In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland

18/05/2026 World News
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have …
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In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:01 am

Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.

Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:55 am

The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China

Published on: May 18, 2026, 12:11 pm

President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.

He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:00 am

A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.

Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East

Published on: May 18, 2026, 6:51 pm

The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.

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