US to build new military bases in Greenland as deal seeks to end tensions between Nato allies - as it happened

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Agreement signed at the UN general assembly in New York Nordic correspondent Emotions among Greenlanders are a mixture of hope, scepticism and fear ahead of the signing of a new much vaunted deal on Arctic security between the US, Greenland and Denmark.

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  • Agreement signed at the UN general assembly in New York Nordic correspondent Emotions among Greenlanders are a mixture of hope, scepticism and fear ahead of the signing of a new much vaunted deal on Arctic security between the US, Greenland and Denmark.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:51:13 UTC.

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  1. US to build new military bases in Greenland as deal seeks to end tensions between Nato allies - as it happened

  2. Trump pledges to open new Arctic military bases as he signs Greenland deal

  3. U.S. strikes Greenland deal at UN to expand military presence at Arctic outposts

  4. Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland

  5. Florida charter reels in suspected US military drone

  6. Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel

  7. US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

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