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Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy - Reuters
Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy Reuters
April 10, 2026Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt - Reuters
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt Reuters
April 3, 2026Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
April 3, 2026White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver - Reuters
White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver Reuters
March 30, 2026Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.
March 30, 2026Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.
March 28, 2026Mexico's navy locates two missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba, crew safe - Reuters
Mexico's navy locates two missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba, crew safe Reuters
March 28, 2026Trump says 'Cuba is next' in speech touting US military successes - reuters.com
Trump says 'Cuba is next' in speech touting US military successes reuters.com
March 27, 2026Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico
Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
March 27, 2026Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says - Reuters
Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says Reuters
March 27, 2026Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
March 24, 2026Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says - Reuters
Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says Reuters
March 22, 2026Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week - Reuters
Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week Reuters
March 22, 2026BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
March 22, 2026National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.
March 22, 2026Cuban power grid collapses for second time in a week amid US oil blockade - Reuters
Cuban power grid collapses for second time in a week amid US oil blockade Reuters
March 21, 2026Volunteers in Mexico load boats with aid for energy‑strapped Cuba - Reuters
Volunteers in Mexico load boats with aid for energy‑strapped Cuba Reuters
March 20, 2026Cuba refuses to negotiate president's term in talks with United States - Reuters
Cuba refuses to negotiate president's term in talks with United States Reuters
March 20, 2026US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions - Reuters
US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions Reuters
March 19, 2026US military not preparing for Cuba invasion, senior US general says - Reuters
US military not preparing for Cuba invasion, senior US general says Reuters
March 19, 2026As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?
The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.
March 19, 2026Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba - Reuters
Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba Reuters
March 17, 2026Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
March 17, 2026Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba - Reuters
Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba Reuters
March 16, 2026Cuba's national electric grid collapses, leaving millions without power - Reuters
Cuba's national electric grid collapses, leaving millions without power Reuters
March 16, 2026Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran - Reuters
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran Reuters
March 16, 2026Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.
March 14, 2026Protesters in Cuba attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts - Reuters
Protesters in Cuba attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts Reuters
March 14, 2026White House official: Trump has said a US-Cuba deal could be done easily - Reuters
White House official: Trump has said a US-Cuba deal could be done easily Reuters
March 13, 2026'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line - Reuters
'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line Reuters
March 10, 2026Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" - Reuters
Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" Reuters
March 9, 2026Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio - Reuters
Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio Reuters
March 7, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking point
The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
March 6, 2026Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' - Reuters
Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' Reuters
March 5, 2026Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
March 4, 2026Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks - Reuters
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks Reuters
February 27, 2026Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
February 27, 2026American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.
February 26, 2026Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.
February 25, 2026Cuba says it killed 4, wounded 6 from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire - Reuters
Cuba says it killed 4, wounded 6 from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire Reuters
February 25, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters
Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters
February 23, 2026Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake - Reuters
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake Reuters
February 22, 2026Exclusive: Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts - Reuters
Exclusive: Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts Reuters
February 21, 2026