Macron pledges support for Greenland's sovereignty
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to support Greenland, saying the Arctic island is not for sale and warning of growing "predatory ambition" toward the region.
Greenland’s PM signals readiness to boost US ties under Trump, emphasizing trade, mining, and Arctic cooperation amid global tensions and strategic interest from major powers.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede expressed readiness to enhance cooperation with the US under President-elect Donald Trump, local broadcaster KNR reported.
He highlighted Greenland's openness to trade and mining opportunities, emphasizing its strategic importance. Egede noted ongoing dialogues with Trump's team and called for broader collaboration amidst global tensions.
He stressed Greenland's role in the Arctic and acknowledged interest from global powers like the US, Russia, and China. Egede urged peaceful cooperation, referencing US Vice President-elect JD Vance's assurance against military action during a Fox News interview.
Denmark, seeking to address US security concerns and avoid conflict, has proposed increased US military presence in Greenland, according to Axios. Trump, who assumes office on January 20, has described Greenland as a strategic necessity for the US, raising concerns in Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans to discuss Greenland’s status with Trump, reaffirming confidence in diplomatic resolutions.
Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory since 1979, holds key strategic value due to its Arctic location and US military base.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until 15 September due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The World Bank has approved over $1 billion in new funding to support rebuilding efforts and infrastructure development in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial be cancelled, calling the case a “witch hunt” and suggesting Netanyahu should be pardoned.
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel held for a second day on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that American and Iranian officials are expected to engage in talks next week—marking a possible diplomatic shift after nearly two weeks of regional warfare.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the European Union to strengthen trust and cooperation with China, saying the two sides should focus on mutual success rather than rivalry.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Iran’s cooperation with the agency is not optional but a legal requirement.
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