Texas oil company tied to former president is going after drilling licences in Greenland. The firm claims the island holds vast oil reserves. Its push comes as Denmark orders state-of-the-art submarines, a move aimed at signalling security to Greenland. Meanwhile, Greenland Mines has won an Australian patent for a gene‑therapy platform named Klotho. Researchers note it could treat age‑associated diseases. At the same time, water bodies have emptied fully, sparking ice shelf failures within two hours. These developments underscore the increasing strategic and scientific interest in the Arctic area.