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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cuba’s Second Blackout in a Week Exposes the Human Cost of Trump’s Fuel Blockade
Cuba suffered its second island-wide blackout in five days on Thursday, the fourth national grid collapse of 2026, as United Nations officials warned that children are dying under Trump's fuel embargo. Infant mortality on the island has nearly doubled, according to Cuban public health officials.
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 11, 2026
Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions
Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions
Armstrong Economics
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba’s Power Grid Has Collapsed
BREAKING: Cuba has been hit by another island-wide blackout, leaving roughly 10 million people without power. Officials say the cause is under investigation as the country's aging electric grid continues to struggle and fuel reserves run low. It's the second nationwide blackout pic.twitter.com/MwFlJNYjUl — Fox News (@FoxNews) July 6, 2026 Cuba’s national electrical grid suffered []
Breakthrough News
· Jun 24, 2026
US imposes even more sanctions on Cuba
Washington’s latest move will likely deepen the man-made economic crisis that millions of Cubans are currently suffering. elevation , June 24, 2026
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 12, 2026
Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari
HAVANA: Rakyat Cuba semakin tertekan berdepan krisis gangguan elektrik yang berulang, dengan sebahagian penduduk terpaksa hidup tanpa bekalan tenaga mencukupi ketika negara itu bergelut kekurangan bahan api dan keadaan sistem penjanaan yang semakin uzur. Negara itu sekali lagi berdepan gangguan bekalan elektrik di seluruh negara kelmarin, yang merupakan kejadian kedua dalam tempoh seminggu dan keempat ... Read more The post Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: [...]
JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/7fnbp3reoy/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIsland-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindlesBreaking news from around the world.
Reuters
· Jul 11, 2026
Cubans endure second nationwide blackout in a week
Cubans relied on torchlight after a second nationwide power outage this week plunged the island into darkness. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #cuba #blackout Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4h7LyUM 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba's national grid completely collapses, nearly 10 million in darkness
Cuba's national power grid collapsed, leaving ten million people without electricity. This nationwide blackout deepened the island's ongoing energy crisis. Ageing infrastructure and fuel shortages have caused frequent power outages for months. US sanctions are blamed by the government for limiting fuel imports. The situation has worsened amid a prolonged economic crisis on the island.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba plunged into darkness as power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity
Cuba’s electric grid has collapsed, leaving 10 million people without power. This is one of many blackouts that have happened in recent months, all linked to their deteriorating electricity grid and the US-imposed oil blockade that has cut off the island’s fuel supply. Two-thirds of the country was already without power when this blackout happened.
ABC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island
ArcaMax
· Jul 11, 2026
Cuba hit by another blackout as US urges more sanctions
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Friday, the second in less than a week, as the communist-run country grapples with an aging power grid, chronic fuel shortages and the threat of further U.S. sanctions that have already hampered access to ...
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year | AJ #shorts
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday. According to the state-run Electric Union, the cause is under investigation. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 12, 2026
Cuba restores its electrical grid after blackout
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday after another nationwide blackout, the second in less than a week on the island, which is under a US oil blockade, the national electricity company said.At 6:30 a.m. (10:30 GMT) this morning, the national electrical system was reconnected throughout the country, the national utility UNE posted on X.After working for more than 24 hours to restart the system — a process made slower and more complex by fuel shortages — engineers were able to accelerate the restoration overnight from Saturday to Sunday.More than 65 percent of households in Havana, a city of 1.7 million, had their power restored overnight, according to authorities.It was the fourth nationwide blackout in less than six months and the ninth since the end of 2024 on the island of 9.6 million inhabitants.The Caribbean island is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades -- one made worse by the fuel blockade imposed by US President Donald Trump in January as part of a pressure campaign aimed at ending six decades of communist rule.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba suffers island-wide blackout under US oil blockade
Cuba underwent an island-wide blackout on Monday as a U.S. naval oil blockade continues to strain the Caribbean nation’s energy crisis. The state-owned electrical workers union said there was a “total disconnection” of the island’s power grid, the cause of which is unknown. The investigation is ongoing. Roughly 10 million people have been left without []
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba has island-wide blackout, leaving 10 million in darkness due to fuel shortage
This latest power crisis comes amid severe fuel shortages that have plagued Cuba since January
DNyuz
· Jul 6, 2026
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
HAVANA — An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as the country’s fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout in the country of nearly 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy and Mines wrote on []
Sweden Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year
Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
Fuel shortages slow Cuba's power grid restoration
Fuel shortages slow Cuba's power grid restoration
CNN
· Jul 8, 2026
Blockade & blackouts: Trump’s ‘act of war’ on Cuba
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Monday as it faces an ongoing energy crisis, worsened by an effective US blockade on fuel shipments. On Monday, Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized the US for blocking fuel imports on X, claiming Washington is trying to induce “a social explosion through asphyxiation.” The US says the economic stranglehold is meant to force the Cuban government to pry open the island’s hermetic political system and allow direct foreign investment. CNN takes a look at life in Cuba under darkness and the effects the oil blockade is having on Cuba’s tourism economy. 0:00 Cuba struggles to restore power 3:03 Whose fault is the crisis? 4:05 Life in darkness - How everyday Cubans are managing 5:50 What happens to Cuba if this continues? 10:20 Is the blockade ethical? 13:09 What are the effects on Cuba’s tourism and the economy? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #trump #cuba
Sky News
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout affecting millions
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout affecting millions
teleSUR English
· Jul 9, 2026
Cuba Denounces U.S. Blockade Damages to UN Chief Guterres
Cuba’s FM Bruno Rodriguez held a meeting in New York with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, during which he detailed the daily reality facing the people under U.S. coercive unilateral measures. The meeting took place ahead of the UN General Assembly debate titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by []
The West Australian
· Jul 10, 2026
US sanctions leave Cuba in darkness as power grid fails
A US blockade that's cut off oil supplies to Cuba has led to a second national power blackout.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
More hardship in fuel-starved Cuba, hit by third nationwide blackout this year
Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a US fuel blockade. The communist island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US President Donald Trump in January cut off its oil supplies, depleting the dwindling supply of fuel for its power plants. Union Electrica (UNE), the state electricity company, announced a “total disconnection” to the entire island at midday,...
BERNAMA
· Jul 11, 2026
World : Lights Out Again: Cuba's Second Blackout In Four Days
HAVANA, July 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, the second in just four days, the Energy Ministry said on Friday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Agony’ in Cuba amid third nationwide blackout in six months
Cuba was already struggling to keep the lights on before U.S. President Donald Trump cut off its oil supplies, depleting the dwindling supply of fuel for its power plants.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 13, 2026
Islandwide blackout strikes Cuba
Havana, July 13: An islandwide blackout struck Cuba on Friday for the second time this week as the nation of nearly 10 m...
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout as power crisis deepens | DW News
A nationwide blackout struck Cuba after its power grid collapsed, leaving millions without electricity. Grid operator UNE began restoring some services, but by late afternoon was meeting only 1% of Havana’s total power requirements. #cuba #blackout #electricity #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Egypt Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Monday as it faces an ongoing energy crisis, worsened by an effective US blockade on fuel shipments. Cuba’s energy ministry said the national electrical grid had suffered a total collapse. The country’s grid operator said it is investigating the cause. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said officials The post Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Article | The Nation
· Jul 13, 2026
Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault
Marc Frank As unprecedented US sanctions push Cuba deeper into crisis, Havana is embracing sweeping market reforms while insisting it is not abandoning socialism. The post Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault appeared first on The Nation.
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Cuba Goes Dark Again As Castro’s Grandson Expresses Willingness to Talk With Trump
(NaturalNews) Cuba's national electric grid suffered a total disconnection on Monday, July 6 â“ leaving approximately 10 million people without power, according to...
Revolutionary Communists of America
· Jun 26, 2026
Should we care about elections? + What’s Happening to Cuba
Trump's war in Iran has created rifts in the Republican Party, meanwhile DSA victories in New York are causing panic in the ruling class. At the same time, US imperialism is tightening its stranglehold on Cuba, causing major changes for the island's economy and future. The post Should we care about elections? + What’s Happening to Cuba appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.
Fark
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba power grid collapses, entire country without electricity. So like Texas but an island [Scary]
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BNO News
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout across the island, according to state officials. The cause was not immediately known. The Electric Union of Cuba reported the failure around noon Monday, saying the country’s National Electric System had suffered a “total disconnection” and that authorities were investigating the cause. The collapse came [] The post Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses appeared first on BNO News.
Iran Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
High pump prices of gasoline angers Trump as he instructs Justice Department to probe oil companies
Washington D.C. [US], June 24, (ANI): US President Donald Trump expressed his anger over US oil companies not bringing down the pump prices of gasoline despite paying a lower price for the oil.In a Truth Social post, Trump said that customers are being 'gouged' and that prices should start going down a lot faster than what he is seeing. Trump added that he has given instructions to the Department of Justice (DoJ
USA TODAY
· Jul 1, 2026
Delivery apps help bring goods to Cuba amid crisis and shortages
Cuban Americans use delivery apps like Supermarket23 and Cuballama to send food to families in Cuba facing shortages and blackouts on the island. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/07/01/cuba-food-delivery-apps-crisis/90558232007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Our News Bahamas
· Jul 8, 2026
Islandwide Blackout Hits Cuba As It’s Fuel Reserve Dwindles
CUBA - An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as the country's fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.
Russia Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining, and trying to drag everyone down with it
As Washington weakens, it is tightening the screws on Havana – using blockade, blackouts and mass suffering to punish defiance Read Full Article at RT.com
The korea Herald News
· Jun 24, 2026
US slaps new sanctions on Cuba
The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.
RedState
· Jun 23, 2026
Rubio Hits Cuba Hard: New Sanctions Now Target Castro Kin and GAESA
Rubio Hits Cuba Hard: New Sanctions Now Target Castro Kin and GAESA
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 23, 2026
US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle
The United States government expanded its economic restrictions against Cuba today, blacklisting five entities and one individual accused of funding and facilitating the Cuban government’s operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures under Executive Order 14404, which was established by President Trump on May 1, 2026, to target repression and national security threats [] US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle
The Daily Beast
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump-Backed Discount ‘Freedom Fuel’ Mystery Exposed
Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump’s gas price-cutting initiative is raising more questions than answers after estimates suggested the discounts could wipe out profits for participating stations.As the White House touts its “Freedom Fuel Network” stations as providing relief to Americans struggling with high gas prices caused by Trump’s war with Iran, industry experts who spoke to ABC News described the business model as akin to “jumping off a cliff.”In a Truth Social post last week, Trump announced that “a VERY smart Retailer” would cut gas prices at 25 stations across the Northeast and urged other businesses to follow suit.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Prensa Latina
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba to denounce at the UN fuel blockade as act of war
Havana, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will denounce —at the United Nations (UN), aggressive actions by the United States—including the fuel blockade, which is considered an act of war and a naval blockade on the island, the Foreign Ministry reported. The post Cuba to denounce at the UN fuel blockade as act of war first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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