Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland on Friday, signaling support for Denmark and the Arctic island after previous US interest in securing control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. The move, as reported by The Guardian, comes after the US made efforts to secure control of the island.
The opening of the diplomatic outposts in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, was a show of solidarity with Denmark, a NATO ally. According to The Guardian, Canada had previously promised to open a consulate in Nuuk in 2024.
Meanwhile, in Italy, the Winter Olympics opening ceremony became an outlet for geopolitical tensions. Jeers could be heard for the Israeli delegation and US vice president JD Vance during the ceremony at the San Siro stadium, according to Sky News. Despite pleas for respect from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry, the opening ceremony was marked by expressions of discontent.
Elsewhere, Japan prepared for a snap election on Sunday, the first electoral test for the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Sky News reported that Takaichi, a 64-year-old ultra-conservative leader, enjoyed support among younger voters, contributing to a "sanamania" phenomenon. A recent poll suggested her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was projected to win a decisive mandate.
In other news, the International Cricket Council (ICC) was in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve the boycott of its T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against India on February 15, as reported by Al Jazeera. Any match between India and Pakistan is highly lucrative, generating millions of dollars in revenue.
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