World Dec 22 Trump's envoy appointment sparks new tension with leaders of Greenland and Denmark By Geir Moulson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 22 Trump says he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland Trump has repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, and would not rule out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Dec 10 Denmark to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland over forced contraception The Danish health ministry said Wednesday that women who were given contraception against their knowledge or consent between 1960 and 1991 can apply for individual payouts of 300,000 Danish kroner (about $46,000) starting next April. An estimated 4,500 women could… By Associated Press
World Oct 08 Greenland's leader urges EU to invest in its mineral resources and renewable energy Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has thanked the European Union for being a "trusted friend" and urged investment in Greenland's resources. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Sep 16 Denmark leads military exercise in Greenland amid wariness toward Russia and tensions with U.S. Denmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland. By Philipp Jenne, Associated Press
Sep 09 Hundreds of Greenlandic women and girls were forcibly given contraception between 1960 and 1991, report says By Associated Press More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date back to the 1960s. Continue reading
Aug 27 Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland By Associated Press Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday that at least three Americans have been involved in these operations. They allegedly compiled lists of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders and tried to influence local politics. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Hegseth says Pentagon has Greenland plans 'for any number of contingencies' By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary. Continue reading
May 09 Denmark's prime minister tells U.S. 'you cannot spy against an ally' By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments Friday are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the United States because Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island. Continue reading
Mar 30 Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Danish FM's scolding remarks By Philip Crowther, Kirsten Grieshaber, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S. Continue reading