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Former ambassador to Denmark: NATO would be compelled to respond to Greenland invasion

Rufus Gifford, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, said in a Sunday interview that the NATO alliance would be compelled to respond to any invasion or incursion into Greenland. “I think the point ...

The Hill - 1d

Rahm Emanuel steps down as Japan ambassador ahead of Trump inauguration

President Biden’s ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, will leave his position in Tokyo on Monday and return to the U.S., a traditional changing of the guard ahead of the swearing-in of a new ...

The Hill - 2d

Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.

NBC News - 4d

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The New York Times - 4d

Forget it, Trump: Greenland doesn’t want to be ruled by the US – or Denmark | Aka Hansen

Donald Trump Jr came here, but I sometimes wonder if the world knows anything about us. Our dream is independence . The news that Donald Trump Jr was about to visit Nuuk felt like a flashback to ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees

President-elect Trump announced on Thursday his latest batch of presumptive nominees to serve in his forthcoming administration. Trump announced his pick of Christine Jack Toretti, Pennsylvania’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Here’s how Trump could impose tariffs on Denmark in a bid to control Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump Tuesday threatened to place new tariffs on imports from Denmark unless the country gives up control of Greenland, news that dented the stocks of some of Denmark’s most ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Denmark Updates Coat of Arms Amid Trump Push to Buy Greenland

Before President-elect Donald Trump’s latest remarks, King Frederik X signaled his commitment to the territory in a decidedly old-fashioned way.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift

US president-elect’s gambit in the Arctic has unnerved Nuuk and left Copenhagen struggling to respond

Financial Times - Jan. 8

If a choice between Denmark and the U.S. is put to Greenland’s voters, that’s happened before

President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated social-media messages about his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland have brought up the question of whether the Arctic country’s own citizens may end ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Denmark stresses Greenland not for sale after Trump Jr. arrives on island

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stressed that Greenland is not for sale after President-elect Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., arrived on the Arctic island. Frederiksen said during a ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Denmark alters 500 years of history to solidify Greenland claim as Trump eyes the territory

Donald Trump Jr. arrived in Greenland as the president-elect seeks control of the territory from Denmark, whose King Frederik changed the royal coat of arms.

NBC News - Jan. 7

‘It’s easy to call what she did evil’: inside Denmark’s Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Dagmar Overbye took in unwanted children – and killed them in horrific ways. The directer of The Girl With the Needle explains why he brought the story of ‘The Angel Maker’ to the big screen. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Spurs sign Denmark midfielder Holdt

Tottenham have signed Denmark midfielder Olivia Holdt on a contract running until June 2027.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Italy summons Iranian ambassador, demands release of journalist Cecilia Sala

Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to demand the immediate release of reporter Cecilia Sala, who was seized in Tehran earlier this month.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...