1989 ILO Indigenous and tribal peoples convention by using outdated FKU tests. Zammi, now 18 months old and living with a Danish foster family, was taken at two hours old in November 2024. T…
spacenews.comPituffik Space Base Holds Annual Greenlandic Heritage Week
Pituffik Space Base in Greenland hosted its annual Greenlandic Heritage Week festival on April 4, 2026, featuring a dog sled race with local Inuit participants. The event fosters community relations between the U.S. Space Force and Greenlandic villages through cultural activities…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Allies Highlight Denmark's Colonial History to Boost Influence in Greenland
A network of allies to President Trump is actively seeking to increase U.S. influence in Greenland. Their approach includes drawing attention to Denmark's past colonial actions, such as the insertion of birth control devices in thousands of Greenlandic women during the 1960s and…