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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Maielis González delves into Cuban reality through science fiction: 'My generation grew up with the corpse of a utopia'

Maielis González's novel 'Nuclear' explores the unfinished nuclear power plant in Juraguá and reflects on Cuba's ongoing crisis.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Aston Martin in Crisis: Lots of Power - Too Little Revenue

Aston Martin is facing a financial crisis, struggling to balance its production goals with insufficient revenue.

Feb 28 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

How the power structure in Iran is managing the crisis

The article examines how Iran's ruling elite is strategizing to manage a potential leadership transition following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Kaoru Has Seen at the North Korean Party Congress: A Sense of Crisis in Kim Jong-un's Power Maintenance

The article discusses insights from Professor Kaoru Hasuike regarding the recent North Korean Party Congress and the perceived sense of urgency in Kim Jong-un's efforts to maintain power.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Fantasy of Power Without Limits or Discussion

Argentina's political system seems resigned to Javier Milei's reelection in 2027, as he accelerates sweeping reforms amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 28 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba is plunged into total darkness after massive blackout: Why did it declare an energy emergency?

Cuba experienced a total blackout due to the shutdown of its main thermoelectric plant, declaring a state of energy emergency amid severe power shortages.

Feb 27 • 02:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 Scenarios for the Escalating Crisis Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

The article discusses the escalating security crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has worsened since the Taliban's return to power, leading to complex interactions and military confrontations.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tricks to Make Nuclear Power Cheap

The article critiques a claim about the economic viability of nuclear power in Norway, highlighting unrealistic income assumptions.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: The Organized Crime CPI gains explosive potential and can breach political shielding in the Master case

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) in Brazil has unexpectedly gained significant attention and power amid the ongoing crisis involving Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Power outages and drone strikes push Ukraine's economy into a new crisis

Ukraine's economy is facing its worst period since the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion, compounded by power outages and the impact of drone strikes.

Feb 25 • 20:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ramadan in Gaza Symbolizes Everything That Is Missing for Residents

The article discusses how Gazans struggle with the observance of Ramadan due to a lack of access to power and reliable communication.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Are Senior Members of the Ruling Party Silent Even Though They Know It Will Lead to Ruin?

The senior members of the ruling party, despite the looming crisis, remain silent due to fears of political repercussions and territorial concerns.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv

The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Slovakia pulls the plug on emergency power assistance to Ukraine

Slovakia has ceased emergency power supplies to Ukraine amid disputes over oil supply repairs.

Feb 23 • 19:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: When the President Makes the Law - Executive Order 9, the PIA, and the Question of Who Can Stop It

The article discusses President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order No. 9, which undermines the Petroleum Industry Act by allowing direct revenue remittance from the NNPCL to the Federation Account, raising constitutional crisis questions regarding executive power in Nigeria.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

French thinker Jerome Horto: Gaza represents a moment of complete denial of the essence of international justice

French scholar Jerome Horto critiques the failure of international law in the context of Gaza, illustrating a broader structural crisis in justice.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Kirchnerist Powerlessness Before the New Cartography of Real Power

The Kirchnerist faction grapples with an internal crisis amidst the advancement of labor modernization legislation under Javier Milei's government.

Feb 21 • 06:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Power Crisis for Norway's New Submarine Base

Norway's defense sector faces a setback as Statnett rejects its request for increased power capacity at the Ramsund naval station, where new submarines are to be stationed.

Feb 20 • 05:20 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Pakistan becomes major drug hub as Afghanistan exports crisis

Pakistan is becoming a significant center for drug production and consumption following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan and the subsequent ban on poppy cultivation.

Feb 19 • 11:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Weak Opposition Falls into Crisis: Professor Morinami Says 'Strategic Compromise is Necessary'

Political dynamics in Japan are shifting as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party solidifies its power while minor leftist parties struggle to gain traction, according to political analyst Professor Morinami.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

GenCos deny NLC’s ‘extortion’ claims, warn of looming power crisis

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No power, no growth, Dangote warns government

Aliko Dangote has called for immediate action from the Nigerian government to address the country's electricity crisis, which threatens industrial growth and economic development.

Feb 18 • 00:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tariq Rahman Appointed New Prime Minister of Bangladesh After Returning from Exile

Tariq Rahman has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the BNP party won the national elections, marking the return of the party to power after 20 years.

Feb 17 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Pope has sent generators

Pope Leo has dispatched 80 generators to aid the freezing population in Ukraine amid severe power shortages caused by Russian attacks.

Feb 17 • 07:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

"Great Power Politics Has Returned": A Review of the Munich Security Conference

The 62nd Munich Security Conference highlighted a crisis of trust between the US and its European allies and differing visions for the future of transatlantic relations.

Feb 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 20:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

War in Ukraine: UN Fears New Wave of Refugees in Ukraine

The UN warns that ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure could lead to a new wave of refugees, with an estimated 325,000 Ukrainians potentially displaced due to power and heating failures.

Feb 16 • 11:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Civil War Erupts in HRDC As Splinter Group Demands AGM

A leadership crisis has escalated within the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) in Malawi, leading to a power struggle and questions about the legitimacy of its current leadership.

Feb 16 • 11:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power outages introduced in Kharkiv Oblast

Kharkiv Oblast has implemented emergency power outages in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine's energy system due to Russian military actions.

Feb 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukalas: Mitsotakis’ work is the collapse of purchasing power and the trailing country in collective labor contracts

Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-Kinal, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing him of propagating falsehoods regarding social agreements and highlighting the deterioration of the country’s productivity and purchasing power.

Feb 15 • 11:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ruling and opposition parties are fighting over household issues, and they will continue to fight even after the local elections

The Democratic Party of Korea is experiencing internal conflicts, primarily driven by leadership struggles and power dynamics ahead of upcoming local elections in June.

Feb 14 • 23:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Human Trafficking - The Silent Crisis of the European Union, Where Power and Exploitation of Women Play a Major Role

The article discusses the ongoing issue of human trafficking within the EU, highlighting the exploitation of women from Eastern Europe and the shortcomings in current laws and statistics.

Feb 14 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

UK Prime Minister Faces Biggest Crisis Yet and May Fall This Month

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who came to power in 2024, is facing significant pressure that could lead to his resignation as early as February 2027.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Shmyhal: The state of electricity supply is complicated after Russian attacks

The electricity supply situation remains complex in many areas, with power available for only three to four hours after long outages, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Feb 13 • 01:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Salaries fell behind inflation in 2025 and remain below the 2023 level

Salaries in Argentina have not kept pace with inflation in 2025, resulting in decreased purchasing power compared to 2023.

Feb 12 • 21:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Almost 2600 households without power in Kyiv

Kyiv has suffered a drone attack resulting in nearly 2600 households losing electricity, as reported by Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.

Feb 12 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Student Purchasing Power is Permanently Weakening Compared to Previous Years

A report indicates that students in Finland are experiencing a permanent decline in their purchasing power due to inflation and economic conditions post-COVID-19.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

In Cuba, charcoal and solar panels to face the energy crisis

Cuba is turning to charcoal and solar power as alternative energy sources amid an ongoing energy crisis.

Feb 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Switzerland approves €35m energy aid package for Ukraine

Switzerland has approved a €35 million energy aid package for Ukraine, providing generators and power modules to assist with the country's energy crisis.

Feb 11 • 11:58 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 Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuba to have prolonged outages this Tuesday, February 10

Cuba is expected to experience significant power outages on Tuesday, affecting over 64% of the island at peak energy demand according to the state Utility Union.

Feb 10 • 17:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine moves its power grid underground to shield it from Russian attacks

Ukraine is relocating its power substations underground to protect against Russian strikes, amid an ongoing energy crisis that poses a significant financial burden.

Feb 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Caribbean State in Crisis: Three Weeks Until the Collapse of Cuba?

Cuba is facing a severe crisis with dwindling oil reserves, leading to widespread power outages and unprecedented cold weather.

Feb 10 • 09:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

World's Largest Chuja Island Offshore Wind Power Project Faces Crisis as Korea Midland Power Withdraws Bid

Korea Midland Power's withdrawal from the single bid for Jeju's Chuja Island offshore wind power project risks jeopardizing the locality's public-led renewable energy initiative.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N3.6tn power subsidy plan should go beyond 2028 – GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria are urging the government to extend its proposed N3.6tn power subsidy plan beyond 2028, citing ongoing issues within the electricity sector.

Feb 10 • 02:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Russia’s worst attack on substations halves Ukraine’s nuclear power output

Russia's recent significant attack on Ukraine's substations has severely reduced the country's nuclear power output by approximately 50%.

Feb 9 • 14:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New survey: More prepared for crisis

A new survey indicates that more Norwegians are preparing for emergencies, with an increase in those considering strategies for power outages.

Feb 9 • 06:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

5 in the morning: Crisis for Starmer – What the Greek spy was giving to China – The battle in the Super League has intensified

Morgan McSweeney's sudden resignation has thrown the balance of power in London into turmoil, posing a significant crisis for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid revelations involving Mandelson and Epstein.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Darkness is increasingly consuming parts of Cuba: More than half of the island has no electricity

Cuba faces significant energy crises with over half of the island experiencing extended power outages, affecting 59% of the territory during peak consumption times.

Feb 8 • 21:02 UTC

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