Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
Reuters US President Donald Trump signed the deal alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen The US, Denmark and Greenland have signed a defence deal that allows Washington to build two new military bases in the Arctic territory, while reaffirming Copenhagen’s sovereignty over it. Before a signing ceremony at the UN General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump said “we will immediately begin the process of developing a large military presence in the appropriate locations”. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen said the deal was “good for the US, Denmark andRead more
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Reuters Usmanov is described as having particularly close ties to President Putin The European Union is to remove sanctions on two oligarchs imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to reports, prompting anger in Ukraine. France had campaigned for Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be taken off the list, citing “national security concerns”. Luxembourg called for the removal of Russian-Israeli businessman Mikhail Fridman, who is suing the country for the release of frozen assets. Latvia initially opposed the deal but agreed to a compromise, part of whichRead more
Trump flexes ‘American power’ on UN’s biggest stage
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday. (Seth Wenig/The Associated Press) U.S. President Donald Trump is telling the world that he will keep using military power to advance his country’s interests, including stopping what he calls “hostile foreign adversaries” from gaining influence in the Western Hemisphere. During his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump threatened Iran with annihilation, laid claim to Venezuela’s oil as the spoils of victory, and justifiedRead more
Modi to visit Canada as Carney looks to finalize trade deal with India by end of year
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in France in June. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Tuesday. Carney said the two countries are looking to reach a trade deal by the end of the year — a further sign that the once deep diplomatic chasm between the two governments is being bridged. “We’re making good progress in our trade negotiations with India,” CarneyRead more