Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Fuel Shortages, UN Warns
UN warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba as fuel shortages cripple infrastructure and basic services, despite international aid efforts.
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UN warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba as fuel shortages cripple infrastructure and basic services, despite international aid efforts.
Cuba enacts emergency measures amid severe fuel shortages, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian collapse due to tightened U.S. sanctions and reduced Venezuelan oil supplies.
Cuba declares international emergency following U.S. tariff threats, warning of risks to global peace and security. Analysis of escalating economic tensions in the Caribbean.
Cuba condemns US military actions targeting Venezuelan oil exports, citing regional energy crisis and economic impacts as Caribbean imports plummet.
Havana event highlights shared innovation, cultural exchange and marks 65 years of China-Cuba ties.
China has donated electrical generator parts to Cuba to enhance the island’s power generation, strengthening economic ties and improving energy infrastructure.
First US military plane transporting illegal migrants with criminal records arrived at Guantanamo Bay this week, fulfilling President Trump’s deportation pledge, despite Cuban authorities’ rejection.
Approximately 700,000 Cubans marched in Havana, protesting the U.S. blockade and demanding removal from the terrorism sponsor list, in a demonstration led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
Cuba faces devastation after a Category-3 hurricane knocks out power and threatens with life-threatening storm surges and floods following damage in the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to urge the United States to end its long-standing economic and trade embargo against Cuba, highlighting international opposition to the policy.
Tropical Storm Oscar drenched eastern Cuba after landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in an area already facing a massive power outage. The storm now moves towards the Bahamas.
Cuba is working to restore electricity after nationwide blackouts caused by a collapse of its electrical grid, addressing long-standing power shortages.
Iran and Cuba have pledged mutual support against U.S. sanctions during a meeting at the UN General Assembly, highlighting their shared challenges and commitment to strengthen bilateral ties.
Hundreds of lawyers worldwide urge President Biden to end unilateral sanctions, citing humanitarian crises and violations of international law.
Cuba’s Erislandy Alvarez clinched his country’s first boxing gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating France’s Sofiane Ouhima in a thrilling 3-2 split decision.
International organizations, including the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 77 and China, have jointly called for the U.S. to remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and end economic sanctions.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, marking a significant moment in Cuba-Russia relations.
Cuban biologists are uncovering the secrets of migratory birds between North America and Cuba, contributing valuable insights into their wintering habits and remarkable journeys.
Residents of Havana hope the G77 plus China summit strengthens unity among developing nations to address shared challenges like sustainable development, housing, and education.
For six decades, Cubans have lived under a U.S. trade embargo imposed in 1962. Local biologist Jose Sanches do Nascimento shares how the embargo affects everyday life in Cuba.