Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, this week to open a new Canadian consulate as both allies seek to strengthen ties amid turbulent relations with the United States. CBC | World News
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US sends fighter jets over Greenland as tensions simmer over Trump’s demands
A significant number of American military jets took part in the drills over five days. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Amid threats of annexation, could Canada and Greenland grow closer?
Canada and Greenland already had plenty in common before facing threats of annexation from the White House — but all that attention could make for a timely reason to strengthen a key relationship. CBC’s Emma Godmere traveled to Greenland’s capital of Nuuk to hear from residents about being in the international spotlight and pursuing stronger ties with Canada. CBC | ...
Read More »Denmark summons top U.S. diplomat after reports of American influence operations in Greenland
Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that U.S. citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry said on Wednesday. CBC | World News
Read More »Macron rejects Trump’s plan for Greenland, proposal to let Putin mediate Israel-Iran crisis
The French leader was visiting Greenland — a self-governing part of Denmark with the right to declare independence that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take over — ahead of a trip to Canada for the G7 leaders’ summit. CBC | World News
Read More »Macron takes 10-word swipe at Trump as he arrives in Greenland
The visit precedes a G7 summit in Canada, where Mr Macron is expected to again confront Mr Trump over climate and Arctic sovereignty. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Greenland PM’s 15-word slapdown of Donald Trump as he warns ‘we can’t be bought!’
Jens-Frederik Nielsen hits back at US president’s goal to ‘acquire’ the Arctic island after hints of use of force Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »JD Vance slams Denmark during visit to U.S. space base in Greenland
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance slammed Denmark during a visit to Greenland on Friday, saying it has not done a good job in keeping the semi-autonomous Danish territory and its people safe from incursions by China and Russia, while pledging respect for Greenland’s sovereignty and asking its people ‘to partner’ with the United States. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. putting ‘unacceptable pressure’ on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM
The United States is exerting “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week. CBC | World News
Read More »Independence is key election issue as Greenland residents cast ballots on Tuesday
Greenland residents voted on Tuesday in an election brought into the international spotlight by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the mineral-rich island, firing up a debate over its independence. CBC | World News
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