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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. US blames Mexican cartel drones for El Paso airspace closure The Trump administration claimed drones belonging to Mexican drug cartels had "breached US airspace," without providing further information. Mexico's president denied knowledge of any such incident. Fact check: Trump vs. Obama on ICE deaths and deportation Do US Presidents Obama and Trump truly have similar records regarding immigration? DW breaks down ICE deaths, deportations, and policy differences. 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. Death Penalty on the decline in Southeast Asia Countries across Southeast Asia are moving away from the use of capital punishment. But Singapore remains an outlier. How close is Nigeria to meeting its clean cooking target? Nigeria has pledged to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030. But over 70% of its population still relies on unsafe charcoal and firewood for cooking, exposing mostly women and children to illnesses. Under-pressure Iran marks Islamic Revolution anniversary A commemoration in Iran of the 1979 Islamic Revolution is taking place amid internal and external strains. A bloody crackdown on protests last month has deeply corroded the faith of many in the country's leadership. EU needs capital market reform, simpler regulations, von der Leyen says The European Union needs to "tear down the barriers" if it wants to become a truly global economic giant, the European Commission chief said. Australia: Two charged with spying for China Police in Australia have charged two Chinese nationals with "foreign interference" under a 2018 law. The pair is alleged to have gathered information on a Buddhist group at the behest of a Chinese security agency. German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland Nearly 6,000 Syrians in Germany have applied for voluntary return to Syria in 2025. But with security concerns lingering and reconstruction slow, Syria remains too unstable for most refugees to consider going back. Canada: 10 dead in Tumbler Ridge school shooting A school shooting in British Columbia left eight people dead, including the shooter, and dozens injured, Canadian police said. Two other deaths at a nearby residence are believed to be related to the incident. Airlines start halting flights to Cuba amid US fuel blockade Three Canadian airlines have suspended flights to Cuba due to a lack of guaranteed fuel supply. Germany also issued a travel warning.