Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces her first electoral test this Sunday, as the country holds a snap election, according to Sky News. The election will be crucial in determining the future of her government. Meanwhile, France became the first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland, as reported by Euronews, strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Arctic. Also, Iran and the US agreed to continue nuclear negotiations after indirect talks in Oman, despite ongoing tensions, as stated by Euronews.
The snap election in Japan comes as Takaichi, 64, enjoys significant support among younger voters, a phenomenon dubbed "sanamania" by Sky News, who idolize her. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win a decisive mandate. The election will be a key test for Takaichi, who became leader of Japan recently.
In other international developments, France opened a consulate in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, on Friday, as reported by Euronews. This move, which follows a promise made by President Emmanuel Macron during his visit last June, makes France the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland. The opening comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.
Also, Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, mediated by Oman, to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, according to Euronews. Despite continued tensions over the Islamic Republic's violent crackdown of recent country-wide protests, both sides agreed to continue negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff led their respective delegations in Muscat.
In domestic news, thousands of Romanian teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest this week against the government's planned austerity measures in the education sector, as reported by Euronews. The government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, approved two austerity packages to reduce the budget deficit. The new measures specifically include a 10% cut.
Finally, Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent Pokémon theme park, as reported by Euronews. The park, located inside Yomiuriland, covers 26,000 square meters and includes a forest trail with life-sized Pokémon, rides, shops, and food.
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