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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Photo: Reuters
The leaders hold up the signed documents. Photo: Reuters
President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony. Photo: AP
Greenland

Trump, Denmark and Greenland sign deal to resolve Arctic stand-off

Trilateral accord permits US ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield and new bases while backing island self-determination.

Greenland

UK’s Burnham congratulates Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

Canada

Macron, Carney pledge closer ties in Atlantic island meeting amid US strains

Denmark

Denmark cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal

The Arctic island’s leaders have echoed that, saying the security agreement, which maintains Danish control, was long in coming.

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland’s government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Greenland on September 6. Photo: via AP
US-China relations

Why Trump’s Greenland deal is really about China ahead of Xi visit

Non-Nato ban targeting China and Russia boosts bargaining chips before Xi summit and mirrors Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions, analyst warns.

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United States

Trump claims US deal for ‘control’ of Greenland security against ‘adversaries’

US president says Washington will expand its military presence on the island; sources report the restrictions include China.

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Science

China and Russia launch first sea ice survey as Arctic tensions swell

Beijing and Moscow are stepping up cooperation in the polar region, drawing Washington’s attention as climate change opens new sea routes.

Members of China’s 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition team collect samples on August 9, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Greenland

‘We are family’: EU chief in Greenland to sign partnership deal

Brussels reinforces its support for the autonomous Danish Arctic territory coveted by Donald Trump.

China-EU relations

EU gives Arctic shipping route cold shoulder as China and Russia push ahead

Its opposition to the commercialisation of Arctic transit comes amid rising anxiety over Beijing and Moscow’s closer polar collaboration.

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United States

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland, signalling aim to boost Arctic ‌defences

Trump has repeatedly demanded to acquire Denmark’s semi-autonomous territory while Russia has warned against Nato’s Arctic expansion.

Soldiers take part in a drill for the first Danish conscripts near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
China-Russia relations

In Focus | Is the Irtysh River the choke-free Arctic shipping gateway that China needs?

A proposed Irtysh route could link China to the Arctic, but political and natural barriers would have to be overcome.

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China trade

China and Russia aim to boost Arctic shipping route’s competitiveness

Economist says appeal is likely to grow as traditional routes, such as the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, become riskier.

India

India joins China and South Korea in push for Arctic shipping routes

With Middle East sea lanes choked by conflict, melting polar ice offers Asia a seasonal two-week short cut to European ports.

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South Korea

South Korean ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern

The Northern Sea Route, chiefly used by Chinese and Russian vessels, could shorten voyages and save fuel, but requires Russian cooperation.

Container ships are loaded with cargo at Busan New Port in Busan, South Korea, in January 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE
China trade

The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags on

Operators are fast-tracking northern routes that bypass vulnerable chokepoints in the Middle East.

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The ship Dubai Tower, operated by Sea Legend, at Ningbo-Zhoushan port in Ningbo, eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Science

How warming in Siberia could shatter Trump’s Arctic ambitions

Sinking terrain and spiking methane threaten ambitious Arctic shipping routes, pipelines and mining projects, Chinese-led study warns.

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China-Russia relations

In Focus | Why the Arctic sea route has become so important for China and Russia

Global shipping disruptions, along with oil and gas projects, have added to the strategic value of the Northern Sea Route.

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Spain

Solar eclipse turns day to night in Spain, wows crowds across Europe

The rare celestial event drew gasps, cheers and even tears, as the moon passed between the Earth and sun.

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The moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse near the silhouette of an Osborne Bull, in Navarrete, northern Spain, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Why China’s polar expedition to the Arctic Ocean has drawn US ire

Transiting the Bering Sea, research ships were closely tracked amid Washington’s concern about Beijing’s long-term strategy in the region.

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United States

Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says

Secretary general says allies are strengthening the alliance after agreeing to higher spending, amid continued pressure from Trump.

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South Korea

Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost

Coming a close second to Germany shows ‘K-defence’ can hold its own on the world stage, military experts say.

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The Royal Canadian navy hosts the South Korean navy’s Dosan Ahn Chang-ho during a welcome ceremony in Esquimalt, British Columbia, on May 25. Photo: The Canadian Press/AP
United States

Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland at summit

US president says he has ‘very good relationship’ with ‘loyal’ Turkey and is weighing up selling F-35 fighter jets to them.

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US President Donald Trump meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the start of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China

New measures focus on critical minerals, drone capabilities and missile shields as members boost the alliance’s industrial base.

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United States

As I see it | Is ‘no Greenland seafood for China’ the US’ new security doctrine?

A Trump appointee shares a vision of Washington taking over the island’s seafood industry and keeping exports from the Chinese.

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Science

‘Unhealthy environment’: Arctic researcher Li Xueke leaves the US for Hong Kong

Li is among a growing cohort of US-based researchers moving to Asia as Donald Trump terminates grants for climate-related projects.

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Li Xueke says her new base in Hong Kong will provide ample opportunities for climate research and sustainable energy. Photo: Handout
Nordic nations

Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

For the first time in Danish history, the new cabinet will consist of more women than men.

(First row, from left) Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen of the Moderates party, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats party, Pia Olsen Dyhr of the Socialist People’s Party and Martin Lidegaard of Denmark’s The Social Liberal Party address the media outside Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Japan

Japanese MP’s claim China eyes Antarctic ‘treasure trove’ dismissed

A polar law expert says the continent’s strict mining ban has no expiry date, despite concerns raised in Japan’s parliament.

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Climate change

Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records

Climate agencies predict planet will experience a new hottest-ever year before 2031.

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