#military-presence

#military-presence

President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark fits into a long, little-known pattern in U.S. history. From quiet discussions after the Civil War to a $100 million offer in the wake of World War II, American leaders have repeatedly seen Greenland as a strategic prize. Here's a look: 1867-1868: Early US interest after the Alaska purchase After the U.S. bought Alaska from Russia, officials under Secretary of State William Seward discussed acquiring Greenland as part of a broader push into the Arctic.

Tensions on the Thailand-Cambodia border continue despite a ceasefire and ongoing talks between officials from both countries, highlighting a fragile peace situation.

Six faces on a banner remember Kibbutz Be'eri victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Ofra Keidar was recently buried; five others are presumed dead.

When asked about the location, Officer Nancy Matos denied the department was specifically targeting soldiers. "We pick random spots in the city," she told Washingtonian.

The U.K. has agreed to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, allowing for continued U.S. military presence while recognizing Mauritian claims.