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?

The US president has also said he' wouldn't mind' China joining the G7.The summit is held against the backdrop of a climate of global economic uncertainty and the Israel- Iran conflict. Trump has said throwing Russia out of the then G8 was a "mistake" Trump "wouldn't mind" China joining the group Trump meanwhile said Iran should talk "before it's too late" A draft of

French President Emmanuel Macron touched down in Greenland on Sunday, for an official visit designed to bolster European support for the Danish territory, which is still batting away advances from the Trump administration.

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

This move comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.

Denmark will not yield to "unacceptable" pressure from the United States for control of semi-autonomous Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, warning Greenlanders' right to self-determination was at stake.

Denmark's Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow U.S. military bases on Danish soil, a move that comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.