U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday his proposal for the United States to annex Greenland, sparking strong criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials over a planned visit by a high-level U.S. delegation later this week.
Trump called Greenland crucial for U.S. national security, suggesting future annexation is possible. He claimed to have support from some within Greenland, stating, "They're calling us; we're not calling them."
Greenland’s caretaker Prime Minister Mute Egede called the upcoming visit, led by Usha Vance—wife of Vice President JD Vance—a "provocation," stating his government would refuse meetings. He criticised the U.S. for interfering with Greenland's democratic processes.
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of Greenland's Democrats, urged political unity and expressed concern over the timing of the U.S. visit amid ongoing coalition negotiations and upcoming municipal elections.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen described the visit as "problematic," calling it disrespectful towards Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also emphasised cooperation with the U.S. must respect "fundamental rules of sovereignty."
The U.S. delegation, which includes White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, plans to visit Pituffik space base and participate in local cultural events, including a dogsled race. White House spokesman Brian Hughes insisted the trip aimed solely to "advance economic cooperation" and honour local culture.
Security preparations for the visit are significant, with military aircraft and Danish police officers already deployed to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk.
Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland, driven by its strategic location and mineral wealth, continues to fuel diplomatic tensions, as both Greenland and Denmark firmly oppose any U.S. takeover.
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A major Tehran airport came under heavy air attacks on Saturday morning (7 March), Iranian news agencies reported. The attacks on Mehrabad Airport came as the Middle East conflict entered its seventh day.
Officials in Azerbaijan have said they have stopped terror attacks in Azerbaijan including on an Israeli Embassy, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and a Synagogue. Tensions between regional and global powers escalate. Military activity, security alerts and travel disruptions continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” almost a week into the conflict with Tehran. Trump made the comments on social media on Friday (6 March), hours after the Iranian president said unspecified countries had begun mediation efforts.
The Israeli military says it has destroyed an underground bunker beneath Iran’s leadership complex in Tehran that it claims was built for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
In an exclusive interview with AnewZ, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Islamic Republic is "not targeting neighbouring countries," amid reports of drone strikes on Nakhchivan International Airport on Thursday (5 March).
Trump tells Axios he wants direct involvement in who takes over as Iran's next leader, rejecting Khamenei's son as "unacceptable" and citing the need for a figure who can bring "peace and harmony".
Officials in Azerbaijan have said they have stopped terror attacks in Azerbaijan including on an Israeli Embassy, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and a Synagogue. Tensions between regional and global powers escalate. Military activity, security alerts and travel disruptions continue.
Türkiye and Iran’s foreign ministers spoke by phone after reports that a ballistic missile entered Turkish airspace, with Tehran denying responsibility and insisting its recent strikes targeted only U.S. and Israeli facilities.
China has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their growing border dispute through dialogue and diplomatic channels, as clashes between their security forces entered a seventh day and left more than 160 people dead or injured, according to the United Nations.
Newly released FBI records summarising interviews with an unidentified woman contain allegations that U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to force her to perform a sexual act when she was a teenager, according to documents published by the U.S. Justice Department.
Australia’s move to ban social media access for children under 16 has intensified a global debate, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.
Indonesia will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16, its communications and digital ministry said on Friday (6 March), becoming the latest country to introduce online guardrails aimed at reducing the risks of addiction and cyberbullying.
Ukraine has accused Hungary of taking seven employees of a state-owned bank hostage in Budapest.
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