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Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
A coastal area of Nuuk, Greenland, in February. loose network of Trump allies has used a variety of tactics to spread U.S. influence in Greenland and undermine Denmark, the kingdom that colonized the island of 56,000 people centuries ago and still controls its foreign policy and defense.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 19, 2026
MAGA figures are pushing Trump¡¯s campaign to grab Greenland. But it¡¯s tough sledding.
A loose network of Trump allies has used a variety of tactics to spread U.S. influence in Greenland and undermine Denmark, the kingdom that colonized the island centuries ago.
Lights illuminate the village of Kapisillit, Greenland. The concept that ownership is shared collectively is central to the Inuit identity.
WORLD / Society
Jan 30, 2026
For Greenland¡¯s Inuit, no one owns the Arctic land
The concept that ownership is shared collectively is central to the Inuit identity, they say.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jan 23, 2026
Trump touts ¡®total access¡¯ Greenland deal as NATO asks allies to step up
News of a framework deal came as the U.S. president backed off tariff threats and ruled out taking Greenland by force.
Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen pose at Denmark's embassy in Washington on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 15, 2026
Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting
The remarks, which came after a meeting between U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials, indicate there are still fundamental differences between how each sees the island¡¯s future.
A U.S. flag flies in front of the consulate of the United States in Nuuk, Greenland, on Monday. A U.S. delegation led by Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, is visiting Greenland this week.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 25, 2025
Trump doubles down on U.S. claims to Greenland
Outgoing Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede dubs plans by a U.S. delegation to visit an American military base and attend a dog sled race in the territory a ¡°provocation.¡±
Norwegian soldiers and U.S. Marines work together during a military exercise in Finnmark, Norway, on March 10, 2024.
WORLD
Feb 3, 2025
NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic
Governments in the world¡¯s far north are seeking to overcome the challenge of flying drones in cold, icy weather as the region comes into the geopolitical spotlight.
The flag of Greenland flutters at the Inussivik hall in Nuuk in 2021.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 15, 2025
Why does Trump want Greenland and could he get it?
Greenland¡¯s strategic location and resources could benefit the U.S.
Greenland's flag flies in Igaliku settlement, Greenland
WORLD
Jan 10, 2025
Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defense for years
Greenland is crucial for the U.S. military and its ballistic missile early-warning system, since the shortest route from Europe to North America runs via the island.
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen answers journalists' questions, in which he also commented on U.S.President-elect Trump's latest statements about Denmark and Greenland, in Copenhagen on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 9, 2025
Greenland independence is possible but joining the U.S. unlikely, Denmark says
Greenland¡¯s leader met with the Danish king a day after Trump¡¯s remarks thrust the strategically important island to the top of world headlines.
The Netherlands and Denmark have led a monthslong push to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16's and ultimately to deliver the jets to help them counter Russia's air superiority.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 21, 2023
Netherlands and Denmark pledge to give Ukraine F-16s next year
The pledge is the first real promise of F-16¡¯s for Ukraine¡¯s armed forces and comes days after the United States approved the possible delivery.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2022
As Ukraine war rages on, NATO allies confront Russian supremacy in the Arctic
The war in Ukraine has drawn attention to the difficulty of monitoring waters in the region, where Russia has reopened tens of Soviet-era military bases and modernized its navy.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2022
Even under shadow of sanctions, Russia can afford to feed its war machine
As the war grinds on, rising casualties and the need to rotate fresh troops into battle may prove more pressing challenges than the financial cost.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 17, 2021
Moon dust: Greenland¡¯s recipe for saving the Earth
Among the glaciers and turquoise fjords of Greenland, a mining company is betting rock similar to the one the Apollo missions brought back from the moon can address Earth¡¯s climate problems.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2021
Mining magnets: Arctic island finds green power can be a curse
As Greenland¡¯s ice sheet and glaciers recede, two Australia-based mining companies are racing for approval to dig into deposits of rare earth metals.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2020
As the Arctic¡¯s attractions mount, Greenland is a security black hole
Shrinking sea ice in the remote region has fast-tracked a race among global powers for control over resources and waterways.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2019
Contrasting visions of Denmark¡¯s welfare state turn issue into hot election topic
The Nordic welfare model, long the envy of many across the world seeking an egalitarian utopia, is creaking.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

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