The US Senate has introduced a bill aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from seizing control of any NATO member country, including Greenland, where he has expressed interest in acquiring. The bill, titled “NATO Unity Protection Act,” would hold the Defense Department and the State Department accountable for not using any funds to acquire, occupy, or control any NATO member country’s territory.
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the legislation, stating that it would safeguard US taxpayer dollars from being used in actions that could harm NATO. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens Frederik Nielsen, has stated that the island nation prefers to remain under Danish control rather than submit to US influence.
The development follows Trump’s assertion that China or Russia could potentially take control of Greenland. Denmark and Greenland have maintained their stance on defending the island’s autonomy, with a majority of Greenland’s population opposing US control. Meanwhile, Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway have confirmed that they will send their troops to Greenland for joint exercises with Denmark this week.
In other news, a high-profile diplomatic dance between South Korean and Japanese leaders has left everyone stunned. US officials have revealed that increased oil sales from Venezuela are expected in the coming days and weeks. Russia is rapidly transforming its occupied areas in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region into a major military base. The Henley Passport Index has released its list of the world’s most powerful passports for the first year.
As the conflict in Iran escalates, Trump has expressed a preference for a short but decisive action rather than a prolonged war. Israel’s night flights will be suspended until January 19, according to German Airline reports. Danish and Greenland’s foreign ministers have met with US officials in Washington, but Trump’s stance on Greenland’s future remains unchanged.
The British government has warned that the situation in Iran could deteriorate rapidly, posing a risk to diplomatic personnel and advising citizens against traveling to the country. Iran has closed its airspace to all types of flights, except for international flights with special permission.
Videos have surfaced showing individuals vandalizing mosques and other locations in Iran. An American newspaper has reported that Iran and Israel have agreed not to launch any attacks. The Indian government has dismissed allegations of terrorism as a politically motivated fabrication, while Pakistan has expressed hope for a peaceful resolution in Iran.
