US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies
A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.

A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.



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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen questioned Donald Trump’s trustworthiness after his proposed tariffs over Greenland.

Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has criticised US President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on European countries.

Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.
US President Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland from Denmark and is not taking ‘no’ for an answer.
Washington’s threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states.
Europe might offer a minerals deal and greater US security presence on Greenland. Will that be enough to satiate Trump?

Donald Trump’s seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control.
Denmark is ready to defend its values, Mette Frederiksen says, as Trump renews threats to seize the Danish territory.