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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major investment package The government in Damascus and the kingdom signed a series of agreements in key areas, including telecommunications and aviation. Syria is looking to strengthen its economy after years of civil war. Greenland, Denmark say US talks positive but future unclear The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark say they hope to resolve the existential threat posed to both by US President Donald Trump's obsession with taking possession of the autonomous Arctic territory. How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule People in Minnesota have used creative tactics to push back against ICE. History shows that nonviolent resistance can topple authoritarian power. But how? Families call for truth on Kosovo War's missing people Some 1,600 people are still missing from the Kosovo War, though it ended nearly three decades ago. Serbia has blocked efforts to shed light on their fates. But now, Kosovo and Serbia's joint commission has finally met. France: Ex-minister Jack Lang resigns amid Epstein probe Before resigning from a leading Paris cultural center, Lang said the probe against him was "baseless." His name appeared more than 670 times in the files relating to the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Sudan: Suspected RSF drone attack on aid convoy kills dozens Observers said the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group killed at least 24 people fleeing to safety, eight of them children. The attack came one day after RSF targeted a UN World Food Program convoy. Italian police probe 'sabotage' on rail lines to Olympics Three incidents of damage to rail infrastructure around Bologna in northern Italy are being investigated. Authorities said journeys to day one of the Winter Olympic Games have been disrupted. Article 42.7: Are EU states compelled to collective defense? EU member states are legally obligated to provide mutual assistance under Article 42.7 of the bloc’s treaties. But are states ready to honor that promise in the event of an attack? Pakistan: IS affiliate group claims Islamabad mosque bombing Thousands of people have mourned the 31 people killed in a deadly suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque. An offshoot of the so-called "Islamic State" group claimed responsibility for the attack. Pingtok: Teenagers taking drugs on TikTok Under the hashtag #Pingtok, teenagers film themselves getting high, connect with dealers and reach millions on TikTok. How dangerous is the social media trend? Trump authorizes tariffs on Iran's trade partners After threatening tariffs of up to 25%, US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his confrontation with Tehran. US warships add extra pressure to the row over Iran's nuclear program and a protest crackdown. US, India unveil interim trade deal framework The deal eases months of tensions between Washington and New Delhi over India's purchases of Russian oil. An additional 25% levy imposed as punishment was also shelved. US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses? As the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW.