Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland on Friday, signaling support for Denmark after the United States' past interest in securing control of the Arctic island, according to The Guardian. This move comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions in the region, with opposition to the US hardening in Western Europe following the earlier threat.
The establishment of diplomatic outposts in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, was a direct response to the US's previous efforts, as reported by The Guardian. Canada had initially pledged to open a consulate in 2024.
In other international developments, Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his government's willingness to engage with Washington, despite months of threats from former US President Donald Trump, according to The Guardian. This willingness comes as the island nation faces a deepening economic crisis.
Meanwhile, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her country would be sending humanitarian aid to Cuba, as reported by Al Jazeera. She is also negotiating with President Trump to ease the oil blockade imposed on the island. Sheinbaum stated that the aid would be delivered "imminently," according to Al Jazeera.
In Yemen, a new government was formed, with Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani confirmed as the country's prime minister, Al Jazeera reported. Al-Zindani will also continue to serve as foreign minister. The new cabinet includes 34 members, with 10 ministers from the previous government and three women.
These events unfold against a complex global landscape. The energy sector is also undergoing significant shifts, with global LNG dynamics being discussed at the Qatar energy summit, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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