NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
1 day, 9 hours ago

NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference

Al Jazeera  

United States President-elect Donald Trump has drawn the ire of world leaders as he highlighted brazen foreign policy plans. Speaking to reporters from his Mar-a-Lago estate in a wide-ranging media conference late on Tuesday, two weeks before he takes the reins at the White House, Trump made startling claims regarding NATO and Ukraine’s potential membership, Israel’s war on Gaza, and Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on X. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the use of the military. An autonomous territory of longtime US ally Denmark, Trump said the US needed Greenland for “national security purposes”.

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Trump’s provocative, often confusing, U.S. foreign policy is back
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4 hours, 52 minutes ago

Trump’s provocative, often confusing, U.S. foreign policy is back

The Hindu  

In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming U.S. leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details — leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken. He called the border with the United States’ northern neighbour an “artificially drawn line,” and promised to rename the Gulf of …

Greenland important for the U.S., says Trump's pick for national security adviser
4 hours, 54 minutes ago

Greenland important for the U.S., says Trump's pick for national security adviser

The Hindu  

Greenland is important for the United States' national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said on Wednesday, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island. During an interview with Fox News, Mr. Waltz, who was tapped to serve as Mr. Trump's national security adviser, was asked about Mr. Trump wanting U.S. control over …

Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First
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1 day, 9 hours ago

Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump’s imperialist designs on Greenland, Canada and Panama often sound like the ramblings of a real estate shark who equates foreign and trade policy to a hunt for new deals. Trump, in his unique way, is grappling with national security questions the US must face in a new world shaped by China’s rise, the inequalities of globalization, …

What's Trump eyeing with claims on Canada, Panama Canal and Greenland
1 day, 9 hours ago

What's Trump eyeing with claims on Canada, Panama Canal and Greenland

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump's statements and social media posts have reignited debates and speculation about his aspirations for American territorial expansion. Trump has proposed using "economic force" to make Canada the 51st state of the US, and has expressed his desire to retake the Panama Canal, and acquire Greenland from Denmark. WHAT TRUMP SAID ON CONTROLLING CANADA, GREENLAND AND PANAMA …

'Not committing to that': Trump leaves military action open for Greenland, Panama Canal
1 day, 9 hours ago

'Not committing to that': Trump leaves military action open for Greenland, Panama Canal

India Today  

PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. Addressing Trump’s comments in an interview with Danish broadcaster TV2, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the United States Denmark’s …

Donald Trump Jr in Greenland with a message from his dad: We're going to treat you well
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1 day, 9 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr in Greenland with a message from his dad: We're going to treat you well

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large US military base, heightening speculation that the incoming US administration could seek to acquire it. The president-elect later told a news conference he wouldn’t rule out using military force or economic coercion …

Trump wants to buy Greenland: Here's how much it would cost the United States
1 day, 13 hours ago

Trump wants to buy Greenland: Here's how much it would cost the United States

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is renewing his calls for the U.S. to purchase Danish's autonomous territory of Greenland. The overall answer is that it's unclear how much Trump would need to dole out of the U.S. coffers if he wanted to go forward with buying Greenland. It soon became clear that his intentions are to further his father's intention to buy the …

Takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference
1 day, 13 hours ago

Takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Florida — Less than two weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday took some of his most audacious claims and promises of the transition period and amped them up to new levels. Some of the highlights from the press conference: The new Trump imperialism Trump ran on an isolationist “America First” agenda, promising to spend more …

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the …

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: ‘We’re going to treat you well’
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1 day, 20 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: ‘We’re going to treat you well’

Associated Press  

President-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large U.S. military base, heightening speculation that the incoming U.S. administration could seek to acquire it. The president-elect later told a news conference he wouldn’t rule out using military force or economic coercion …

Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban
2 days, 9 hours ago

Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban

India TV News  

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing their critical importance to U.S. national security. Criticism of Biden’s offshore drilling ban Trump criticized outgoing President Joe Biden’s recent ban on offshore energy drilling in federally controlled waters, including the East and West coasts, parts of Alaska, …

Ex Trump aide finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex Trump aide finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Robert O’Brien appeared on Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News, suggesting that the U.S. …

Russia's ex-Prez Dmitry Medvedev suggests Trump or Musk should buy Greenland instead of US annexing it
1 week, 3 days ago

Russia's ex-Prez Dmitry Medvedev suggests Trump or Musk should buy Greenland instead of US annexing it

Firstpost  

Russia’s ex-President Dmitry Medvedev suggested that either US President-elect Donald Trump or Tesla CEO Elon Musk should personally open their wallets if they want Greenland The Deputy Chair of the Russian Security Council and the former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, suggested that US President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk should buy Greenland instead of Washington annexing the …

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter
1 week, 5 days ago

Sources explain 'Trump's fixation' on Panama and Greenland: CNN reporter

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has been threatening to take over sovereign territories and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, and sources revealed the motives for his bluster. "Donald Trump's fixation this week over wanting to take control over the Panama Canal, as well as the revival of his desire to purchase Greenland, a Danish territory, is really part of a larger negotiating …

Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live
2 weeks ago

Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live

The Independent  

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Trump repeats call to acquire Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland
2 weeks ago

Trump repeats call to acquire Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland

Deccan Chronicle  

US President-elect Donald Trump has repeated his call to acquire the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland, citing national security and economic benefits, in his Christmas greetings.Through a series of posts on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday, Trump reiterated his long-standing views on the importance of these territories for the United States. "Merry Christmas to all, including to …

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'
2 weeks ago

First Panama Canal, now Greenland: Why Trump wants to take control of territories that are 'not for sale'

India Today  

Donald Trump is yet to begin his second term in office but has already started making ripples across the world. The US President-elect has sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting the US should take control of two major regions that are, quite firmly, not for sale: the Panama Canal and Greenland. During a conservative conference in Arizona, Trump complained about …

Trump targets Panama, Greenland and Canada in 40-post Christmas Truth Social tear
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2 weeks ago

Trump targets Panama, Greenland and Canada in 40-post Christmas Truth Social tear

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump had a far-reaching Christmas wish this year: sovereignty over Canada, Greenland and parts of Panama. He wrapped the sentiments up in one post: “Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal,” Trump wrote in one post, falsely claiming the canal’s construction took 38,000 American lives. …

'We need Greenland!' CNN conservative sparks clash over Trump's 'amazing idea'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'We need Greenland!' CNN conservative sparks clash over Trump's 'amazing idea'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has raised eyebrows by once again suggesting the U.S. should buy Greenland — and CNN's Scott Jennings applauded that as "an amazing idea." The president-elect has talked about taking control of the autonomous Danish territory in the past, and he's also recently suggested taking back the Panama Canal and joked about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being the …

Donald Trump reiterates desire to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump reiterates desire to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal

Hindustan Times  

First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to …

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after …

Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland

Op India  

On 22nd December, President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his desire to gain control of Greenland. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that it was an “absolute necessity.” Notably, Greenland is a part of the North American continent but is part of the Kingdom of Denmark as an autonomous territory. In the post, Trump further added, …

After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'

India Today  

After Donald Trump demanded the return of the Panama Canal under the US's control, the President-elect has now said that he wanted to buy and control Greenland, which is a part of the North American continent but is controlled by Denmark. "For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership …

Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal

India TV News  

The never-ending to-do list of the US President-elect has the latest addition. Trump's desire to have Greenland comes after he suggested over the weekend that the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if the rising shipping costs, which are charged for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, are not eased. Earlier, he also suggested that …

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

LA Times  

Icebergs float away as the sun rises near Kulusuk, Greenland. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the president-elect suggested …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
1 month ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
1 month ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal
3 years, 7 months ago

US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal

ABC  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed the United States does not seek to buy Greenland, after former president Donald Trump proposed buying the island, sparking a diplomatic fallout. Key points: In 2019, Donald Trump suggested buying Greenland from Denmark Mr Trump cancelled a meeting with the Danish prime minister in the diplomatic spat that followed The US Secretary …

US to open Greenland consulate amid increased interest
5 years, 4 months ago

US to open Greenland consulate amid increased interest

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to open a U.S. consulate in Greenland for the first time in decades amid increased strategic and economic interest in the Danish territory. The U.S. has a “strategic interest in enhancing political, economic, and commercial relationships across the Arctic region,” said the letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “We have a very …

Donald Trump’s infantile tantrum over Greenland could have serious diplomatic consequences
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump’s infantile tantrum over Greenland could have serious diplomatic consequences

The Independent  

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