US President Donald Trump ‍has renewed his ambition to take control of Greenland for national security reasons and questioned whether Denmark has any legal right to the Arctic island.

Denmark colonised Greenland in the 18th century when missionary Hans Egede arrived in 1721, marking the start of the colonial era. A statue of Egede still stands on a hilltop in the capital Nuuk’s ...

Denmark has historically accommodated the US presence because Copenhagen lacks the capability to defend Greenland and ...

There's a long and contentious history of US interest in the Arctic island, but it seems to have entered a new phase under Donald Trump ...

Greenland's strategic significance has rekindled discussions on its ownership, autonomy, and the historical alliances between ...

White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.

President Trump is becoming increasingly fixated on the idea the United States should take over the Danish autonomous ...

The leaders issued a statement Tuesday reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people.” ...

Discover some of the most important facts about Greenland – along with a deep dive into its geography, history and Trump's desire to buy the nation ...

It was the Viking, Erik the Red who, in AD 986, first saw Greenland’s potential. He wanted to colonize his newly-discovered ...

Rubio to meet Danish officials next week after refusing to rule out military action - The US said Trump ‘retains the option’ ...