Why Trump wants Greenland — and what makes it so important for national security
Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once again.

Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once again.
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European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Wednesday as regional market jitters grow over U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland.
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Investors continued to assess geopolitical risks after the U.S. attack on Venezuela and President Donald Trump's reiteration to acquire Greenland.
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