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Faced with Trump, Greenlanders try to reassure their children

Ms Lykke Lynge and her kids are photographed in Nuuk, Greenland.
Ms Lykke Lynge and her kids are photographed in Nuuk, Greenland.

US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defense chiefs Feb 11

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 24, 2026

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US meeting in Abu Dhabi on Jan 23.
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US meeting in Abu Dhabi on Jan 23.

Denmark’s prime minister visits Greenland in show of support amid Trump crisis

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walking with Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 23.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walking with Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 23.

Nazis, Soviets and Trump: US’ fixation with Greenland

An American built Cold War-era satellite station, referred to locally as Mickey Mouse, on a hill above Kangerlussuaq, in western Greenland.
An American built Cold War-era satellite station, referred to locally as Mickey Mouse, on a hill above Kangerlussuaq, in western Greenland.

NATO chief says allies must step up Arctic security in Greenland deal with Trump

A person walks along a street as the sun sets near the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
A person walks along a street as the sun sets near the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Putin says who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia, says it might be worth $1.2 billion

Moscow has watched with glee as US President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland has widened Washington’s split with Europe.
Moscow has watched with glee as US President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland has widened Washington’s split with Europe.

Spain urges EU to create joint army amid Greenland dispute

French soldiers take part in a European military exercise in Santimbru, Romania, November 9, 2025. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu/File Photo
French soldiers take part in a European military exercise in Santimbru, Romania, November 9, 2025. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu/File Photo

Denmark says Greenland security talks must respect territorial integrity

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says NATO is fully aware of her country’s position concerning Greenland.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says NATO is fully aware of her country’s position concerning Greenland.

Trump demands ‘immediate negotiations’ to acquire Greenland, but says he ‘won’t use force’

US President Donald Trump delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Jan 21, 2026.
US President Donald Trump delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Jan 21, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.