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Cuba's power grid collapses again after nationwide blackout

Cuba's power grid collapses again after nationwide blackout

Cuba's fragile power grid suffered a devastating secondary collapse during nationwide restoration efforts, deepening an energy crisis fueled by chronic shortages and outdated infrastructure.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 07:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

Iran displays anti-US billboards as military strikes intensify

Tehran is using city-wide billboards to threaten American leadership while U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure leave civilians facing urgent energy restrictions.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes as regional infrastructure damage grows

US and Iran exchange strikes as regional infrastructure damage grows

Conflict between the US and Iran has intensified as both sides target critical infrastructure, disrupting energy transport and hitting facilities in neighboring nations.

Transport ·18 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Ukrainian drone strikes kill seven in attacks on Russian oil and logistics sites

Ukrainian drone strikes kill seven in attacks on Russian oil and logistics sites

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple logistics and energy facilities across Russia, including a fatal attack on a Wildberries warehouse in Tambov. The operation also targeted an oil depot in the Moscow region and prompted emergency evacuations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 10:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

Following a collapsed ceasefire, the US military is targeting Iranian bridges and energy hubs, disrupting regional infrastructure and global shipping lanes.

Transport ·17 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Iran warns of Gulf infrastructure strikes as Strait of Hormuz red line

Iran warns of Gulf infrastructure strikes as Strait of Hormuz red line

Tehran has vowed retaliatory strikes against regional energy and transport assets as direct military engagement with the United States intensifies.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale drone assault against oil infrastructure and a naval base in the Leningrad region. President Zelenskyy stated the operation targeted revenue sources for Moscow's military.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time ...

Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time ...

Ukrainian long-range drone strikes have hit critical Russian oil infrastructure for a second time, triggering flight suspensions and fueling regional shortages.

World ·2 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read