Moscow announced plans to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba within days due to a deepening fuel crisis, triggered by U.S. efforts to restrict the island's oil supplies, according to The Guardian. Approximately 4,000 Russian tourists are currently in Cuba, as stated by Russia's tourism board. Cuban aviation authorities have warned of a jet fuel shortage, threatening the tourism industry, and Air Canada has canceled all flights to Cuba.
The announcement comes amidst other international developments. Russia stated it would adhere to the limits of the expired New START nuclear treaty if the United States does the same, as reported by Al Jazeera. The treaty, which expired earlier this month, previously limited the strategic arsenals of the world's two largest nuclear-armed powers.
Meanwhile, in the United States, aviation authorities reopened the airspace over El Paso, Texas, after a temporary closure due to an alleged drone incursion from a Mexican cartel, Al Jazeera reported. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had initially paused air traffic over the southern border city for ten days.
In sports, India is set to face Namibia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match on Thursday, February 12, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India, according to Al Jazeera. Namibia will aim to capitalize on the illness-and-injury-plagued Indian side.
In other news, a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has left residents in shock, as reported by Sky News. The premier of British Columbia, David Eby, expressed the gravity of the situation, reflecting the unexpected nature of such violence in Canada.
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