Why greenland Is Trending Today?
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August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The US has been involved in a diplomatic spat with Denmark over Greenland. The US told Denmark to "calm down" after the latter summoned an American diplomat over suspected influence operations in Greenland. Reports suggest that Americans may have undertaken covert influence operations in Greenland, leading Denmark to summon the US envoy to explain these activities. The US has since reaffirmed Greenland's right to self-determination amid these allegations. Meanwhile, Denmark and Greenland have apologized for the forced sterilization of Inuit women in the past.
August 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Denmark has summoned a U.S. diplomat following reports of covert influence operations in Greenland, with individuals linked to former President Trump accused of attempting to sway public opinion in favor of Trump's interest in the territory. The Danish government has expressed concern over these alleged activities, which they believe undermine Greenland's sovereignty. Meanwhile, Nuuk Airport in Greenland has lost its international security approval, leading to passengers being rerouted through other Greenlandic hubs. In a separate development, Denmark and Greenland have apologized for the historic mistreatment of Inuit women, including forced birth control campaigns in the 1960s.