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A Danish Air Force EH101 Merlin helicopter comes in to land during Nato military exercise Arctic Shield 2026 in Narsarsuaq, Greenland. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix via AFP
Greenland

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

British prime minister praises deal to bolster Arctic defence after Trump threatened to take island by force.

Canada

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

Denmark

Denmark cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal

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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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“No US adversary can ever have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval,” US President Donald Trump has said in a social media post. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix via AFP
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.

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.

Members of China’s Arctic Ocean scientific expedition team drill through ice on its surface earlier this month. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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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US President Donald Trump has reportedly pulled federal support for the Arctic Report Card, even as Alaska is predicted to face severe losses from the thaw of permafrost. Photo: AP
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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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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The Chinese research ship Xue Long transited the Bering Sea last week. Photo: Handout
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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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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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the Nato Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
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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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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An aerial view of China’s Qinling Station, the country’s fifth research station in Antarctica, in 2024. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Transport and logistics

Polar shipping era: China, South Korea bypass old trade lines amid Hormuz crisis

Passage through the waters could reduce transit times to Europe, offering an alternative to traditional routes amid rising geopolitical risks.

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