Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens Frederik Nielsen, has stated that Greenland would prefer to maintain ties with Denmark over the United States, sparking a reaction from US President Donald Trump. Nielsen made these remarks during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, where he characterized US threats to annex Greenland as ‘completely unacceptable.’ Nielsen went on to say that if Greenland were forced to choose between the US and Denmark, it would opt for ties with Denmark, as Greenland is currently a part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Nielsen’s comments come at a time when Greenland’s Foreign Minister, Andreas Koebele, is scheduled to meet with US officials in Washington, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence, in an effort to de-escalate tensions between the two nations. The meeting aims to address US threats to annex Greenland, which were made by Trump last week, and to improve relations between the two countries.
Trump reacted to Nielsen’s statement, saying, ‘It’s their problem, not mine. I don’t agree with them, and I don’t think they understand the issue, but it will be a big problem for them.’ Greenland has a population of around 57,000 people, with a majority opposing US annexation, according to public surveys.
In related news, Denmark and Greenland’s Foreign Ministers will meet with US officials in Washington to discuss the situation, but it appears that Trump’s stance on the issue has not changed. The UK government has also warned its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran due to the country’s deteriorating situation, which could pose a threat to diplomats and UK citizens.
Iran has closed its airspace to all flights, except for international flights with prior permission. Videos have surfaced showing suspicious individuals setting fire to mosques and other locations. A US newspaper has reported that Iran and Israel have agreed not to initiate a strike. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied the allegations.
In other news, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson has condemned the recent accusations of terrorism against Pakistan, calling them a “manufactured narrative” for political purposes. The country’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahseen Ahmed has expressed hope that Iran will maintain peace and stability in the region.
Additionally, a Pakistani news anchor, Ishrat Fatima, has left her job at a private TV channel and radio station after being criticized for her comments on a recent controversy. The US has announced that it expects an increase in oil sales from Venezuela in the coming days and weeks. The UK government has warned its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran due to the country’s deteriorating situation, which could pose a threat to diplomats and UK citizens.
The situation is developing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
