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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cuba says border guards killed four gunmen on US-registered speedboat

Cuban border guards killed four gunmen on a US-registered speedboat amid heightened tensions with the US, according to the Cuban Interior Ministry.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Russia admits it has found it 'difficult' to send oil to Cuba: 'The proposal is still being studied'

The Russian government has acknowledged difficulties in supplying fuel to Cuba, which is facing an energy crisis due to a U.S. embargo, as discussions between Russian and Cuban officials continue.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Caribbean leaders call for ‘de-escalation and dialogue’ amid US oil embargo on Cuba

Caribbean leaders are urging for dialogue and de-escalation regarding the US oil embargo on Cuba, emphasizing the need for constructive relations to address regional issues.

Feb 25 • 02:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billion-dollar losses on coal during the crisis. There are accusations

The article discusses the financial and operational impact of the coal scandal in Poland, particularly following the embargo on Russian coal.

Feb 23 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Cuba accuses the United States of wanting to provoke a 'humanitarian catastrophe' on the island

Cuba has accused the United States of intentionally escalating tensions to provoke a humanitarian crisis on the island, citing increased sanctions and a long-standing embargo.

Feb 23 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA threatened with embargo for not adhering to trade agreements

The US Supreme Court declared that the tariffs imposed globally by President Donald Trump are illegal.

Feb 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lift embargo on Awujale selection, ruling house begs Ogun gov

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is urging the Ogun State Governor to remove the hold on the selection of a new Awujale to allow kingmakers to proceed with the process amidst rising frustration from the Ijebu community.

Feb 22 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Cuba: Without light, fuel, and exit - An island on the brink of collapse

Cuba is experiencing a severe crisis due to the tightening of the U.S. embargo, leading to widespread shortages and a collapse of social and economic life.

Feb 21 • 10:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Trial over YPF: Preska rejected the suspension of the search for assets to embargo and Argentina will appeal again

A US court has denied Argentina's request to suspend the asset discovery phase in the YPF expropriation case, prompting the country to appeal the ruling.

Feb 20 • 21:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

EU renews arms embargo on Zimbabwe and eases sanctions restrictions

The European Union has extended its arms embargo on Zimbabwe for one more year but has partially eased other sanctions, lifting travel bans and asset freezes on certain individuals and entities.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Axios: Secret talks of Rubio with Raúl Castro's grandson while the US tightens the noose on Cuba

Marco Rubio is reportedly holding secret discussions with Raúl Castro's grandson as the US increases its pressure on Cuba.

Feb 18 • 17:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Putin promises to help Cuba... and rules out that Trump will 'settle the score' in peace negotiations with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez to discuss the energy crisis in Cuba due to the U.S. embargo.

Feb 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Continuing Oil Crisis: Cuba's Foreign Minister Meets with Vladimir Putin

Cuba's foreign minister is meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid an ongoing oil crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Feb 18 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Cuba oil crisis: Mexico walks tightrope between support and US pressure

Mexico is trying to maintain its support for Cuba while facing increasing pressure from the US due to looming tariffs and an oil embargo.

Feb 18 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Cuban Government's Debt to Spanish Companies Averages at Least 300 Million Euros

The Cuban government owes at least 300 million euros to Spanish companies, amidst an unprecedented economic crisis in Cuba exacerbated by the U.S. embargo.

Feb 18 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Now in Cuba, you have to register in an app to get gas

Cuban drivers are forced to use an application to schedule appointments for refueling due to severe gas shortages.

Feb 18 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cuba's economy faces another painful blow due to fuel shortage

Cuba's economy has been severely impacted as Canadian mining company Sherritt announces it will halt operations due to a U.S. fuel blockade.

Feb 17 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canadian company suspends mining in Cuba due to fuel shortages

Sherritt International, a Canadian mining company, has announced the suspension of key operations in Cuba due to fuel supply restrictions attributed to the U.S. embargo.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is oil coming to Cuba? Greek ship, flying the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, docks in Matanzas

A Greek ship, the Nicos I.V., has docked in Cuba's Matanzas harbor, potentially delivering oil despite the ongoing U.S. energy blockade.

Feb 17 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

United States intercept another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The U.S. Department of Defense intercepted the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean on Sunday for allegedly violating an embargo by transporting Venezuelan oil.

Feb 15 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba fears that the current crisis will return it to the Special Period of the 1990s

Cuba is apprehensive that the current crisis could lead to a situation akin to the Special Period of the 1990s, characterized by severe shortages.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Major fire impacts refinery in Havana, Cuba

A large fire broke out at the Ñico López refinery in Havana, disrupting operations amid an ongoing energy crisis in Cuba.

Feb 13 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Russia promises financial aid to Cuba against the US blockade

Russia pledges financial support to Cuba in response to the challenges posed by the US embargo.

Feb 13 • 16:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Mexico with humanitarian aid to Cuba

Mexico has sent over 500 tons of food aid to Cuba, amid rising tensions from U.S. trade threats.

Feb 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States and Venezuela announce an unprecedented long-term energy agreement: Is the oil blockade coming to an end?

The U.S. Secretary of Energy announced that the embargo on Venezuelan oil has essentially ended following a historic meeting in Caracas with interim President Delcy Rodríguez focused on the country's vast oil reserves.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG lifts ‘No Work, No Pay’ embargo, approves JOHESU January salaries

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has lifted the salary embargo for health workers after a strike suspension by the Joint Health Sector Unions.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'If the Cuban government were to collapse, that would be a security threat to the United States'

The article discusses the potential security implications for the United States if the Cuban government were to collapse, highlighting the current challenges faced by Cuba due to external policies.

Feb 11 • 22:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Cuba lacks both electricity and fuel. Thousands of Russian tourists are trapped on the island

Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions and an oil embargo, leaving thousands of Russian tourists stranded on the island.

Feb 11 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Russia evacuates stranded tourists in Cuba and temporarily halts its air operations

Russian airlines are temporarily suspending flights to Cuba after evacuating stranded tourists amid a crisis caused by an energy embargo from the United States.

Feb 11 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Analysis: Trump's Declared Oil Embargo Starves Cuba

The article discusses the severe impact of the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba, exacerbating the country's energy crisis and leading to widespread blackouts.

Feb 11 • 05:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration pressed to close Cuba embargo loophole with oil set to run out within days

Three U.S. Congress members are urging the Trump administration to tighten the embargo on Cuba, warning that the Communist regime in Havana could run out of oil in the next 15 days.

Feb 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba expects that 64% of the island will be without power this Tuesday

Cuba anticipates widespread blackouts affecting 64% of the island due to ongoing energy crises and external pressures.

Feb 10 • 20:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba's oil imports drop to zero; Mexico was its main supplier

Mexico's decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba has left the island with no imports for the first time in a decade, severely impacting its fuel supply amidst an ongoing U.S. embargo.

Feb 10 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Fuel Shortage in Havana Forces Airlines to Cancel Flights

International airlines are suspending flights to Cuba due to a fuel shortage in Havana, with Air Canada halting all departures and repatriating 3,000 Canadian tourists.

Feb 10 • 13:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Oil embargo: Air Canada stops flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage

Air Canada has halted its flights to Cuba due to a fuel shortage caused by the US oil embargo against the country.

Feb 10 • 03:53 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Cuba warns of jet fuel crisis

Cuba is facing an aviation fuel shortage due to a US energy embargo, with a crisis expected to affect international flights until at least March.

Feb 9 • 14:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba informed airlines that it will run out of aviation fuel in 24 hours

The Cuban government has warned international airlines that it will run out of aviation fuel due to U.S. embargo pressures.

Feb 8 • 22:42 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In Cuba, the zero option kicks in: dramatic measures to survive the US oil ban

Cuba is implementing drastic measures, including suspending surgical procedures and reducing the work and school week, due to the fuel crisis caused by the US oil embargo.

Feb 8 • 09:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cuba responds to American oil embargo with strict austerity measures

Cuba is implementing strict austerity measures in reaction to the American oil embargo.

Feb 7 • 06:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Trump's government announces $6 million humanitarian aid to Cuba

The Trump administration announced an additional $6 million humanitarian aid package for Cuba, amid ongoing U.S. sanctions affecting oil shipments to the island.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ipaam cancels fine and embargo planned against the installation of the new landfill in Manaus

The Institute of Environmental Protection of Amazonas (Ipaam) has canceled a R$ 10 million fine and embargo against the establishment of a new urban solid waste landfill in Manaus after a legal review found it compliant with legal instruments.

Feb 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Power outage left eastern Cuba in darkness

A power failure in eastern Cuba left three provinces in darkness, affecting hundreds of thousands of people, according to municipal officials.

Feb 5 • 09:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Possible Violation of Belarus Embargo: Investigations Against Saxon AfD Politician Dornau

Saxon AfD politician Jörg Dornau is under investigation for allegedly violating Belarus sanctions.

Feb 4 • 13:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Mali, fuel supply bends but does not break

Despite a recent deadly attack that killed drivers and military personnel, fuel availability in Bamako remains almost normal following an unprecedented improvement since the embargo began.

Feb 3 • 15:42 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Mexico Will Stop Sending Oil to Cuba, Trump Insists; US Continues Negotiations with Havana

President Donald Trump announced ongoing negotiations with the Cuban government to end the oil embargo, expressing optimism about reaching an agreement that would allow Cubans in the US to visit their families in Cuba.

Feb 2 • 23:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

German customs dismantle network that exported goods to the Russian military industry

German customs authorities arrested five men suspected of violating EU embargoes by exporting industrial goods to Russian arms manufacturers, amounting to around 16,000 shipments valued at least 30 million euros.

Feb 2 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

German police strike: Five charged with sending equipment to Russian defense companies

German police have arrested five individuals for illegal deliveries to Russian defense companies, involving specialized ball bearings and photoelectric sensors, amounting to 16,000 shipments valued at least 224 million kroner.

Feb 2 • 11:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Five arrested in Germany for violating export embargo to Russia

Five individuals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly breaching sanctions against Russia by exporting goods necessary for the Russian military industry.

Feb 2 • 10:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

16,000 Conspiratorial Deliveries to Russia - Police Arrest Five Suspects

Five men have been arrested for allegedly procuring and exporting goods to the Russian industry in violation of EU embargoes, involving a total value of at least 30 million euros.

Feb 2 • 10:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Trump issues ultimatum to Cuba as humanitarian crisis looms

President Trump has warned Cuba that it must reach an agreement with Washington to prevent a looming humanitarian crisis, coinciding with new tariffs on nations that supply oil to Cuba.

Feb 1 • 09:21 UTC

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