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Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal

September 20, 2026

Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal

Ambassador Mike Waltz says President Trump will push Gulf leaders and allies to enforce Iran sanctions at the United Nations, warning of consequences for noncompliance.

Security expert hails Trump's Greenland pact as a 'big deal' on par with Alaska purchase

September 19, 2026

Security expert hails Trump's Greenland pact as a 'big deal' on par with Alaska purchase

Col. Grant Newsham says President Donald Trump's Greenland deal effectively neutralizes Russian and Chinese ambitions across North American geography.

Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights

September 18, 2026

Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights

President Donald Trump's Greenland deal bars China and Russia from the Arctic island and grants permanent U.S. military basing with no expiration.

Iceland voters say no to negotiations to join EU

August 30, 2026

Iceland voters say no to negotiations to join EU

Icelandic voters reportedly narrowly rejected a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union, as voters sided with independence versus the capital city's general desire to restart talks that were suspended more than a decade ago.

Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

August 23, 2026

Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

Greenland's government recommends that cruise ships avoid certain fjords after residents cite noise, wildlife concerns and a desire to preserve hunting grounds.

Trump envoy warns China's power move at sea is threat 'we cannot afford to ignore'

July 8, 2026

Trump envoy warns China's power move at sea is threat 'we cannot afford to ignore'

U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Warren Stephens warned that China is weaponizing port infrastructure and supply chains as tools of political coercion against nations.

Trump says NATO failed two key tests during high-stakes Turkey summit: 'Not happy'

July 8, 2026

Trump says NATO failed two key tests during high-stakes Turkey summit: 'Not happy'

Trump says he was deliberately testing NATO allies on Greenland and Iran, declaring both efforts failed as tensions escalate at the Ankara summit.

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

July 8, 2026

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

Mette Frederiksen declared Greenland "not for sale" at the NATO summit, vowing to defend Denmark's sovereignty after Trump said the U.S. should control it.

Greenland talks on ‘good trajectory,’ White House says amid Trump takeover push

April 17, 2026

Greenland talks on ‘good trajectory,’ White House says amid Trump takeover push

U.S. officials say negotiations with Denmark and Greenland are moving in a positive direction, even as tensions remain over Trump’s push for greater U.S. control of the strategic Arctic island.

Denmark secretly prepared to blow up Greenland's runways to stop US aircraft: report

March 19, 2026

Denmark secretly prepared to blow up Greenland's runways to stop US aircraft: report

Denmark disguised a troop deployment to Greenland as a NATO exercise called Arctic Endurance, with soldiers carrying explosives, DR reported, citing 12 high-level sources.

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Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
982
During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025