Science
China's Xuelong Completes Record 12 Arctic Ice Stations
China's polar research vessel Xuelong completed a record 12 ice station operations during the 16th Arctic Expedition, deploying over 30 ice-based buoys.
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DefensePolitics
Belgium Faces New Defense Challenges: Arctic, Drones, Cyber
Belgium confronts Arctic security, drone threats, cyberattacks and hybrid warfare as it deploys troops to Greenland and Iceland while boosting air defense.
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MilitaryPolitics
Belgium to Deploy Troops to Greenland for NATO Mission
Belgium will send troops to Greenland in September for NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, strengthening alliance presence in the vital Arctic region.
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InternationalEnvironment
Iceland Arrests 21 Anti-Whaling Activists, Including Belgian
Icelandic special forces seize Paul Watson Foundation vessel Bandero, arrest 21 anti-whaling activists including one Belgian national.
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PoliticsDefense
Trump's Arctic Ship Push Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts
A New York Times investigation finds Trump's Arctic icebreaker push produced billions in no-bid contracts, raising procurement and oversight questions.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition with Four-Ship Fleet
China's 16th Arctic expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate research and international cooperation.
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ScienceExploration
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition from Dalian
China's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate change and Gakkel Ridge exploration.
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PoliticsInternational
Las Vegas Retiree Offers Greenlanders $200K Each to Join US
An 86-year-old retiree from Las Vegas is offering Greenlanders $200,000 each to sign a petition for US annexation, sparking outrage and a police probe.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Trump Intensifies Greenland Push With New Consulate, Envoy
Trump posts AI-generated 'Hello, Greenland!' image as US opens new consulate in Nuuk, appoints special envoy, and faces protests from Greenlanders.
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PoliticsWorld
Senate Women's Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure Allies
Eight female U.S. senators depart for the Arctic to reassure allies amid Trump's unilateral foreign policy and Pentagon pause of Canada defense pact.
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