EASTERN CUBA

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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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit Eastern Michigan, Then a Dry Weekend and Mild Spring Ahead

Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor

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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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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Cuba's Big Prison Release Sparks Questions About Who Really Walks Free

Cuba started letting out over 2, 000 prisoners on Friday, calling it a big act of mercy. This comes right after the government faced huge pressure from the U. S. , which has been pushing for changes in how Cuba treats people it calls political prisoners. The amnesty is the biggest in a decade, but n

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Cuba Talks to the U. S. as Energy Shortage Hits Hard

Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Chilly Weekend Ahead for Kingston and Surroundings

Eastern Ontario, including Kingston, is in for a rough ride this weekend. A harsh Arctic air mass is moving in, bringing heavy snow and bitter cold. The weather service is urging everyone to get ready. Snow bands will form around Lake Ontario, dumping a lot of snow, especially to the east and north

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Cuba Faces Tough Choices as Trump Tightens the Screw

Cuba is in a tight spot. Trump wants them to make a deal, or else. He's cutting off oil and money from Venezuela, Cuba's old friend. This move comes after the US grabbed Venezuela's leader, Maduro, in a surprise raid. Cuba has been helping Maduro for years, even sending security teams. But now, Trum

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Cuba's Economic Crossroads: A Closer Look

Cuba is facing some serious economic challenges. The country has always had a tough time, but things have gotten worse lately. Farming and tourism, two big parts of the economy, are really struggling. Power cuts are common, and trade restrictions make things even harder. Plus, Cuba has lost a lot of

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Cuba Battles Deadly Mosquito-Borne Viruses: What's Happening?

Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya

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