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Topic: Denmark

Denmark announces plans to conscript women for military service

Denmark will increase its defence spending by 40.5 billion Danish crowns, equivalent to around USD 5.9 billion, over the next five years.

Denmark proposes bill to stop Quran burnings in bid to ease tensions with Muslim nations

Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Quran have been burned, or otherwise damaged, prompting outrage in Muslim countries.

Will present security measures amid Koran burning crisis, says Swedish govt

More Koran burnings, permitted under freedom of speech laws, took place on Monday as govts of both nations said they were examining ways to legally limit such acts.

Two protesters burn Koran outside Iraqi embassy in Denmark, straining diplomatic relations

The two protesters were from a group that calls itself 'Danish Patriots', which held a similar demonstration last week and livestreamed the events on Facebook.

EU ramps up energy infrastructure security after Nord Stream pipelines ‘sabotage’

Denmark & Sweden on Tuesday said big leaks on two Nord Stream pipelines in Baltic Sea were purposely caused. The EU warns of a 'robust, united response' should there be more attacks.

Why Denmark is offering $13 mn in ‘loss & damages’ climate funding to developing countries

Denmark became 1st country to make 'historic pledge' at UNGA last week, in bid to help compensate for the vastly disproportionate consequences of global emissions.

Meet the 4 Nordic women PMs whom Modi interacted with in Europe, all pioneers of climate action

Iceland PM Katrin Jakobsdottir, Finland PM Sanna Marin, Sweden PM Magdalena Andersson, Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen— all have been mobilising global action on climate change.

With EU trying to move away from Russia & China, Modi’s visit is India’s chance to boost ties

Modi's trip saw first instance of joint statement involving India mentioning Russia for Ukraine invasion, though it came from Germany’s perspective. Europe sees it as ‘big shift’.

Hope India can influence Russia in discussion to end killings in Ukraine, says Denmark

In Copenhagen on Tuesday – as part of this three-day Europe tour -- Narendra Modi appealed for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

India, Germany can’t feel guilt about Russia ties. Modi’s Europe trip is in national interest

Modi's trip to Germany, Denmark, France is an opportunity to meet key European leaders and exchange notes about the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On Camera

Trump stoked the Epstein scandal. It’s come back to bite him

The disgraced financier also seemed to allege in documents that Trump kept company for hours with one of Epstein’s victims.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.