Greenland's legislators voted, on Tuesday, to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark, and the United States to enhance security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic Ocean, after months of pressure exerted by US President Donald Trump, seeking to control this semi-autonomous territory belonging to an ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to the German News Agency.
This tripartite agreement paves the way for the establishment of more American bases in Greenland, and eases the tensions resulting from Trump's repeated calls to annex this vast island to the United States.
The agreement aims to strengthen the US military presence in Greenland while keeping the autonomous island under Danish control. The agreement will remain in place even if Greenland ultimately chooses independence.
Greenlandic lawmakers voted in favor of the agreement by 16 votes to none, with seven members abstaining from voting.
Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Fridrik Nielsen signed the agreement last September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Danish lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the agreement later this month. The agreement will “enter into force” as soon as “the necessary parliamentary procedures are completed in the Kingdom of Denmark, in coordination with Greenland.”
The agreement expands the role of the US military in Greenland, paving the way for the establishment of two new military bases and Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system while reaffirming Danish sovereignty and the right of Greenlanders to self-determination.
The White House announced in January that Trump was discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the possible use of the US army, which raised concern in European governments and led to intense diplomatic efforts to calm the situation.
President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Monday that officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will hold a tripartite meeting in Abu Dhabi next week, in an effort to advance peace negotiations.
In late October, Russia confirmed its readiness to resume these peace talks, which have been stalled since the beginning of the year.
The last tripartite meeting between Russian, Ukrainian, and American delegations was held in mid-February in Geneva, Switzerland, without reaching a settlement, with both parties adhering to their conditions, according to what Agence France-Presse reported.
Witkoff wrote on the “X” platform: “The United States will mediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi (...) The discussions will revolve around post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps towards peace.”
On the other hand, he said that American negotiators will go to Brussels this week to meet “representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and NATO, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.”
Britain's King Charles raised his hands in frustration when he was surprised by a tropical rainstorm in Antigua and Barbuda, while his wife, Queen Camilla, went on her way carrying the only umbrella available.
The scene of the king drenched in water made headlines yesterday (Sunday). During Charles and Camilla's tour in the Caribbean, according to Reuters.
Charles (77 years old) was seen during heavy rain, trying to attract anyone's attention to help him, while Camilla was away from the heavy rain.
Local residents participating in the Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day Parade did not show any reaction despite being exposed to the storm winds.
King Charles was eventually given an umbrella and was seen joking about what he had been through with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne. He said in a video clip posted on the royal family’s Instagram account: “I think I was about to plant watercress on my suit.”
This is not the first time that cameras have captured the frustration of King Charles, known for his quick anger, in front of the public.
Shortly after assuming the throne of Britain in 2022, Charles became angry when pen ink leaked on his hand during an event in Northern Ireland, in an incident that was widely circulated on social media platforms.
He complained then: “Oh my God, I hate this... I can’t stand this damned thing... every time.”
