12 h. ago Denmark’s Arctic commander rejects Trump’s claims of immediate Russia, China threat to Greenland

Denmark’s Arctic commander rejects Trump’s claims of immediate Russia, China threat to Greenland  politico.eu

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4 d. ago US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'

US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'  Fox News

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4 d. ago Hong Kong activist loses legal fight over prison shorts ban for female inmates

A jailed activist has lost a judicial review against a Hong Kong Correctional Services Department rule that prohibits female inmates from wearing shorts in summer, with the court ruling that the women’s standard prison uniform was carefully designed and did not constitute discrimination. High Court judge Russell Coleman said on Tuesday that there was “little merit” in Chow Hang-tung’s argument that the department’s clothing policy violated her right to equality. Under the existing rules, female...

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5 d. ago Trump says U.S. will take Greenland ‘one way or the other,’ China hits back over Arctic threats

Trump says U.S. will take Greenland ‘one way or the other,’ China hits back over Arctic threats  NBC News

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5 d. ago As Trump threatens Iran strikes, China denounces use of force in Middle East

China has voiced opposition to the use of force in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran over escalating protests there. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Monday said Beijing hoped Iran’s government and its people would overcome “current difficulties” and uphold stability in the country. “We always oppose interference in other countries’ internal affairs,” she said at a press conference, responding to a question about Trump’s threats to attack...

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5 d. ago Trump using China as pretext for 'selfish' design in Arctic, says Beijing

Trump using China as pretext for 'selfish' design in Arctic, says Beijing  TRT World

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5 d. ago China's Arctic activities are legal, ministry spokeswoman says

China's Arctic activities are legal, ministry spokeswoman says  China Daily

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5 d. ago China hits back at Trump's Greenland remark, defends Arctic operations

China hits back at Trump's Greenland remark, defends Arctic operations  Deccan Herald

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5 d. ago China: Rights of all countries to conduct activities in Arctic in line with law should be respected

China: Rights of all countries to conduct activities in Arctic in line with law should be respected  chinadailyasia.com

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5 d. ago China: All countries' lawful rights in Arctic should be respected

China: All countries' lawful rights in Arctic should be respected  news.cgtn.com

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5 d. ago Malaysian LGBTQ glamping event faces conservative backlash: ‘we are not criminals’

A camping retreat marketed as “Glamping With Pride” has become Malaysia’s latest LGBTQ flashpoint after a poster for the event went viral, triggering outcry among Islamic authorities and a police investigation. Jejaka, an organisation supporting gay, bisexual and queer men, said this weekend’s planned retreat was “lawful camping activities at a registered venue [that] does not violate any Malaysian law”. “Camping, gatherings and community education are legal activities in the country,” it said...

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6 d. ago Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic  WSLS

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6 d. ago Britain in talks with Nato to counter China, Russia in the Arctic: UK transport secretary

Britain is discussing with Nato allies how it can help strengthen security in the Arctic to counter threats from Russia and China, a government minister said on Sunday. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland. Trump said on Friday that he would like to make a deal to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Nato ally Denmark, to prevent Russia or China from taking...

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6 d. ago Britain in talks with Nato allies over Arctic security as US eyes Greenland

Britain is discussing with Nato allies how it can help strengthen security in the Arctic to counter threats from Russia and China, a UK government minister said on Sunday. Britain’s Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks were “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland. Trump has said that he would like to make a deal to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Nato ally Denmark, to prevent Russia or China...

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9 d. ago Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Taiwan issue is “up to” Chinese leader Xi Jinping has stirred fresh concerns about the United States’ defence commitment among some on the island. Responding to Trump’s remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory and that the Taiwan question was purely China’s internal affair. Mao said that resolving the Taiwan issue was a matter for the Chinese people alone and...

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1 week ago Will Donald Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?

Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take over Greenland could pose a direct challenge to China’s ambitions in the Arctic, but some observers say it may also open the door to increased cooperation with Europe. Following the abduction of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolas Maduro, the White House swiftly turned its attention towards the self-governing Danish territory, adding that “of course, utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal”. On Sunday, the US...

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1 week ago China blasts US for ‘blatant interference’ after Donald Trump claims Venezuela’s oil

China has denounced the United States for its “blatant interference” in Venezuela, accusing it of violating international law and infringing upon the country’s sovereignty following Donald Trump’s statement that America would take its oil. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Wednesday described America’s actions in the South American country as breaching international norms. “Venezuela is a sovereign state and has full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources and...

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1 week ago Use of US military to acquire Greenland ‘always an option’, White House says

US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the US military in furtherance of the goal is “always an option”, the White House said on Tuesday. Trump’s ambition of acquiring Greenland as a strategic US hub in the Arctic, where there is growing interest from Russia and China, has been revived in recent days in the wake of the US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Greenland has repeatedly said it does not want to be part of the...

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2 w. ago China’s Push to Master the Arctic Opens an Alarming Shortcut to U.S.

China’s Push to Master the Arctic Opens an Alarming Shortcut to U.S.  The Wall Street Journal

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3 w. ago Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Earns UN Praise for Transforming China Into a Top Winter Tourism Destination Alongside Arctic Regions Like Russia and Canada – Here’s What You Should Know

Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Earns UN Praise for Transforming China Into a Top Winter Tourism Destination Alongside Arctic Regions Like Russia and Canada – Here’s What You Should Know  Travel And Tour World

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