US-Iran talks in Oman were described as "positive" by officials, while the United States reportedly set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end their ongoing war, according to reports from February 7, 2026. These developments occurred amidst other international news, including the opening of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, and a snap election in Japan.
Talks between the United States and Iran, held in Oman on Friday, were met with optimism from some Iranians. Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reported that people in Tehran expressed positive sentiments regarding the discussions.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the US had given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to end their nearly four-year war. Zelenskyy stated that the Americans would likely pressure both sides to adhere to this timeline, according to news agencies.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, became a stage for expressions of geopolitical tensions. Despite pleas for respect from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry, jeers were heard during the entrance of the Israeli delegation and for US Vice President JD Vance, according to Sky News.
In Japan, the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, faced her first electoral test in a snap election on Sunday. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Takaichi, was projected to win a decisive mandate, fueled by "sanamania" among younger voters, according to Sky News.
In other sports news, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second straight game for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The Portuguese forward, 41, continued his strike, reportedly feeling that his club was not receiving the same financial backing as their rivals, Al Hilal, according to Sky Sports News.
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