Italy announced it would not be joining former US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" due to constitutional limitations, marking a setback for the international peace-building initiative, according to Al Jazeera. The announcement came amidst a backdrop of international events, including the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, where geopolitical tensions were evident, and a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told the ANSA news agency that Italy's constitution presented insurmountable legal challenges to joining the Board of Peace, though the country would remain open to discussing peace initiatives, as reported by Al Jazeera. The decision highlights the complexities of international cooperation and the constraints national laws can impose.
Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan became an unexpected stage for expressions of political sentiment. Jeers were directed at the Israeli delegation and US Vice President JD Vance, despite pleas for respect from International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, according to Sky News. The event underscored the intersection of sports and global politics.
In other international developments, global sports leaders reached a consensus on new eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expecting to announce the policy in the first half of the year, as reported by Al Jazeera. This policy, if adopted, would be the first uniform standard for major events across numerous sports.
Adding to the week's news, Trump and Netanyahu were scheduled to meet in Washington on Wednesday to discuss negotiations with Iran, according to Sky News. This meeting followed indirect nuclear talks between Iranian and US officials in Muscat, Oman, on Friday. The discussions come as the US continues a naval build-up near Iran, which Trump has described as an "armada."
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