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Greenland says more surveillance and security needed in region

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen take part in a conference at Sciences Po university in Paris, France, on Jan 28.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen take part in a conference at Sciences Po university in Paris, France, on Jan 28.

Australia committed to retaking ownership of Darwin port, Albanese says

Machinery can be seen sitting at the Port of Darwin, located in the Northern Territory's capital city of Darwin in Australia, April 21, 2017. Picture taken April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Tom Westbrook
Machinery can be seen sitting at the Port of Darwin, located in the Northern Territory's capital city of Darwin in Australia, April 21, 2017. Picture taken April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Tom Westbrook

Indian security forces kill 16 Maoist rebels

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.

German Chancellor Merz warns great power politics makes world ‘a dangerous place’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pointed to Russia’s war in Ukraine, a rising China and a United States that is “radically reshaping its foreign and security policy”.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pointed to Russia’s war in Ukraine, a rising China and a United States that is “radically reshaping its foreign and security policy”.

News analysis

South Asia’s risky gamble as it engages with the Taliban

Afghanistan's Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi addresses a delegation during a meeting in New Delhi, India, on Nov 21, 2025.
Afghanistan's Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi addresses a delegation during a meeting in New Delhi, India, on Nov 21, 2025.

US needs Greenland because ‘Europeans project weakness’, says Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said European leaders will come to understand that they need the US security umbrella.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said European leaders will come to understand that they need the US security umbrella.

Qatar fashion show postponed on regional security concerns, organisers say

The show was supposed to take place from Jan 19 to Jan 21.
The show was supposed to take place from Jan 19 to Jan 21.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security.

Israel signs security pact with Germany, cites Iran threat

The declaration was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
The declaration was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

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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.