Russian Tanker Heads To Cuba Amid Oil Crunch

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

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A Russian tanker carrying crude oil is heading to Cuba despite the US pressure campaign that has sharply tightened fuel supplies to the island. The shipment comes as Cuba faces a severe energy crunch, with blackouts and supply shortages worsening after oil flows from key partners fell sharply

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Trump Says Cuba Is Next In Miami Speech

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump said “Cuba is next” during a speech in Miami in which he praised recent American military actions and signalled that Washington could shift its focus toward Havana after its current operations. The remark immediately drew attention because it appeared to suggest a tougher new phase in US policy toward Cuba. Trump […]

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Cuba Hit By Second National Blackout In A Week

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout after its national power grid collapsed for the second time in a week, leaving millions without electricity and deepening the country’s worsening energy crisis. The latest outage also marked the third major grid failure reported in March, underlining the strain on Cuba’s fragile power system. Cuba Nationwide Blackout Leaves

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Trump Escalates Rhetoric On Cuba

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said he could do “anything” he wanted with Cuba, escalating his rhetoric at a time when Washington and Havana remain in contact amid the island’s deepening energy and economic crisis. His remarks added fresh uncertainty to an already tense phase in U.S.-Cuba relations, with pressure building over sanctions, fuel shortages and […]

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Trump Says US Winning War Against Iran, Insists Cuba Next

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is currently winning its confrontation with Iran and suggested that Washington may focus on other geopolitical targets in the future. The remarks come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Trump Claims US Advantage In […]

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Venezuela Condemns US Tariffs on Cuba Oil Suppliers

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Venezuela has strongly criticised the United States decision to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, calling the move punitive and unjustified. The Venezuelan government said the measures amount to economic coercion and violate international trade norms. Tariffs Called Punitive Venezuelan officials said the US action unfairly targets nations that maintain

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Mexico Warns of Worsening Cuba Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned that proposed US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba could worsen the humanitarian situation on the island. She said such measures risk affecting essential services, including electricity generation, healthcare and food supply. Oil Supplies and Mexico’s Position Sheinbaum said decisions on oil exports are a matter of

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US Issues Tariff Order on Cuba Oil Supplies

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29, 2026 authorising tariffs on goods from any country that sells or supplies oil to Cuba. The move is part of a broader U.S. effort to increase economic pressure on Cuba’s government, which Washington calls a threat to national security. National Emergency Declared The order […]

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Trump Floats Rubio Name in Remark on Cuba Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump sparked discussion after reacting to a social media post suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a possible future leader of Cuba. Trump reposted the message and added the comment, “Sounds good to me,” drawing attention amid renewed tensions between Washington and Havana. Warning to Cuban Leadership The remark came alongside […]