Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called for snap elections, staking her political future on the outcome, according to NPR Politics. The announcement came as the 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off in Milan, Italy, and as indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials concluded in Oman without a definitive resolution.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony, held at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Friday, featured performances paying homage to Italian music, art, and culture, as reported by NPR Politics. Athletes from over 90 countries participated in the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Lindsey Vonn was preparing to compete in the Olympic downhill race despite a torn ACL, as detailed by NPR News.
Simultaneously, indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials concluded in Oman without a conclusive outcome, according to NPR Politics. Iran's foreign minister described the talks as a good start, noting that both sides agreed to continue discussions. The U.S. had been building up military forces in the region as the talks took place.
In other news, oil- and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies are reporting to government regulators, according to Nature News.
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