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1. Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks

   

   For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government squeezing Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.

2. The art of no deal: A Greenlandic carver’s vengeful response to Trump shows opportunity amid crisis

   

   Greenlanders don't think that Donald Trump is done with their island quite yet, but some are determined to make the most of the crisis. Carver Kim Kleist-Eriksen — who carved his own rebuttal of Trump's efforts to take over the island — has found new audiences for his art in Canada; tourism operators are dealing with a surge of international interest; and those who want Greenland's independence from Denmark see opportunities to forge stronger international bonds.

3. Ottawa sees 'huge opportunity' as trade delegation heads to Mexico, says cabinet minister

   

   A Canadian trade mission to Mexico this week could produce new deals by early spring, and marks the country's "most significant" such mission ever to Mexico, according to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

4. Ukrainian drone damages Russian Black Sea port ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks

   

   A Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at one of Russia’s Black Sea ports, officials said on Sunday, ahead of fresh talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war.

5. From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety