
US delegation meets Cuban officials in Havana
US officials recently met with their Cuban counterparts in Havana, a Cuban Foreign Ministry official confirmed. The meeting focused on bilateral issues between the two nations.
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US officials recently met with their Cuban counterparts in Havana, a Cuban Foreign Ministry official confirmed. The meeting focused on bilateral issues between the two nations.

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío and other envoys have reiterated that Cuba is preparing for the possibility of military aggression from the United States, emphasizing that it would be 'naive' for Havana to ignore such a threat, especially amid an ongoing oil blockade.
Cuban officials have reported an island-wide blackout, exacerbating the country's ongoing energy crisis.

Iran reportedly closed or reimposed control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of breaching terms or imposing a blockade. This action led to reports of ships being affected and prompted international reactions, though some reports later indicated the strait returned to its previous state.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout, leaving millions without electricity, after its power grid collapsed due to chronic fuel shortages exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island. The national power grid has completely failed, causing widespread outages across the country.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that Cuban officials have begun discussions with US counterparts, stating that these talks were facilitated by 'international factors' to address differences and seek cooperation.
Representatives from the U.S. Department of State met with Cuban officials in Havana, marking the first such talks in 10 years, to discuss democratic and economic freedoms.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating.

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant economic deal with Cuba, with President Donald Trump indicating that Cuban officials are already in direct negotiations with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.