Trump Greenland Grab Sparks Iran Protest Fury

Generated on January 09, 2026 at 23:02 UTC

📝 Overview

Geopolitical tensions feature prominently as Greenlanders respond to Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the territory, while Iran’s leader denounces anti-government protesters as vandals acting to please Washington. Separately, cold weather disrupts air travel across western Europe, straining airport operations and passenger flows

Business

Snow and freezing temperatures disrupted airports across western Europe, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Source: NPR Topics: Europe • Published: January 09, 2026

Politics

Greenlandic leaders reject President Donald Trump’s renewed talk of buying or acquiring the territory, stressing that Greenland is not for sale and that decisions rest with its people. Juana Summers speaks with Naaja Nathanielsen, a Greenland government minister, about public reactions that emphasize sovereignty, self-determination and calm diplomacy.
Source: NPR Topics: World • Published: January 09, 2026
Iran’s leader said anti-government protesters were vandals acting to please Donald Trump. Human-rights groups say the largest demonstrations in years have led to at least 48 deaths.
Source: BBC News • Published: January 09, 2026