The Daily Populous

Donald Trump would not rule out using military force to gain control of Greenland, the world’s largest island and an autonomous territory within Denmark, a fellow Nato member with the US.

In an interview on NBC’s Meet The Press on Sunday, Trump was asked whether he would rule out using force against the territory.

About 86% said they opposed the US trying to take control of Canada, and 76% opposed trying to take control of Greenland. »

Speaking at the Arctic Circle India Forum 2025, Jaishankar said, “When we look at the world, we look for partners, we don’t look for preachers.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday took a dig at some European countries, saying India was looking for partners and not preachers who do not practice the same principles at home.

He also said that Europe was getting a reality check as it was finally seeing the realities of multipolarity today. »

In his post, he claimed to have authorised the commerce department and the US trade representative to immediately begin instituting such a tariff.

“This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat,” Trump said in the Truth Social post.

New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon told a news conference the government was awaiting further detail of the proposed tariffs. »

A Patriot air defense system based in Israel will be transferred to Ukraine after refurbishment, the New York Times reported on May 4, citing four unnamed current and former U.S. officials.

The Patriot system, a U.S.-made surface-to-air missile platform, is widely recognized for its high-precision detection, tracking, and interception of aircraft, cruise, and ballistic missiles.

According to the New York Times, Ukraine currently has eight Patriot systems, of which only six are operational. »