Texas oil company tied to former president is going after drilling licences in Greenland. The firm states the island holds vast oil reserves. Its push comes as Denmark orders modern submersibles, a move aimed at signalling deterrence to Greenland. Meanwhile, Greenland Mines has locked in an Australian patent for a gene‑therapy platform called Klotho. Experts say it could treat senescence diseases. At the same time, Arctic lakes have drained entirely, triggering ice breaks within two hours. The incidents illustrate the increasing strategic and scientific interest in the Arctic area.