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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury has announced it will permit companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, potentially alleviating the island's severe fuel crisis.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Russia weighing fuel aid for crisis-hit Cuba

Russia is considering fuel aid for Cuba amidst its ongoing energy crisis caused by reduced oil deliveries due to US restrictions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid fuel crisis

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The blockade of the island: The United States confirmed that it authorizes the sale of oil and gas to Cuba under certain conditions

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that oil and gas sales to Cuba are now authorized, provided that the fuel is directed to private citizens and companies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Without more gasoline or electricity, Cuba lives by tricks: 'This time it's the end of the movie'

Cuba faces severe energy and fuel shortages, forcing its citizens to adopt desperate survival tactics amidst an ongoing crisis.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Blackouts, inflation, and limited transport: the uncertain life of Cubans without fuel due to the blockade imposed by the United States

The energy crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, is leading to prolonged blackouts, limited transport options, and rising prices, creating uncertainty for the population.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Without Officially Declaring It, the US Imposes a Full Siege on Cuba Approaching the Brink of Collapse

Cuba is facing a significant maritime blockade from the United States, the most severe since the 1962 missile crisis, leading to a swift depletion of fuel and a looming humanitarian crisis.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Russia 'to the rescue' of Cuba: What do we know about the ship trying to bring fuel to the island?

A ship believed to be transporting Russian fuel is heading to Cuba amid the island's energy crisis, challenging U.S. sanctions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

New York Times: Cuba on the brink of collapse due to the American blockade

Cuba is facing a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by an effective U.S. blockade, leading to severe shortages of fuel and essential supplies.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes a travel advisory for Cuba

Norway's Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory against non-essential travel to Cuba due to a severe fuel crisis causing widespread issues.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Cuba

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against all non-essential travel to Cuba due to a fuel crisis affecting daily life and access to healthcare.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Cuba

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against all non-essential travel to Cuba due to a severe fuel crisis causing daily blackouts and significant transport limitations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes a travel advisory for Cuba

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory discouraging all non-essential visits to Cuba due to a severe fuel crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The private sector in Cuba starts to import fuel for personal use, despite the US oil siege

Cuban private companies have begun importing fuel directly amid US restrictions, though the process is complicated by local bureaucracy and continued sanctions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Oil arrives in Cuba: Fuel will be for foreign companies... but resale is prohibited on the island

Cuban private companies are now importing fuel directly amidst US oil sanctions, but the government has prohibited resale to address energy shortages.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine due to disruptions in oil deliveries from Russia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Cuba: Fuel crisis caused by US oil blockade impacts daily life

Cuba is facing a severe fuel crisis due to the ongoing US oil blockade, which is significantly affecting daily life on the island.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

WSJ: Nuclear Demand Takes Flight. Uranium Supply is Stumbling

Rising demand for nuclear energy and the expansion of data centers are putting pressure on global uranium supplies, raising fears of a fuel crisis for reactors.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Rubbish piles up in Havana as Cuba's fuel crisis hits garbage trucks

Havana faces a significant waste accumulation crisis due to the ongoing fuel shortages affecting garbage collection services.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Russia and Cuba negotiate against a common enemy

Cuban diplomat Bruno Rodriguez visits Russia to seek assistance amid a fuel crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon: Widespread Protests Against Tax Increases and Fuel Prices

Widespread protests erupted across Lebanon in response to increased taxes and fuel prices, as the government seeks to secure revenue for public sector salary increases.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'We Cook with Charcoal and Firewood for 3 Families in the Neighborhood': How Cubans Are Experiencing the Worst Fuel Rationing in Decades

Cubans are resorting to cooking with charcoal and firewood due to severe fuel shortages.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: The Canadian mining company Sherritt suspends its activities

Canadian mining company Sherritt has suspended its operations in Cuba due to fuel supply restrictions affecting the country.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trash Overwhelms Havana Due to Fuel Crisis and Commentators Respond to the Crisis

Havana is facing a mounting trash crisis exacerbated by a severe fuel shortage, leading to public dissatisfaction and comments on the situation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Fuel Crisis in Cuba: US Sanctions Lead to Mountains of Trash in Havana

Cuba's severe trash crisis in Havana is a direct result of US sanctions, which have dramatically reduced fuel supplies for waste collection vehicles.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Photos: Garbage Invades the Streets of Havana Due to the American Blockade on Fuel

Streets in Havana are overwhelmed with garbage due to a significant reduction in waste collection linked to fuel shortages exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cuba is sinking deeper into crisis - government to implement 'alternative zero'

Cuba faces a severe economic crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, reminiscent of the 1990s economic hardships after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

US Pressure on the Cuban Government has Led the Country to Crisis

Increased US pressure on Cuba's government has resulted in critical shortages of fuel and electricity on the island, leading to significant disruptions in daily life.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Crisis Did Not Make the EU Increase the Pace Towards Fossil-Free Energy

A study reveals that despite the EU doubling fossil fuel subsidies during the 2022 energy crisis, there was no acceleration towards fossil-free energy use.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are Cubans, live in Miami, and tell about the ordeal their relatives in the island face daily: 'Extreme difficulty'

Cuban expatriates in Miami discuss the ongoing hardships their families in Cuba are experiencing due to severe shortages of fuel and prolonged power outages.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

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

Cuba is experiencing an acute crisis exacerbated by economic downturn and external pressures, leading to international diplomatic frustrations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza warns of service termination due to fuel shortage

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza is warning that its services may cease entirely due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the Israeli blockade.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The stoppage of electricity generators warns of a medical disaster in Gaza

The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza has warned of a looming medical disaster due to fuel shortages and the stopping of essential electricity generators at hospitals.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Mexican humanitarian cargo docks in Havana amid energy crunch

Mexican ships have arrived in Havana carrying humanitarian aid, amidst a severe energy crisis in Cuba exacerbated by a US blockade and fuel shortages.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Everyday Life in Cuba, an Island Increasingly Choked by Lack of Fuel and Scarcity

Cuba faces a deepening crisis marked by severe fuel shortages and widespread scarcity, exacerbated by U.S. oil sanctions and leading to record blackouts.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Cuba tourism and energy crisis deepens amid US fuel blockade

Cuba is experiencing an intensified tourism and energy crisis exacerbated by the ongoing US fuel blockade.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Cubans Are Not Panicking. They Are Too Used to Times of Crisis, but They Are Visibly Nervous

Cuban citizens are exhibiting signs of nervousness over the countryโ€™s severe fuel shortages and the economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, even as they remain accustomed to difficult times.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

People are buying water. Lots of water, bread, rice, and batteries. Because no one knows what will happen tomorrow

Cubans are facing severe shortages amid an economic crisis exacerbated by a fuel blockade imposed by the United States.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say

The Australian government has approved the expansion of a coalmine in Queensland, raising concerns among conservationists about its impact on local habitats and climate change.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Voices from Cuba: "I am retired and have four jobs to cover basic needs"

Cuban citizens face increasing hardships due to fuel shortages and economic sanctions, as illustrated by a retired man juggling multiple jobs to sustain his living.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tony Blairโ€™s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin

The Tony Blair Institute's latest report advocating for increased North Sea oil and gas production has been criticized for its misleading claims and ties to fossil fuel interests.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues travel ban for Brits heading to popular Caribbean island

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel ban for British travelers to Cuba due to severe fuel shortages and travel disruptions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Russia sends oil shipment to assist Cuba

Russia is preparing to send an oil shipment to Cuba amid a severe fuel shortage on the island, described as humanitarian assistance.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Russia will send crude oil and fuel to Cuba, says Russian newspaper

Russia plans to send shipments of crude oil and fuel to Cuba in response to a fuel crisis caused by U.S. sanctions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico will send new ship with humanitarian aid to Cuba, declares Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced continued humanitarian aid shipments from Mexico to Cuba amid a fuel crisis in the island nation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Russia will evacuate its tourists from Cuba and suspend flights to the island due to fuel shortages

Russia is set to evacuate its tourists from Cuba and suspend flights to the island due to a national fuel crisis affecting aviation operations.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 17:06 UTC

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