At a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, citing national security reasons and refusing to rule out military or economic means to achieve this goal. Greenland, the world’s largest island, is currently an autonomous territory under Danish rule, with its Prime Minister rejecting Trump’s offer. Denmark has increased defense spending in Greenland in response to Trump’s threats, with diplomatic tensions rising over the issue of sovereignty and potential US intervention.
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Syria signs 30-year contract with French shipping giant – Middle East Monitor
Syria has signed a 30-year deal with French shipping group CMA CGM, which includes a €230 million investment for modernizing Latakia Port, Syria's main maritime gateway. The agreement, finalized after talks with new authorities following the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad, involves building a new 1.5-kilometer long and 17-meter deep berth to enhance port activities. CMA CGM, which has managed Latakia's container terminal since 2009, aims to strengthen regional supply chains under this renewed contract. Full...
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