Greenland is becoming more important in global security. With tensions rising between the West, Russia, and China, Arctic territory matters more than ever. That includes Pituffik Space Base, formerly known as Thule Air Base,

As Trump vows to "get Greenland," direct flights from the U.S. are starting − on his birthday. Who will visit? What kind of reception will they get?

Saturday’s flight kicked off the airline’s twice weekly seasonal service, from June to September, between Newark and Nuuk. The plane has around 165 seats.

The French president is visiting the Danish autonomous territory on Sunday. He will meet with Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.

French President Emmanuel Macron's first trip to Greenland is aimed at shoring up Europe's political backing for Denmark and its semiautonomous territory.

Denmark approves bill allowing US military bases with sweeping powers over Danish civilians. Critics warn of sovereignty loss amid Greenland dispute.

Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex for US national and international security needs, is an ice-covered self-governing Danish

To address concerns voiced by Trump that Denmark could not defend Greenland in the face of Russian or Chinese confrontation, Frederiksen says it would be a priority for Denmark to step up its defense role in the Arctic in partnership with other NATO countries as well as to do more on Europe's eastern frontier.