Cuba

PM Modi Highlights UPI Expansion at BRICS as India’s Digital Payments Go Global

PM Modi and Cuban President discuss UPI, pharma, and Ayurveda collaboration at BRICS Summit sidelines in Brazil.

6 days ago

How Cuba’s Last High-Profile Dissident Turns Aid Into Activism?

Jose Daniel Ferrer, a prominent Cuban dissident, operates a soup kitchen in Santiago to combat hunger and promote democracy. Despite…

3 months ago

Cuba Completes Prisoner Release Deal Despite Trump’s Reversal

Cuba has released 553 prisoners as part of a deal finalized during Joe Biden’s presidency, but Donald Trump’s reversal halted…

4 months ago

US Tightens Visa Rules, Targets Cuba’s Lucrative Overseas Medical Program

US has tightened visa policies targeting Cuban officials involved in labor export programs, particularly medical missions. Washington claims these programs…

5 months ago

Cuba In Crisis: Widespread Blackouts Shut Schools, Halt Work Amid Fuel Crisis

With only six power plants operating, Cuba's energy crisis has led to widespread blackouts, fuel shortages, and rising public frustration.…

5 months ago

Cuban Government To Release 553 Prisoners After Vatican Talks Amid US Sanction Easing

Following talks with the Vatican, Cuba will release 553 prisoners. While praising US sanctions easing, Cuba cautioned future administrations may…

6 months ago

Cuba’s Tourism Industry Faces Decline Amid Blackouts and Shortages

As Cuba grapples with worsening blackouts, food and fuel shortages, and labor issues, the Caribbean island is finding it increasingly…

7 months ago

Nationwide Blackouts Hit Cuba After National Grid Collapses

Cuba's national electrical system collapsed early Wednesday after the country's biggest power plant failed, in one of the latest episodes…

7 months ago

Hurricane Rafael Ravages Cuba: Knocks Power Grid, Wrecks Homes

Hurricane Rafael crossed Cuba's western region on Wednesday evening, about 45 miles (75km) west of Havana.

8 months ago

Hurricane Rafael Again Triggers Nationwide Blackout In Cuba Amid Destructive Storm

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, has caused a widespread blackout across Cuba after making landfall on the island’s south-west…

8 months ago

3 Reasons Behind Cuba’s Widespread Power Grid Failure Amid Deepening Crisis

Cuba is experiencing a severe power crisis, with four grid collapses in 48 hours. Aging power plants, reduced fuel imports,…

9 months ago

WATCH | Hurricane Oscar Slams Bahamas, Set To Batter Cuba Amid Power Crisis

Hurricane Oscar has made landfall in the Bahamas and is now headed toward Cuba, which is still recovering from a…

9 months ago