Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.

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A White House AI post showing Trump with a penguin amid Greenland rhetoric went viral and drew mockery online, with users pointing out penguins don’t live in the Arctic and calling the post embarrassing.

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Greenland's Kangerlussuaq is becoming a key hub for laser satellite comms due to its clear skies and polar location. The new ESA station will boost data speeds and security while lowering costs.

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Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that nobody other than Greenland and Denmark has the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland. “We are ready to cooperate more in economics, but that’s something we have to talk about in mutual respect,” he said.

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After weeks of threats and tariff talk, Donald Trump has flipped the script on Greenland. Instead of force or trade punishment, the US president is now pushing a negotiated deal with NATO that could reshape control of the Arctic. All you need to know.

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After talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump has hit pause on his hardline Greenland push and is now pitching a deal. Here's what we know about Trump's Greenland framework deal.

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Earlier in the day, Trump shared an AI-edited image that shows him sitting alongside a map of the US that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders.

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The move comes after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged calm over President Trump's tariff threat as the trade relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom sharply deteriorated over the Greenland standoff.

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In 1979, Greenland was a quiet buffer, but in 2026, President Trump’s demand to purchase the island has sparked a global crisis. Citing missile defence and rare earth needs, the US now uses tariffs to pressure Europe, turning the Arctic into a high-stakes security battleground.

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US, Danish, NATO and NORAD forces are increasing readiness in Greenland amid rising tensions over Trump's ambitions to take over or control the semi-autonomous region of Denmark. Officials call the moves routine, but the unusual troop buildups raise fears of limited conflict if talks fail

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US military aircraft will deploy to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base for long-planned NORAD activities amid Arctic tensions, as Trump pushes claims over Greenland, citing security threats from Russia and China.

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In a statement, Store said he made it clear to Trump that the Norwegian government has no role in awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Denmark is proposing that NATO start surveillance operations in Greenland, with the support of the Arctic island, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said Monday after meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte.

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Although NATO allies largely cooperate today, recurring diplomatic rifts have repeatedly tested the alliance, shaped by divergent strategic priorities and national interests over the decades.

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In a video posted on the social media platform X, Williams was heard performing the US national anthem when a person from the audience exclaims, leave Greenland alone.

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Investors shifted toward safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc, reflecting a risk-off sentiment following heightened tariff uncertainties, pushing the dollar under pressure across major currency pairs.

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US President Donald Trump renewed threats to annex Greenland, accusing Denmark of failing to counter a Russian threat despite NATO warnings for 20 years. His remarks come amid rising tensions over the strategic Arctic territory.

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US lawmakers view Greenland as a vital asset due to its rare earth minerals and strategic location. The region is now central to American defence plans against global rivals in the Arctic.

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Thousands protested across Denmark and Greenland against US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland, with rallies in Copenhagen and Nuuk as Trump escalated tensions by imposing tariffs on Greenland’s allies, drawing sharp criticism from European leaders.

‘Make America Go Away’: Thousands protest on streets of Greenland, Denmark over Trump’s threats – SEE PICS

US President Donald Trump warned the US could leave NATO if allies do not back his bid to acquire Greenland, calling it vital for national security. He also threatened tariffs on countries opposing the plan, despite European allies deploying troops and voicing opposition.

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On Thursday (Jan 15), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a briefing that the employment of European troops in Greenland has no impact on Trump’s plans to take over Greenland.

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Amid Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland, US senators introduced a bipartisan bill to block funding for any action to annex or control NATO territory. The move highlights growing congressional opposition as Greenland and Denmark firmly reject US ownership claims.

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President Trump warns that the US must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia and China from occupying the Arctic. He says Washington will act the 'hard way' if a deal with Denmark is not reached.

'Russia or China will occupy Greenland': Trump warns if the US does nothing

US President Donald Trump is weighing options to “acquire” Greenland from Denmark, including possible military force, calling it a national security priority to counter Russia and China. Denmark warned such action could shatter NATO. 

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