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Cuba plunged into darkness as islanders struggle with deepening energy crisis

The third major blackout to hit Cuba in the past four months

The Independent UK

Cuba confirms recent talks with US amid severe energy crisis

Hours earlier, Cuba announced the forthcoming release of 51 prisoners, in what Havana said was a gesture of goodwill.

Euronews

Exile Leaders Slam Possible U.S.–Cuba Deal: 'An Offense and a Humiliation for the Cuban People'

Cuban exile leaders have criticized reports of a possible agreement between Washington and Havana that could ease some U.S. restrictions while allowing members of the Castro family to remain on the island.

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Trump Reportedly Preparing Deal With Cuba To Advance U.S. Interests Amid Continued Pressure On Havana Regime

President Donald Trump is preparing an economic deal that would advance U.S. interests in Cuba as it continues to put pressure on the Havana regime, according to a new report.

Latin Times

The Secret Weapon That May Explain Havana Syndrome — And The Brain Injuries Reported By Diplomats

Discover the enigma of Havana Syndrome, a mysterious illness impacting diplomats globally. Learn about the latest theories involving a secret microwave weapon and its potential link to neurological symptoms. Stay informed on this unfolding international mystery.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says There Could Be Substantial Changes In Cuba Before The End Of The Month

President Donald Trump said there could be substantial changes in Cuba before the end of the month as his administration continues to prevent the island from getting fuel to pressure the Havana regime.

International Business Times

Air France will suspend flights to Havana after the U.S. Venezuela strike chokes Cuba's oil lifeline

The U.S. attack on Venezuela cut off all shipments to Cuba. Now Trump is threatening tariffs on any country that ships or sells oil to the nation.

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Cubans Weary of U.S. Pressure After Years of False Hope: 'We've Been Disappointed Too Many Times'

Cubans facing worsening shortages and blackouts say years of hardship and unrealized expectations have left them skeptical that renewed U.S. pressure will bring meaningful change.

Latin Times

Cuba’s speedboat shootout recalls long history of exile groups engaged in covert ops aimed at regime change

A boat carrying 10 heavily armed men entered Cuban territorial waters on Feb. 25, 2026, intent, according to officials in Havana, on infiltrating the island nation and undermining the communist government through acts of sabotage and terrorism. When the men opened fire on an approaching Cuban Border Guard patrol boat,…

The Conversation

Four US residents killed, six captured after attempted ‘armed infiltration’ of Cuba, interior ministry says

Florida-registered speedboat came within one nautical mile of El Pino channel when gunfight broke out after occupants were asked for identification by border patrol unit

The Independent UK

Cuban troops 'kill four' in shootout with US-registered speedboat - everything we know

Cuba says the group came from the US dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights

Evening Standard

Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat

Rare clash off island’s coast took place amid US oil embargo and heightened tensions between two countries

The Guardian - UK

Four passengers of Florida-registered US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coast guard

Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cuban coast on Wednesday, the interior ministry in Havana said. As a coastguard vessel approached to identify the boat "shots were fired from the boat," injuring the commander…

The Times of India

'Cuba's healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,' says health minister

Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk.

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Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana

Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country.

The Times of India

Were hundreds of US officials attacked in Cuba? A Norwegian scientist’s experiment revives the Havana syndrome mystery

US personnel in Cuba began experiencing unexplained head pressure, headaches, and dizziness, a phenomenon later dubbed Havana syndrome. Despite extensive reviews, its cause remains elusive. A recent Norwegian scientist's self-experiment with pulsed energy, resulting in similar symptoms, has reignited debate and scrutiny over this persistent mystery.

The Guardian - UK

No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real

Diplomats in Havana are preparing for an alternative Trump tactic: the country being starved until people take to the streets and the US can step in

The Guardian - UK

No water or electricity, and children begging in streets filled with rubbish – but this is why I won’t leave Cuba

Whether you blame the US or the communist regime, there is no doubt that this is an island spiralling into tragedy

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Euronews

Mexican Navy ships carrying humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

The Conversation

The US is starving Cuba of fuel – here’s what a deal between them could look like

Cuba has reached a breaking point that even its crisis-hardened leadership cannot ignore. It is running out of fuel amid US pressure, having last received oil on January 9 from Mexico. This has prompted airlines such as Air Canada to cancel all flights to Cuba, hitting the tourism lifeline that…

Euronews

Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island amid US oil blockade

The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Cuba? Foreign Office issues new warning after air travel crisis

British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’

The Guardian - US

‘It’s been brutal’: Cubans caught in crosshairs of Trump’s deportation push

Cubans, once fast-tracked to US residency, now find themselves targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Euronews

US announces $6 million aid to Cuba as President Díaz-Canel accuses it of imposing 'energy blockade'

The US has extended aid to Cuba for people still reeling from Hurricane Melissa in the island’s eastern regions. The aid comes despite a diplomatic rift, as Washington continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions “before it is too late”.

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Trumps wants to take down Cuba, but Russian military jets with unknown cargo keep landing near Havana

Cuba may not be alone.

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