Arctic Security: US and Denmark appear set to sign an “Infinite Life” agreement on Greenland, with Washington seeking “permanent control” over security while Denmark and Greenland insist sovereignty won’t be compromised—details still scarce, but the deal is expected to be finalized around the UN General Assembly. North Atlantic Infrastructure: The US reportedly sent nuclear-powered submarines to protect critical undersea cables near the GIUK gap (between Greenland, Iceland and Britain), as warnings grow about Russia targeting European communications. Iceland-Ukraine Cooperation: Iceland’s foreign minister met Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha, agreeing to accelerate a cooperation pact on unmanned systems and coordinate positions ahead of UNGA, as Ukraine also received 2,300 tons of energy equipment this summer with Iceland among partners. Tourism & Travel: Icelandair mechanics’ planned indefinite strike starting Sept. 23 has the Icelandic Travel Industry Association warning of major cancellations and “billions of krónur” in potential revenue losses. Health: The EU’s CHMP backed perioperative pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin for resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with Iceland included in the review. Sports: Police investigated a knife attack between KR and Grótta swimming coaches outside ÍSÍ headquarters, leaving the victim needing emergency treatment. Culture: Iceland Airwaves returns to Reykjavík Nov. 5–7 with 100+ acts across seven venues.