Putin says using nuclear weapons would be ‘last resort’ after massive joint drills with Belarus Europe condemned the drills as provocative and accused Putin of ‘irresponsible’ rhetoric The Independent UK · May 21
Trump Greenland Gamble Backfires After Envoy Gets Publicly Rejected and Forced Into Retreat Donald Trump's attempt to strengthen ties with Greenland backfires as local leaders reject his overtures, emphasising sovereignty and international law, leading to diplomatic tensions and public backlash. International Business Times UK · May 21
India-Nordic Summit signals New Delhi's emergence as 'co-author of global governance': Analysis When Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described India in Oslo as "not a middle power, but one of the world's greatest powers," it signalled more than diplomatic warmth. It reflected a broader geopolitical transition in which India is increasingly being seen as a co-author of global climate, technology and governance… The Economic Times · May 21
US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', says Trump envoy US special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry said on Wednesday Washington needed to rebuild its presence on the Arctic island, where the United States once operated 17 military facilities during the Cold War. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that US control of Greenland is vital to prevent China or… France 24 · May 21
Scurvy-plagued whalers' remains discovered at 'Corpse Point' in Svalbard Skeletons of early modern whalers reveal widespread scurvy, pipe smoking and heavy physical labor. LiveScience · May 20
PM Modi calls for early end to conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine India and Norway have established a Green Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store discussed expanding cooperation in clean energy, climate resilience, and the blue economy. Both leaders called for resolving global tensions through dialogue and diplomacy. The partnership aims to combine India's scale… The Economic Times · May 18
Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of US The Guardian - UK · May 18
In 1831, a man digging into a Scottish sandbank found carved ivory figures that rewrote medieval history In 1831, a man on the Isle of Lewis unearthed the remarkable Lewis Chessmen, carved from walrus ivory. These pieces reveal a sophisticated medieval global economy, with Norse traders facilitating a centuries-long supply chain from Greenland's Arctic resources to elite markets across Europe, showcasing early forms of luxury branding and… The Economic Times · May 18
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats Canada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wavers and Russia and China increase their military activities. Canada aims to reduce its reliance on the U.S. for defense, focusing on collaboration with trusted partners like Denmark,… The Economic Times · May 16
Calian Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Calian Group (TSE:CGY) reported record second-quarter revenue and sharply higher adjusted EBITDA, with management pointing to accelerating demand in defense and space markets, improved execution and recent acquisitions as key drivers of the quarter. On the company’s fiscal second-quarter 2026 earni MarketBeat · May 16
Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic The EU wants to avoid regions of instability by putting the internet under the Arctic. TechRadar · May 14
EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030 The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic. Tom’s Hardware · May 13
‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner ‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, astonishing scientists with its ability to reproduce asexually. This remarkable survival highlights the resilience of life in extreme conditions and renews concerns about ancient microbes and vast carbon stores thawing in the… The Economic Times · May 13
Greenland Says U.S. Military Expansion Is Being Discussed With Trump Officials Greenland's authorities confirmed Tuesday that an expanded U.S. military presence on the Arctic island is part of ongoing talks with American and Danish officials, marking a new phase in President Donald Trump's push to increase Washington's leverage over the strategically vital territory. Latin Times · May 12
The Times of India · May 12 No sunset until August: Inside Alaska’s northernmost town living through 84 days of endless daylight Most people expect nightfall to arrive at some point in the day. In one remote corner of Alaska, that simply stops happening for weeks, disrupting normal circadian rhythms in ways that can feel deeply disorienting to visitors. Residents in Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in the United States, have now entered…
Evening Standard · May 11 Arctic air sweeping in as cooler than average temperatures forecast Overnight frosts could be seen in some areas, the Met Office said.
The Independent UK · May 5 Temperatures set to plunge as rain showers and frost hit the UK Arctic blast will bring a chilly spell across the UK as gardeners warned of ‘damaging frost’
Radio France Internationale · May 2 Why is Europe heating twice as fast as the rest of the planet? Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since 1980, a new report shows, with 2025 marked by extended heatwaves across the continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. RFI examines the reasons why.
The Times of India · Apr 30 Canada’s Diavik mine makes stunning 158-carat diamond discovery just before shutdown The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada recently discovered a stunning 158.20-carat yellow diamond, marking the conclusion of the mine’s 20-year history and the creation of one of the five diamonds of this size. This unique discovery took place in April 2026, shortly after the mine concluded its operational life. As…
The Times of India · Apr 28 China drills 3413 metres through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Lake Qilin China has achieved a major milestone in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic expedition team on February 5, 2026, this feat surpasses the previous global record for hot-water drilling by nearly 900…
The Times of India · Apr 27 The sun never sets here: 9 places on Earth where night disappears for months An eternal night seems like something out of a fairy tale, but it is an actual and regular event in certain areas around the globe. Because of the tilt of the Earth, areas located near the Arctic and Antarctic Circles have continuous sunlight in their summer season. Here, the sun…
The Conversation · Apr 27 As Arctic waters open up, Canada must prepare for oil spills Canada’s Arctic is opening faster than protection efforts are keeping pace. As sea ice declines, shipping is expanding across Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
The Conversation · Apr 27 Canada’s Arctic security depends on more than defence — here’s how immigration could help Canada is facing a new reality: Arctic security is no longer just about military presence. It’s increasingly about whether communities in the North have the people, infrastructure and capacity to sustain sovereignty in a rapidly changing region.
Space · Apr 26 15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.