Comments by Donald Trump about Greenland have renewed diplomatic and political debate, prompting criticism from Greenlandic leaders and renewed scrutiny from European allies. Trump has framed Greenland as strategically vital, citing security and geopolitical concerns that increasingly involve competition with China.

Greenland’s political parties have rejected suggestions that external powers should determine the island’s future, stressing their right to self-determination. Leaders in Nuuk said Greenland does not seek closer alignment with the United States or any other major power, and warned that rhetoric implying control or ownership undermines trust.

The debate comes as the Arctic grows in global importance due to climate ...

Comments by Donald Trump about Greenland have reignited diplomatic tensions between the United States and Denmark, with officials in Copenhagen expressing concern over language they say challenges established norms of sovereignty. Danish leaders have reiterated that Greenland’s status is not open to negotiation and warned against rhetoric that could strain alliances.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has grown in strategic importance due to its Arctic location, critical shipping routes and mineral resources. As melting ice increases access to the region, global powers have shown heightened interest in security and economic opportunities there.

The White House has sought to ...

Chinese authorities have confirmed the extradition of Chen Zhi, an alleged cybercrime figure accused of running large-scale online fraud operations targeting victims across Asia and beyond. He was arrested in Cambodia and transferred to China following coordination between the two governments.

Investigators allege that Chen played a central role in organising scam networks involving online investment fraud, telecommunications scams and money laundering. Chinese state media described the case as one of the most significant crackdowns in recent years on transnational cybercrime operations.

Officials in China said the extradition reflects growing cooperation with Cambodia on law enforcement and efforts to dismantle criminal networks ...

A diplomatic dispute has emerged after renewed remarks from Donald Trump highlighted Greenland’s strategic importance, unsettling Denmark and raising concerns among European allies. Danish officials have pushed back strongly, stressing that Greenland is not for sale and warning that the rhetoric risks destabilising long-standing alliances.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds growing geopolitical significance due to its Arctic location, rare earth resources and proximity to key North Atlantic security routes. As climate change opens new shipping lanes and access to resources, interest in the region has intensified among global powers.

NATO members have sought to downplay the dispute, ...

Russia has warned that any foreign military forces deployed to Ukraine would be regarded as legitimate targets, following statements by the United Kingdom and France indicating a willingness to discuss a future security presence. Russian officials said such deployments would mark a serious escalation and claimed responsibility would rest with the countries involved.

European leaders have stressed that discussions are focused on post-conflict security arrangements rather than immediate battlefield intervention. They argue that long-term guarantees could help deter future aggression and support stability once active hostilities subside. However, no formal agreement or timeline for deploying troops has been announced.

Ukraine has welcomed ...