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Greenland

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.

Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference after attending a special summit of European Union leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on goods from a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference after attending a special summit of European Union leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on goods from a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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.

Freezers full of seal meat: How Greenland’s hunting culture helps emergency preparedness

Kaaleeraq Ringsted, 74, poses with his frozen food in his home in Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Kaaleeraq Ringsted, 74, poses with his frozen food in his home in Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

News analysis

Three key provisions in Trump’s Greenland deal with NATO. Will they be enough?

Few details have filtered out about the diplomatic compromise that apparently satisfied Mr Trump enough for him to withdraw his initial Greenland tariff threat.
Few details have filtered out about the diplomatic compromise that apparently satisfied Mr Trump enough for him to withdraw his initial Greenland tariff threat.

EU wants US trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

European Council President Antonio Costa (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the end of an informal meeting of the members of the European Council in Brussels.
European Council President Antonio Costa (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the end of an informal meeting of the members of the European Council in Brussels.

Explainer-Can Donald Trump buy Greenland?

General view of settlement of Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
General view of settlement of Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

'Trump whisperer' Rutte steers NATO around Greenland crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

EU must show unity on Greenland, Ukraine, Board of Peace, preserve U.S. ties

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters, on the day of a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters, on the day of a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq//File Photo

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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.