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Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, DenmarkTrump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.WorldSep 22
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Canada’s defence minister calls U.S. deal on Greenland ‘encouraging’National Defence Minister David McGuinty says the United States' deal to boost its military presence in Greenland while keeping the island under Danish control is "encouraging."CanadaSep 19
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in GreenlandIn a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."WorldSep 18
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Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map postOn Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag.CanadaSep 8
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Canadian firm got US$4M to ready rig for now-stalled Greenland drilling planCalgary-based Stampede Drilling said it 'will not deploy its drilling rig or commence drilling in Greenland' unless the U.S. oil company's project receives approval.CanadaAug 13
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Canadian drilling firm says it did not move unpermitted rig to GreenlandGreenland Energy says it will delay drilling until 'winter 2027' and seek additional permits from Greenlandic authorities after being warned against setting up unauthorized gear.CanadaAug 12
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Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permissionU.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.CanadaAug 10
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Experts ask if Canada has enough Arctic diplomatsAs Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants.PoliticsSep 27
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Trump defends starting war against Iran in address to UN General AssemblyU.S. President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency.CanadaSep 22
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Trump revives Greenland rhetoric, threatens to ‘remove’ U.S. troops in EuropeThe island was 'surrounded by China ships and Russian ships,' Trump said, adding that Greenland 'should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.'WorldJul 7
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Threats to Canada’s North have ‘shifted significantly,’ foreign minister saysThe long-serving cabinet minister tells The West Block that Canada and the U.S. remain at the table to discuss Arctic security, sovereignty.CanadaSep 27
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Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy saysJeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.WorldJul 3
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Carney and Macron to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on SundayPrime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a symbolic meeting on an archipelago 20 kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland on Sunday.CanadaSep 19
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48% of northern Canadians say Trump’s U.S. is biggest threat to ArcticNortherners want the federal government to take a firm line on any disputes in the Arctic over borders or resources, according to new polling.PoliticsSep 21
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Spain readies for rare solar eclipse, concern over heat and wildfires growsMillions of people in Spain will have some of mainland Europe’s best views of the celestial spectacle. It will begin around sunset, when the sun, moon and Earth align.WorldAug 12
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U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticismThe surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.WorldJul 28
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Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competitionIt was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.TechJul 23
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Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with SpainTrump's remarks, also declaring the fragile ceasefire with Iran to be over, overshadowed a summit that European leaders had hoped would project unity and support for UkraineWorldJul 8
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‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:’ U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfiresAs wildfire smoke blankets parts of the country, and spills into the United States, some U.S. lawmakers are calling on Canada to do more.EnvironmentJul 16
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NATO defence spend burden to shift, Carney says as Trump pressures alliesNATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump "won the argument" on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.CanadaJul 8