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'Not Funny:' Trump's Ambassador Nominee Billy Long's Iceland is US '52nd State' Joke Angers Nordic Country

Iceland reacts strongly to a US ambassador nominee's '52nd state' joke, with petitions and official concerns highlighting tensions over Arctic sovereignty and respect.

International Business Times UK

In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

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Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt 'Overwhelmed' and Almost to Tears on Camera After Meeting with POTUS

Greenland's foreign minister became visibly emotional after meeting US officials, highlighting the pressure faced by small nations amid rising tensions over Arctic security and sovereignty.

International Business Times UK

Greenland’s Foreign Minister Breaks Down In Tears As Trump’s Greenland Threats Escalate

Greenland’s foreign minister breaks down in tears as Trump’s Greenland threats ramp up while NATO troops deploy.

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NATO allies launch Arctic drills as Trump eyes Greenland

Germany, Sweden, Norway, France and the Netherlands are increasing their presence in the Arctic.

Axios

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global competition intensifies and climate change accelerates, the world’s oceans are also becoming the front line of 21st-century geopolitics.

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What next for Iran as Trump pulls back?

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International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk amid a political crisis triggered by President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

The Independent UK

Snow could hit London as weather maps show arctic blast heading for UK

Another ‘Beast from the East’ could be on the cards this January

Evening Standard

EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

Euronews

Europe Sends Soldiers to Greenland as Trump Reignites Explosive US 'Ownership' Claims

European nations have begun deploying troops to Greenland as diplomatic tensions surge after United States President Donald Trump revived controversial claims that the U.S. must control the territory, drawing firm rejection from Denmark and Greenland and raising geopolitical alarm.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Greenland Push Sparks Russia WW3 Warning as Europe Readies Troops

Russia issues WW3 warning over Trump's Greenland ambitions as Europe deploys troops amid rising Arctic tensions.

International Business Times UK

Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in

British troops among those to take part in joint exercises as Trump’s desire to own Greenland still ‘intact’ despite talks

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Greenland: new shipping routes, hidden minerals – and a frontline between the US and Russia?

Key maps show the growing strategic importance of Greenland as Arctic ice melts under global heating

The Guardian - UK

How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

The Independent UK

Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive

Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are set to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory

The Independent UK

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security

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Radio France Internationale

France to step up Greenland deployment with land, air and sea forces

France began deploying troops to Greenland on Thursday and said it would send additional "land, air and sea" forces in the coming days, confirming the presence of high-mountain specialists from the French army on the ground as part of a European military exercise after inconclusive talks in Washington.

Euronews

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

Evening Standard

UK sends officer to Greenland for joint military operation

Downing Street said it shared US President Donald Trump’s concerns around security in the region.

The Independent UK

UK sends military officer to Greenland amid ongoing Trump threats

Other Nato allies are also stepping up their presence in the region

Euronews

'We agreed to disagree’ on Trump ‘conquering’ Greenland, Danish FM says after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

US threats to seize Greenland drew a warning from France on Wednesday, after leader Donald Trump renewed claims that Washington should take control of the Arctic island for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron warned that any move affecting Greenland’s sovereignty would bring “unprecedented” consequences.

The Independent UK

Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence

‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark

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