India, Jan. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has intensified his controversial stance on Greenland, calling it 'imperative' for global security. He said this after a 'very good' phone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

Trump also announced plans to hold a meeting with several leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss the Arctic territory's future. His remarks have reignited a diplomatic storm involving the US, NATO, Denmark and other allies.

Trump has repeatedly framed Greenland as a non-negotiable strategic priority. After his call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, he doubled down on that view. He wrote: "As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. Ther...