Greenland has rejected a US offer to send a hospital ship to the island nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederiksen stated that the country has a public and free healthcare system in place, making additional US medical aid unnecessary. Frederiksen made the comments on Facebook, suggesting that instead of using social media, a direct conversation would be more effective.
In response to US President Donald Trump’s offer, Frederiksen clarified that Greenland is open to cooperation and dialogue but will not compromise on its sovereignty. Earlier, Trump had claimed on his Truth Social platform that the US Navy hospital ship, the USNS Mercy, was en route to Greenland to provide medical aid to “neglected” patients. Trump’s post included a photo provided by the US Air Force.
In related news, Denmark’s Defense Minister Trine Bramsen stated that Greenland has adequate medical facilities and that patients requiring specialized care are transferred to Denmark if necessary, making emergency medical intervention unnecessary. Andreas Koenig, a member of the European Parliament, stated that he did not understand why the US was intervening and that the EU’s Article 42.7 obligated member states to assist Denmark in the event of military aggression.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also reacted to the situation, stating that she is proud to live in a country where healthcare is free and accessible to all, regardless of wealth or insurance status. Trump had stated that countries benefiting from the Supreme Court’s recent ruling would face higher tariffs. The ruling is part of an investigation into Trump’s administration, which includes prominent individuals who donated to Trump’s election campaign.
In other news, a British-Pakistani youth was stabbed to death outside a mosque in Birmingham, England, after attending Friday prayers. The incident occurred outside the Oldbury Mosque in the Smith’s Wood area of Birmingham. In response to the incident, the Indian Air Force has grounded all 35 of its Tejas fighter jets and has initiated a technical inspection.
In Pakistan, a change in leadership has been made at the Bangladesh Army, with a new chief taking over. China has urged the US to remove tariffs on Chinese goods, while Ukraine has seen a record decline in birth rates during the four-year conflict. In Afghanistan, the ruling Workers’ Party has re-elected Kim Jong-un as General Secretary. A bus accident in the Begi Ghat area of the Dhading district has resulted in several fatalities.
In the United Arab Emirates, a three-day holiday has been announced to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In New York City, over 50 million Muslims are observing Ramadan, marking the first time a Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has been in office. In Pakistan, a federal minister has stated that Afghanistan has been exporting terrorism to Pakistan, with evidence available, which will be presented to Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the West Indies cricket team has displayed remarkable performance against Zimbabwe, breaking multiple records. Pakistani actor Amir Khan has visited his hometown of Moradabad to record the title track for his son Junaid Khan’s upcoming film, “Ek Din.”
In a separate incident, a British-Pakistani youth was stabbed to death outside a mosque in Birmingham, England, after attending Friday prayers. The incident occurred outside the Oldbury Mosque in the Smith’s Wood area of Birmingham.
Rahul Gandhi has assured Deepak Kumar that he has no reason to fear, as he has not committed any wrongdoing. A video of Vijay Deora’s parents expressing a wish related to his sister-in-law has resurfaced.
