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Cuba
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Cuba Restores Power After Sixth Blackout This Year
State utility Union Electrica reported restoring power to nearly half of Havana's customers Saturday after a grid failure compounded by fuel shortages and a U.S. energy blockade.
Cuba Schools Reopen Sept. 1 as Energy Crisis Deepens
Nearly 1.4 million students return to classrooms as the island faces severe blackouts and critical shortages of fuel and food
Cuba's National Grid Collapses Again, Leaving 10 Million Without Power
State utility UNE announced a total system disconnection late Sunday, blacking out the entire island with no timeline for restoration.
Raúl Castro Skips Moncada Anniversary, Raising Questions About Cuba's Next Chapter
The 95-year-old former leader's absence from July 26 celebrations points to declining health and a consolidation of power under President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Graham Calls Cuban Liberation 'Close at Hand,' Pressuring White House
The South Carolina senator's comments challenge the Trump administration's current diplomatic strategy toward Havana
Trump's Cuba Invasion Claims Draw Fire From Capitol Hill
Congressional leaders and defense analysts say the president's stated reasons for potential military action lack factual basis
Navy Sends Carrier to Cuba as Havana Deepens Russia Ties
The USS George H.W. Bush deployment targets Cuba's expanding military and energy partnerships with Moscow
Cuban Migration Warning Sparks Budget Fight, Lobbying Push
A former U.S. defense secretary warns a new Cuban migration wave could strain federal resources, forcing Congress to confront a costly border crisis
Shipping Giants Cut Cuba Trade as U.S. Sanctions Bite
CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd suspended all bookings to and from Cuba, deepening the island's economic isolation
Cuba's Drone Buildup Threatens U.S. Assets in Florida Straits
Havana acquired over 300 military drones and discusses using them against Guantanamo Bay, U.S. vessels and Key West, forcing new U.S. defense posture
Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Officials in Havana—U.S. Eyes New Cuba Approach
A high-level U.S. delegation, led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, met with Cuban Interior Ministry officials in Havana, marking the first direct engagement at this level since 2017
Rubio: Cuba Rejects $100 Million U.S. Aid to Preserve Regime Control
Havana's refusal highlights the Communist Party's willingness to let citizens suffer rather than accept U.S. oversight of aid distribution
Trump Rules Out Cuba Invasion in Call With Brazil's Lula
The assurance signals less confrontational U.S. policy toward Cuba, reducing political risk for agribusiness and regional investors
Trump Greenlights Russian Oil to Cuba: Sanctions Regime Cracks for Billions
President Trump's signal to allow a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba upends years of US sanctions policy, sparking market tremors and a high-stakes battle over executive power and global energy flows.