Canada and France opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, on Friday, signaling support for Denmark and the Arctic island following previous US interest in securing control of the semi-autonomous territory, according to The Guardian. The move comes amidst a backdrop of international tension and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
The opening of the consulates, as reported by The Guardian, is seen as a show of solidarity with Denmark, a NATO ally. This follows earlier discussions about a potential US takeover of Greenland, a move that reportedly hardened opposition to the US in Western Europe. Canada had previously promised to open a consulate in Nuuk in 2024.
In other international developments, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated his government was willing to engage with Washington, according to The Guardian. This announcement comes after months of threats from Donald Trump, and amid the island's deepening economic crisis.
Meanwhile, in Canada, at least eight current and former Toronto police officers were arrested following an investigation into organized crime, as reported by The Guardian. The investigation exposed the reach of organized crime into Canada's largest municipal police force, with links to bribes, the drug trade, and a murder plot.
Also, according to The Guardian, Alex Saab, a close associate of the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained in Caracas during a joint operation by Venezuela's intelligence agency and the FBI. Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman, could potentially face extradition to the US.
In related news, Iran's foreign minister described indirect talks with the US, mediated by Oman, as a "good start," despite the significant mistrust between the two sides, according to Al Jazeera.
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