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Indian teens roll their eyes at talk of a social media ban India has joined the growing list of countries considering a social media ban for children under 16. Young Indians are not happy and are already plotting workarounds. First German politician enters Gaza since October 7 attack The speaker of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, entered as far as the so-called "Yellow Line" of predominantly Israeli control in Gaza. She held no talks with Palestinians, prompting some criticism at home. Saudi Arabia reshapes Vision 2030 around new priorities Riyadh has announced an overhaul of its economic and societal reform agenda. It's now focused on technology and religious tourism, not urban construction and giga projects. Where do human rights stand now? 'Threat to world peace': How Germans see the US now Back in 2016, German trust in the United States was at all-time high. Today the situation could not be more different. This is mostly due to US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable policies. Ukraine athlete Heraskevych: 'My Olympic moment was stolen' Following a meeting with the head of the International Olympic Committee, Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Games over his 'helmet of remembrance.' Trump, Netanyahu end meeting without Iran agreement Israel is hoping that any nuclear deal will not just focus on curbing Tehran's nuclear potential but its ballistic missile program and support for armed proxy groups in the region. Canada mass shooting suspect had mental health issues The teenage shooter, who killed six people at a school after slaying her mother and stepbrother, had a history of police visits to her home. Pakistan mosque attack highlights worsening militant threat Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government has been struggling to tackle a surge in militant violence across the Muslim-majority country. EU ups drone cooperation amid hybrid threats The EU is increasing its efforts in drone security following multiple drone incursions into EU airspace in 2025. The new action plan aims to improve cooperation, but Europe’s drone security network remains patchy. NATO begins 'Arctic Sentry' mission to secure region Through the "Arctic Sentry" mission, NATO is bolstering its military presence in the Arctic in an effort to de-escalate the conflict over Greenland. El Paso flights resume after anti-drone laser testing US government officials backtracked on claims a Texas airport was closed by a breach of Mexican drug cartel drones. They have now said testing of a secret military laser-based anti-drone system prompted the closure.