A somewhat orthodox idea running through the MAGA side of social media claims to have solved one of Donald Trump’s most controversial foreign policy obsessions. The so-called diplomatic solution suggests that Donald’s son, Barron Trump, could marry Denmark’s Princess Isabella and secure Greenland for the United States as a dowry gift.The bizarre theory has gone […]
TOI correspondent from Washington: Hours after top Trump aide Stephen Miller audaciously asserted US “right” over Greenland, leaders of eight European nations on Tuesday stood up for Denmark and its self-governing constituent, bringing the 75-year old transatlantic alliance to a crossroad.“Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to […]
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Tuesday welcomed a pledge of solidarity from European leaders and renewed his call for the United States to engage in a “respectful dialogue” with Greenland through established diplomatic and political channels.“I will again ask the United States to seek a respectful dialogue. Support by European leaders important at a […]
In a bold statement, a White House aide suggested that military action in Greenland could be on the table, referring to it as a former Danish ‘colony.’ President Trump is eyeing the Arctic territory for its strategic significance amid growing foreign naval presence. A top White House aide on Monday did not rule out the […]
The US bombardment of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, has sent fresh shockwaves far beyond Latin America — all the way to Greenland — where Donald Trump’s latest remarks are being read as an ominous signal of what could come next.Trump, in Florida, said, “We need Greenland for national security, not […]
If geopolitics had a sense of humour, this would be the punchline. President Donald Trump has nominated a MAGA ally as the United States’ first-ever special envoy to Greenland — a job that didn’t exist until Trump’s long-running fascination with the ice-covered island refused to melt away. The move, announced Sunday, immediately set off alarm […]
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen (left) , US President Donald Trump (rigth) Denmark has summoned the US chargé d’affaires Mark Stroh following allegations that American citizens with ties to Donald Trump attempted to carry out an influence campaign in Greenland. The move came after an investigation by Danish broadcaster DR, which reported that at least three […]
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny at a combative House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday, after appearing to confirm that the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland and Panama if necessary. He also refused to provide direct answers about his use of encrypted Signal chats to discuss military operations — a move […]
Representative Image (AI-generated) Iceland is experiencing one of its hottest summers, with temperatures exceeding 26 degrees Celsius on May 15. According to the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA), this extreme heat is a result of global warming and has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than the historical average.The Arctic region […]
In a challenge to President Trump’s vow to take control of Greenland, President Emmanuel Macron of France will visit the Arctic island on June 15 with the aim of “contributing to the reinforcement of European sovereignty.“The French presidency announced the visit on Saturday, saying Macron had accepted an invitation from Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s PM, and […]
