Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland on Friday, signaling support for Denmark and the Arctic island after previous US interest in the region. Simultaneously, indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Oman concluded with an agreement to continue negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program, despite ongoing tensions. Elsewhere, a surf academy in Dakar, Senegal, is using surfing to encourage girls to return to school, while in Germany, experts warn of evolving Islamist recruitment tactics targeting vulnerable youth. As the world looks ahead, the upcoming Olympics are seen as a test of global cooperation.
The opening of the consulates in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, by Canada and France is a show of solidarity with their NATO ally Denmark, according to The Guardian. This move follows earlier discussions of a potential US takeover of the island. Canada had previously pledged to open a consulate in Nuuk in 2024.
In Oman, Iranian and US delegations, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, held indirect talks mediated by Oman, Euronews reported. The discussions focused on Iran's nuclear program. Despite the lack of face-to-face meetings and continued tensions, both sides agreed to further negotiations.
In Dakar, Senegal, the Black Girls Surf academy is making waves by combining surfing with education. The program, which runs for four months, is helping approximately 20 girls from the fishing village of Xataxely return to school, Euronews reported. The initiative requires the girls to attend classes if they wish to participate in surfing.
Meanwhile, in Germany, experts are raising concerns about the evolving strategies of Islamist groups. According to Kaan Mustafa Orhon, an Islamic studies scholar at the German advisory center Grüner Vogel, recruiters are using social media influencers and commercial tactics to target young Germans, promising opportunities for rapid social advancement, Euronews reported. They specifically target vulnerable individuals with limited prospects.
Looking ahead, the upcoming MilanoCortina 2026 Winter Olympics are seen as a significant event. George Papandreou, former Prime Minister of Greece and President of the International Olympic Truce Centre, wrote in an opinion article for Euronews that the games present a challenge to uphold civilization and respect the Olympic Truce.
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