Unpacking Trump’s Obsession: What’s So Great About Greenland Anyway?

Donald Trump spent the wee hours of Tuesday morning throwing a Truth Social tantrum over Greenland, the semiautonomous territory of Denmark he’s decided the United States simply must acquire—even if most Americans, Greenlanders, and our European allies seem firmly opposed to his imperial designs on the island. In post after post, Trump raged against those

Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland. United States President Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland has rattled investors worldwide, with stock markets and the US dollar tumbling following his latest threats over the territory. Trump, who claims that Greenland is vital to

Trump reiterates US desire to take control over Greenland

A man walks on a snow-covered street among residential buildings in the city center in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 19, 2026. Sean Gallup/Getty Images When asked about pushback on his desire to take control of Greenland, President Donald Trump said, “I don’t think they’re going to push back too much. We have to have it.”

Europe has five options for responding to Trump’s Greenland threats. None of them look good

European negotiators believed they had bought stability in July 2025 amid the global trade turmoil sparked by Donald Trump’s liberation day tariffs. The EU’s deal with the US involved eliminating tariffs on American goods, purchasing US energy and committing to American investment. But six months later, as the US president made his intentions regarding Greenland

Europe shouldn’t start a war it can’t win over Greenland: Marc Champion

Europe’s principled stance over Greenland will stumble over the hard reality of US power.Photographer: Sean Gallup/Getty Images Europe Published on :  20 Jan 2026, 10:12 am Key topics:Trump pressures Denmark over Greenland, straining NATO alliances EU trade war threats risk backfiring due to reliance on US security Europe seen as too weak to counter US

Chinese ‘mega embassy’ wins UK approval in London ahead of Starmer’s China visit

The controversial proposal includes the construction of 208 secret rooms and a hidden chamber By The News Digital January 20, 2026 Chinese ‘mega embassy’ wins UK approval in London ahead of Starmer’s China visit The UK government has given greenlight to controversial Chinese mega embassy construction in east London , despite the allies’ objections and rising security

From Chagos Islands to Greenland Trump flags national security risks: Here’s why

Chagos Islands were separated from Mauritius in 1965 as a condition imposed ahead of independence From Chagos Islands to Greenland Trump flags national security risks: Here’s why Donald Trump has criticized the UK government for its “stupidity” and “weakness” over its plan to transfer the ownership of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The deal also includes