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  "id": 8333304,
  "title": "Trump says he's struck deal for \"permanent control over security\" in Greenland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-says-hes-struck-deal-for-permanent-control-over-security-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T23:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-u-s-greenland-deal-security-denmark-bases/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Trump announced on Friday that the United States has reached an agreement for permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland. The governments of Greenland and Denmark confirmed the deal, though details remain scarce. The agreement does not appear to be a full U.S. takeover, which Mr. Trump had previously advocated for, causing concern among Denmark and other NATO members. According to a State Department official, the U.S. will secure permanent access to the island and overflight rights, potentially increasing military presence. The deal also prohibits non-NATO members from establishing military bases and limits American adversaries from making sensitive investments in Greenland. The agreement is set to remain in place permanently, even if Greenland becomes fully independent. Mr. Trump plans to boost the U.S. presence in Greenland, where a base has existed since the 1950s. The agreement aims to enhance the United States' strategic defense in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, ensuring no adversary can exploit the territory.",
  "summary": "President Trump said he struck a deal to give the United States \"permanent control over security ... in Greenland,\" following a push by the president to boost the U.S.' influence over the island — or take it over.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump unveils 'infinite' deal for permanent US security control over Greenland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-unveils-infinite-deal-for-permanent-us-security-control-over",
        "published": "2026-09-18T22:38:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump announces ‘infinite’ Greenland security deal with Denmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-announces-infinite-greenland-security-deal-with-denmark",
        "published": "2026-09-18T22:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/breaking-us-and-denmark-reach-deal-over-greenland-after-trumps-vows",
        "published": "2026-09-18T22:55:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "US and Denmark reach Greenland security agreement - Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/us-and-denmark-reach-greenland-security-agreement-trump",
        "published": "2026-09-18T23:17:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "US, Denmark Reach Deal Over Greenland's Security, Trump Says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/us-denmark-reach-deal-over-greenlands-security-trump-says",
        "published": "2026-09-18T23:42:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Trump: U.S. will defend Greenland as part of ‘permanent’ security deal with Denmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-u-s-will-defend-greenland-as-part-of-permanent-security-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-18T23:55:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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