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Trump, Denmark, Greenland to sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

Trump, Denmark, Greenland to sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is due to meet with leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday to sign a deal that will allow a larger US military presence on Greenland and could end a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich island.

Key moments in Trump's push to control Greenland

Key moments in Trump's push to control Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to boost its military presence on the island, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases there, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal

Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal

By Stine Jacobsen and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Denmark, Greenland and the United States are set to sign a deal on Greenland's security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put Arctic security under NATO's watch rather than leaving it solely to Washington and

Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with wars in Iran, Ukraine on agenda

Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with wars in Iran, Ukraine on agenda

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Donald Trump is set for a whirlwind schedule of meetings with leaders from four continents at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, against the backdrop of an unstable Middle East and a four-and-a-half-year-old war in Ukraine that

Trump to use UN speech to defend Iran war, tout peace efforts

Trump to use UN speech to defend Iran war, tout peace efforts

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump will use a UN General Assembly address on Tuesday to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to tout what he sees as progress toward peace and a global order

Trump could've had this Greenland agreement all along | Opinion

Trump could've had this Greenland agreement all along | Opinion

Greenland and Denmark sound like they just waited for our petulant president to finish his tantrum about something he could've just asked for.

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Trump’s appearance at the United Nations comes as allies are increasingly united in believing that the U.S. can’t be counted on as a reliable partner.

Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself

Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself

President Donald Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly at a challenging moment for the world and his presidency

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

By Stine Jacobsen and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

By Stine Jacobsen, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Tom Little COPENHAGEN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control"

Denmark says Greenland sovereignty safe under Trump's deal

Denmark says Greenland sovereignty safe under Trump's deal

By Stine Jacobsen, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Tom Little COPENHAGEN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Denmark said on Saturday that its sovereignty over Greenland would not be compromised by a deal taking shape with the Trump administration that would allow a significant expansion of the US military presence on

President Trump Announces Deal for Enhanced U.S. Military Presence and Security Control in Greenland

President Trump Announces Deal for Enhanced U.S. Military Presence and Security Control in Greenland

President Trump has announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland to establish a significant U.S. military presence and grant the United States permanent control over security in Greenland. This deal, confirmed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. According to President Trump, the agreement will prevent American adversaries from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit U.S. approval. The three governments are expected to sign the agreement at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. This development follows a period of diplomatic tension after President Trump's earlier suggestions of acquiring Greenland, which were met with rejection from Denmark and Greenland. The new accord appears to resolve these tensions by focusing on security cooperation while recognizing Denmark's sovereignty and Greenland's right to self-determination. The U.S. already has military access to Greenl...