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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. Cuba adopts measures to confront energy crisis To deal with fuel shortages, Cuba has announced plans to ration fuel and protect essential services. The government has blamed Washington for the crisis. Saudi's Neom replaced by Almaty as Asian Winter Games host The Games had originally been due to be held in Neom, a still under-construction mega-city. Saudi Arabia has had to scale back several ambitious development projects due to rising costs and falling oil prices. Basant: Lahore kite festival returns after decades-long ban Pakistanis are taking to rooftops across Lahore as they again celebrate the Basant festival by flying colorful kites above their city. The event had been banned due to the many deaths and injuries. UN: 4.5 million girls at risk of genital mutilation in 2026 Many of the girls at risk of FGM are under the age of 5, the UN says. Around 230 million women and girls around the world are survivors of the practice. TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap? Donald Trump's latest pitch to voters ahead of critical midterm elections is that he's bringing drug prices down. But amid cost-of-living challenges, many Americans may only see modest savings. Norway crown princess apologizes to royals for Epstein ties Mette-Marit's relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein comes as her son faces trial for rape and assault. The Epstein scandal is also affecting high-profile politicians in other European countries. Greenland: Canada, France open consulates in Nuuk As the US needles EU and NATO allies with threats of taking Greenland from Denmark, Canada and France are opening new consulates on the Arctic island. Ottawa and Paris both say they want to boost Arctic security.