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Trump Confirms Bases in Greenland

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President Donald Trump confirmed at the U.N. General Assembly in New York that the United States would build two military bases in Greenland.

Svenska Dagbladet
Trump bekräftar: USA bygger baser på Grönland

Avtalet om Grönland är nu undertecknat och klart. Det innebär bland annat att USA ska bygga. . .

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To Vima
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President Trump urged countries to economically isolate Iran as he spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York.

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Politiken
Trump in UN speech: USA will build two large military bases in Greenland

After Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, he is set to sign a new defense pact regarding Greenland.

Trump in UN speech: USA will build two large military bases in Greenland
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The Washington Post
Trump warns U.N. he might ‘annihilate’ Iran as war overshadows diplomacy

The president signed an agreement on Greenland after a speech in which he said domestic politics won’t sway his Iran policy.

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Kathimerini
Marco Rubio: 'The United States is open to talks with Iran at the United Nations'

No meeting has been scheduled at the moment.

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Politiken
Former top diplomat wary as he awaits agreement with the USA: "If that's correct, it's very far-reaching"

No matter how good a deal they sign, Denmark and Greenland could be left with a problem after the meeting with Donald Trump this afternoon, according to Friis Arne Petersen.

Former top diplomat wary as he awaits agreement with the USA: "If that's correct, it's very far-reaching"
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The Independent
War, oil shocks, and diplomatic friction form the turbulent backdrop for Donald Trump’s UN speech

President Donald Trump is set to address the U. N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world - and for his presidency

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The Independent
From ‘absurd’ offer to military threats: How Donald Trump’s bid for Greenland unfolded

President Donald Trump’s interest in a U. S. acquisition of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019

From ‘absurd’ offer to military threats: How Donald Trump’s bid for Greenland unfolded
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Tages-Anzeiger
UN General Assembly: Trump returns - and this time his escalator has been inspected

After last year's mishaps, the UN is playing it safe. Swiss President Guy Parmelin is already in New York for the big diplomacy week.

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The Guardian
Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address

President has been posting on Washington arch, AI and his ‘25 top achievements’ - the chances of an uplifting speech appear slim The annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly has historically been a platform for US presidents to display their most serious face and a positive vision to the world. From Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to John F Kennedy and Barack Obama, over eight decades US leaders have used the setting to expound on grand themes before a global audience at pivotal moments in international affairs. Continue reading. . .

Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address
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HotNews
What Trump gains in Greenland after years of pressure. The agreement will be signed on Tuesday at the UN

The United States plans to revive a Cold War–era military base in southern Greenland and to establish another base on the east coast, currently used by Danish dog-sled patrols, as part of an agreement to be signed on Tuesday with Denmark and Greenland, Reuters has learned from three sources.

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Politico Europe
Is this how the Greenland crisis ends?

U.N. General Assembly is in full swing in New York, and the agenda is packed. But perhaps the most pressing item will take place on the sidelines of the gathering, as Denmark, the U.S. and Greenland prepare to sign a security deal. What does the agreement mean for the EU's big Arctic strategy? ...

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Financial Times
What Xi wants from his summit with Trump

Chinese leader’s most urgent goal is extending trade truce with US, but he is also expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran and AI

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New York Times
Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult

The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.

Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
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Handelsblatt
UN General Debate: Iran War and Greenland Agreement: Trump's Agenda in New York

In New York, the world gathers under the shadow of numerous unresolved conflicts. While the Iran War continues, Trump aims to score points by resolving another crisis he himself started.

UN General Debate: Iran War and Greenland Agreement: Trump's Agenda in New York
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