Greenland

15:06

WEF 2026

'I won’t use force' to take Greenland, Donald Trump tells WEF, and calls for 'immediate negotiations'

“I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the U.S.,” US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum. During his Wednesday (21 January) address, he once more cited national security concerns as the reason for wanting to own the Arctic island.

13:05

NATO-U.S.

U.S. 'to slash' personnel numbers within NATO as Greenland dispute fractures alliance

In a move reinforcing the "Fortress America" doctrine that has rattled global markets, the United States plans to reduce personnel within critical NATO command centres.

10:39

Greenland dispute

European Parliament freezes U.S. trade deal amid Trump tariff threats

The European Parliament has frozen the ratification of a trade agreement with the United States after fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels.

08:15

Wall Street

Wall Street ends lower on fresh tariff threats

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Tuesday as global markets fell after U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff threats against Europe unsettled investors and revived fears of renewed volatility.

18:45

Trump's year in charge

Wars, peace and tariffs: Donald Trump’s first year back in power

One year into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has used tariffs, military operations and immigration crackdowns to drive an expansive vision of U.S. power that is generating strong resistance abroad and sharpening political divides at home.

09:26

Expert view

Is the row over Greenland testing NATO unity and Europe’s Arctic role?

The United States’ renewed push over Greenland is exposing deeper strains in transatlantic relations, as analysts warn Washington’s approach reflects long-standing unilateral tendencies that could test NATO unity and Europe’s influence.

04:30

U.S.-Greenland

Trump ties Greenland threat to Nobel peace prize snub, EU prepares response

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his push to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, as tensions with Europe escalate and the European Union considers retaliatory measures that could reignite a transatlantic trade war.

16:46

Greenland-U.S. tensions

Starmer raises sovereignty concerns in call with Trump

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.

16:04

Greenland-U.S. tensions

Trump tariff threat ‘a maximalist move’ on Europe over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.

14:48

Greenland-U.S.

Greenland row: EU prepares retaliation to Trump tariffs

The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.

06:30

Global Markets

Euro dips to seven-week low after Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations

Global markets are rattled after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland, sending the euro to a seven-week low and raising concerns about renewed transatlantic trade tensions.

16:43

Greenland tariff row

EU leaders unite as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland dispute

European leaders voiced growing alarm on Sunday over U.S. threats to impose tariffs on eight NATO allies, warning the move could destabilize transatlantic relations and heighten tensions in the Arctic.

10:37

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 17 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 17th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

21:08

U.S.-Greenland tensions

Denmark protests back Greenland as Trump threatens tariffs over Arctic island

Thousands of protesters rallied across Denmark on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Greenland after Donald Trump threatened to use economic pressure, including tariffs, and did not rule out force to secure U.S. control of the Arctic island, demonstrators and organisers said.

01:20

Greenland talks

White House calls Greenland talks 'productive' despite Danish pushback

The White House says a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Danish officials over Greenland was "productive."

00:07

Greenland

European allies send small troop teams to Greenland

European countries have sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland as Denmark moves ahead with plans for a larger NATO presence on the island, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's insistence that Washington may use force to acquire the territory.

17:00

Greenland

Polish PM: Poland will not send soldiers to Greenland

Poland will not send troops to Greenland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, warning that any military action by one NATO member against the territory of another would fundamentally undermine the alliance and global security.

01:00

Arctic Security

Denmark boosts military presence in Greenland with NATO allies

Denmark has announced an immediate increase in its military presence in Greenland, citing growing security tensions in the Arctic.

23:41

Greenland talks

Denmark says talks fail to shift U.S. position on Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Wednesday that Denmark was unable to change the U.S. position on Greenland after talks with American officials in Washington.

23:41

Arctic Tensions

Denmark, U.S. clash over Greenland in frank White House talks

Denmark says deep differences with the United States remain over Greenland’s future, despite what officials described as frank but constructive talks in Washington.

20:45

Greenland military groups

Sweden is sending military officers to Greenland

Sweden is sending a group of military officers to Greenland at Denmark’s request, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday, as Nordic countries and NATO allies step up coordination around the Arctic territory.

16:18

U.S.-Greenland

Macron: “Unprecedented” consequences if U.S. touches Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Wednesday (14 January) that any attempt to affect the sovereignty of Greenland, a European ally, would have serious consequences, amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to take control of the Arctic territory.

08:56

Greenland

Trump dismisses Greenland leader's rejection of U.S. control ahead of high-level talks over Arctic territory

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Greenland’s rejection of U.S. control, responding sharply to remarks by the island’s prime minister and signalling continued interest in the Arctic territory.

02:30

U.S. - Denmark

Greenlanders urge diplomacy ahead of talks with U.S. over Trump takeover threats

Greenlanders voiced support for diplomacy ahead of high-level talks in Washington on Wednesday, following renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take control of the Arctic territory.