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  "id": 8505976,
  "title": "Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/denmark-hails-binding-greenland-deal-with-trump-8505976",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T17:10:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
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    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031163/denmark-hails-binding-greenland-deal-with-trump"
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  "account": "Denmark welcomed a \"binding\" agreement announced by US President Donald Trump, granting Washington permanent control over Greenland's security. The deal, which bars Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic territory, was welcomed by Denmark and Greenland, both of which are expected to sign it during the UN General Assembly in New York. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stated that the agreement would replace a long period of uncertainty and strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized that the agreement respects Denmark's sovereignty and the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen highlighted that the deal recognizes Greenland's interests and strengthens its security. The residents of Greenland's capital, Nuuk, expressed mixed feelings about the agreement, with some expressing unease about the US and President Trump's involvement. While President Trump hailed the deal as an \"Infinite Life\" Agreement, with no end, Danish commentators suggested that he had not gained much from the deal. Under a 1951 defense pact updated in 2004, the US already had the ability to increase its military presence in Greenland, provided prior notice was given to Denmark and Greenland. Trump's deal, however, was expected to allow the US to build new military bases in southern Greenland, potentially involving NATO allies and raising concerns about EU and NATO positions.",
  "summary": "Denmark on Saturday hailed a “binding” deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington “permanent control“ over Greenland’s security and bar Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic territory. Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly insisted that Washington needed to control Greenland for strategic reasons, alarming NATO ally Denmark and sparking…",
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        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Trump says US reached Greenland security deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-says-us-reached-greenland-security-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:29:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump claims 'permanent control' over Greenland security: What new US-Denmark deal entails",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-claims-permanent-control-over-greenland-security-what-new-us",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:34:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal",
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Trump makes Greenland vow as he bans media outlets",
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        "title": "US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump claims 'permanent control' over island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/us-and-denmark-reach-deal-on-greenland-trump-claims-permanent-control",
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        "title": "Trump announces ‘permanent’ US security deal with Greenland",
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        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "U.S. and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says",
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        "title": "Trump announces security deal with Greenland, ending dispute with Denmark, EU and NATO",
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        "title": "Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump",
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        "published": "2026-09-19T09:33:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Denmark’s leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump’s announcement of a Greenland deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/denmarks-leaders-are-cautiously-optimistic-about-trumps-announcement",
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Denmark’s leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump’s announcement of a Greenland deal",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/denmark-hails-binding-greenland-deal-with-trump-8482945",
        "published": "2026-09-19T15:08:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/denmarks-leaders-are-cautiously-optimistic-about-trumps-announcement-8514515",
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