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#Gravitas Cuba has officially run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering one of the country’s worst energy crises in recent history. Large parts of Havana are reportedly facing blackouts lasting up to 22 hours a day as the national power grid struggles without imported fuel supplies. The crisis has intensified concerns over economic instability, infrastructure collapse, and growing pressure on daily life across the island nation.

Cuba is facing a worsening energy crisis after officials admitted the country has nearly run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering widespread blackouts and growing public frustration. As shortages deepen, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio renewed calls for political change while واش Havana signaled it may consider a reported $100 million U.S. aid offer. The crisis highlights Cuba’s fragile energy system, decades of economic pressure, and the growing hardship faced by ordinary citizens.

India is reportedly considering tax cuts for foreign investors buying Indian bonds as policymakers look to attract more overseas capital into the country’s debt markets. The move, backed by the Reserve Bank of India, could make Indian government securities more attractive to global funds and improve bond inflows. Analysts say easier tax rules may help strengthen India’s financial markets at a time of shifting global investment trends and rising competition for foreign capital.

The Trump-Xi summit takes place amid escalating global tensions, with Iran, Taiwan, and the Strait of Hormuz dominating high-level discussions between Washington and Beijing. Both sides addressed concerns over maritime security, regional stability, trade, and strategic rivalry as geopolitical pressure intensifies across the Indo-Pacific and Middle East. The meeting also highlighted growing fears of wider global conflict and the fragile balance between cooperation and confrontation between the world’s two largest powers.

The White House has described the Trump–Xi meeting as “good,” but notably made no mention of Taiwan in its official readout. The omission has drawn attention, as Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive and contested issues in US–China relations. While both sides reportedly discussed broader areas of cooperation and competition, the lack of reference to Taiwan stands out in an otherwise tightly managed diplomatic statement. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and Beijing, even as major strategic disagreements remain unresolved.

Trump described his China visit as “historic” and said US-China ties could become “better than ever before,” while Xi Jinping stressed that the two countries should be “partners, not rivals.”

Argentina is launching a fact-finding mission in Ushuaia after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Investigators are now scouring a local landfill for answers.

Amid the Epstein files fallout, Capitol Hill witnessed a bipartisan push to combat sexual misconduct by lawmakers. This comes amid two high-profile resignations from the U.S. House of Representatives following sexual harassment allegations. Since 1976, 28 lawmakers have been probed over sexual harassment allegations.

Japan is turning to futuristic “robot wolves” to protect rural communities from rising bear attacks. The robotic devices, designed with glowing eyes and loud warning sounds, are being used to scare wild bears away from towns and farms. Officials say climate change, shrinking food sources, and changing wildlife patterns are pushing more bears into populated areas. Japan recorded a record number of bear attacks last year, prompting authorities to adopt unusual but innovative solutions to improve public safety.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing, but the US skipped Taiwan while China avoided mentioning Iran in their official statements.

A new study has linked weight gain in early adulthood to a higher risk of developing certain cancers later in life. Researchers found that men who gained excess weight in their 20s faced a significantly higher risk of colon cancer, while women who were obese before 30 were more likely to develop womb cancer. Experts say hormonal changes, inflammation, and long-term metabolic stress may play a major role. Obesity is already considered one of the leading preventable causes of cancer in several countries, including the UK.

High-profile leaders including Om Birla and the CMs of Bihar, Andhra, and Haryana have slashed their official convoys to support PM Modi’s fuel savings push.

Justice Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, MLA Vinay Mishra and senior AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, among others.

A powerful storm in Uttar Pradesh has caused widespread disruption, with one shocking incident capturing attention where a man was reportedly injured after being blown away by strong winds. The severe weather, marked by heavy rains, dust storms, and lightning, has impacted multiple districts, damaging property and affecting daily life. Authorities are monitoring the situation as emergency response teams continue relief efforts in affected areas.

Israel and Lebanon begin a high-stakes third round of talks in Washington. With the US-backed ceasefire set to expire Sunday, can a permanent deal be reached? 

Taiwan remains the most sensitive and dangerous issue in relations between the United States and China. Beijing continues to push for what it calls “reunification” with the island, while many people in Taiwan increasingly identify separately from mainland China. At the same time, Washington officially follows the “One China” policy but maintains close unofficial ties with Taiwan, making the island a major geopolitical flashpoint with global consequences.

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, firing more than 670 drones and missiles overnight after a brief ceasefire ended. In Kyiv, apartment buildings collapsed as rescuers searched through rubble for missing residents, including children. Ukrainian officials say over 50 residential buildings were damaged nationwide, while air defence systems intercepted most incoming attacks. The latest strikes have intensified calls for stronger Western military support and air defence systems.

More than 2,500 members of Fatah have gathered in the Palestinian territories for a major party meeting focused on reshaping the movement’s leadership. The event includes elections for Fatah’s powerful central committee — the first such vote involving the group’s top leadership in nearly a decade. The meeting comes at a critical time for Palestinian politics, with growing pressure for internal reforms, generational change, and renewed political direction amid ongoing regional tensions.

Delhi hosts a major diplomatic gathering as foreign ministers from Iran, Russia, and other BRICS nations arrive for high-level discussions. The summit focuses on global cooperation, strategic partnerships, and emerging geopolitical alignments, with key attention on energy security, regional stability, and strengthening multilateral coordination among major global powers in a shifting world order.