Texas oil company tied to former president is going after drilling licences in Greenland. The firm states the island holds enormous oil reserves. Its push comes as Denmark orders latest submersibles, a move aimed at signalling strength to Greenland. Meanwhile, Greenland Mines has won an Australian patent for a gene‑therapy platform named Klotho. Experts say it could treat senescence diseases. At the same time, Arctic lakes have emptied fully, causing glacier collapses within two hours. The events highlight the heightening strategic and scientific interest in the Arctic zone.