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US Oil Blockade Intensifies Cuba's Energy Crisis, Leading to Protests

US Oil Blockade Intensifies Cuba's Energy Crisis, Leading to Protests

Cuba is experiencing severe power outages as a result of a four-month U.S. oil blockade, which has cut off fuel supplies to the island nation. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy announced that Cuba's oil reserves have been depleted, pushing the power grid into a 'critical' state. The blockade, initiated by President Trump, aims to pressure the Cuban government by preventing fuel imports. This has led to widespread blackouts, with some areas experiencing up to 20 hours of power loss daily. Protests have erupted in Havana, with citizens demanding the restoration of electricity. The U.S. has offered $100 million in humanitarian aid, contingent on the Cuban government's acceptance.
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Cuba’s power grid collapses and plunges eastern provinces into a major blackout

Cuba’s power grid collapses and plunges eastern provinces into a major blackout

Cuba’s national energy grid has suffered a major failure, cutting power to the island’s eastern provinces
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Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA, May 14 (Reuters) - Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions at a time when a U.S. oil blockade on the island has crippled public services.
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Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade

Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade

HAVANA, May 13 (Reuters) - Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country's energy and mines minister said on Wednesday, as the capital Havana faces its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S. blockade that has strangled the island of fuel.
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CIA director meets with top officials in Havana, Cuban government says

CIA director meets with top officials in Havana, Cuban government says

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA, May 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. delegation led by CIA director John Ratcliffe met with his counterpart at Cuba's Interior Ministry in Havana on Thursday, the Cuban government said in a statement, as tensions worsen over a U.S. fuel blockade that has starved the island of fuel and
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

Cuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island
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U.S.-Cuba Talks Lead to High-Stakes Negotiations Over Political Prisoners

U.S.-Cuba Talks Lead to High-Stakes Negotiations Over Political Prisoners

Recent secret talks between U.S. and Cuban officials have placed two Cuban artists, Maykel Castillo Pérez and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, at the center of negotiations. The U.S. has given Cuba a two-week deadline to release political prisoners as a goodwill gesture. Despite agreeing to leave Cuba, both artists remain imprisoned, becoming pivotal figures in the ongoing diplomatic discussions. The negotiations could potentially reshape U.S.-Cuba relations, with possibilities of expanded trade and eased travel restrictions. However, if talks fail, Cuba might face increased pressure from the U.S., as indicated by President Trump's previous actions in Venezuela and Iran.
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Sherritt International Faces Delays in Financial Filings Amid Auditor and CFO Departures

Sherritt International Faces Delays in Financial Filings Amid Auditor and CFO Departures

Sherritt International Faces Delays in Financial Filings Amid Auditor and CFO Departures
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President Trump Considers Limited Strike or Temporary Deal with Iran

President Trump Considers Limited Strike or Temporary Deal with Iran

President Trump is weighing two options regarding Iran: a limited military strike or a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes amid differing views between the U.S. and Israel, with Israel favoring broader strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. However, President Trump is reportedly reluctant to fully renew hostilities, as it could complicate domestic issues, including rising gas prices. A temporary agreement would allow for continued negotiations without resolving all disputes. Meanwhile, Qatar is mediating behind the scenes to improve the Iranian proposal for a potential agreement.
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Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana

Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana

The Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials from the Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the island
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Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. 
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Exclusive-Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Exclusive-Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

By Marwa Rashad and Ahmed Rasheed LONDON/BAGHDAD, May 12 (Reuters) - Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control energy flows through the