Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- US President Donald Trump appeared to repeatedly refer to Greenland as "Iceland" during a speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, prompting criticism and a swift denial from the White House.

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Speaking on Wednesday at the annual gathering in Switzerland, Trump discussed his long-stated interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that he has described as strategically vital due to rising security concerns involving Russia and China in the Arctic region. However, during his remarks, he mentioned "Iceland" several times while outlining the economic and geopolitical implications of his proposal. ...