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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Cuba’s Fuel Prices Jump While Pumps Stay Dry

Cuba just doubled the price of gasoline and diesel, but good luck finding an open station. Most pumps in Havana have been shut for weeks, leaving drivers clueless about where—or when—they can actually buy fuel. The government claims the price hike reflects "real" import costs, but with no deliveries

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Cuba Weighs US $100M Aid While Questioning Trump’s Intentions

Cuba is thinking about accepting a $100 million help package from the United States, but it remains doubtful that President Trump’s motives are pure. The island’s leaders said the offer could help, but they want no conditions attached. The Cuban government wants any aid to come without political

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Blackouts Hit Hard

Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Haiti's Election Plans Hit Another Roadblock

Haiti won't be holding its presidential vote in August as planned. The prime minister recently stated security conditions simply aren't safe enough for elections. This announcement comes after years of delayed votes and growing gang control across the country. Over a million people have been forced

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Iran Wants Fair Deal With US, Says Foreign Minister

Iran’s foreign minister told a Chinese diplomat that the country will only accept an agreement that is fair and comprehensive. He said Iran would protect its rights during talks with the United States. The U. S. president announced that it might pause operations in the Strait of Hormuz while a

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

A Clear Path to Peace: Fixing Iran’s Nuclear Talk with Rules, Not Guns

Iran and the world face a tense moment over nuclear worries. Many think war could solve it, but history shows that fighting only adds danger and makes the problem bigger. The real fix lies in stronger laws, honest talks, and tighter checks on nuclear work. The main rulebook is the Treaty on the Non

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Iran’s Bitcoin experiment: Can crypto bypass oil sanctions?

Iran is testing a bold idea: charging oil tankers in Bitcoin to dodge US sanctions. The plan targets the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Instead of dollars or local currency, ships might pay fees in BTC. But how practical is this? Experts debate whether Bitcoin’s speed

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

The Petrodollar Still Holds Strong, But Iran’s Moves Raise Questions

Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz and lets a few ships pass for payment in yuan or crypto. The U. S. Navy plans to clear mines there, showing the route is still a point of tension. The U. S. dollar remains the main currency for buying oil worldwide, and analysts say that gives it a big a

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Apr 11 2026CRYPTO

Iran Considers Bitcoin Fees for Oil Ships

Iran may start charging oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is very important because it carries about one‑fifth of the world’s crude oil. The country wants to keep control over this narrow channel and use it as leverage in its dealings with other natio

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Threading a needle between old tensions

Cuba’s top leader has just sent Washington a message wrapped in a simple rule: talk to us, but don’t tell us how to run our country while we’re talking. Miguel Díaz-Canel, sitting down with an American news team, made clear that Cuba isn’t for sale—no political regime tweaks, no human-rights lecture

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