Cuba's entire national grid went dark again on Tuesday — the third total collapse in just ten days. The island's aging, Soviet-era power plants are running on fumes as a US fuel blockade, imposed since January, chokes off the oil needed to keep generators running. Hospitals are rationing power, public transport has nearly stopped, and tens of thousands of Cubans are waiting on delayed surgeries. Cuban officials blame Washington's sanctions; the US points to decades of failing infrastructure. Either way, 10 million people are living through it.


Cuba’s power grid collapses again: Third blackout this month 

Cuba endures third nationwide blackout in nine days as power grid fails

#Gravitas Amid a deepening energy crisis, CIA Director John Ratcliffe held rare high-level talks in Havana with senior Cuban officials.


Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Complete Collapse 

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.


Cuba Faces Deepening Energy Crisis as Fuel Runs Out and US Offers Aid

Cuba has been plunged into darkness once again after a major grid failure triggered one of the country’s worst power outages in recent months. Millions of residents were left without electricity as the already fragile energy system struggled to cope. This marks the third major blackout in just four months, raising fresh concerns over infrastructure, fuel shortages and the island’s deepening energy crisis.


Cuba Hit By Massive Blackout Again, Millions Left Without Power 

Ukraine’s businesses and citizens are struggling to function as repeated Russian attacks on the country’s energy grid trigger widespread power outages during one of the coldest winters of the war. Factories, shops, and homes face severe disruptions, while authorities work to restore electricity and maintain essential services. The attacks highlight the ongoing humanitarian and economic impact of the conflict, affecting millions of Ukrainians.

 Ukraine Businesses Battle Blackouts & War

Tanzania is under curfew with a nationwide Internet blackout following violent protests during the October 29, 2025 elections. President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced minor opposition after major challengers were jailed or disqualified. Reports of dozens killed, heavy security, and schools closed highlight escalating unrest. Watch for latest updates on this unprecedented political crisis in East Africa.

Tanzania Crisis: Over 30 Killed In Violent Protests, Massive Blackout 

Cubans were in despair Wednesday after their cash-strapped communist country plunged into its fifth nationwide power blackout in a year.

Fifth Blackout In A Year Hits Cuba With 10m People In The Dark

Rajasthan Barmer Jaisalmer Jodhpur Ceasefire Live: Blackouts were imposed in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer.

Rajasthan Ceasefire News: Blackouts in Jaisalmer, Barmer after India confirms Pakistan violated ceasefire

India news: On Friday, 9 May, the Gujarat government enforced blackouts across several villages near the Indo-Pak border.

Indo-Pak War | 'Ban on flying drones, leaves cancelled': Blackouts in Kutch, parts of Gujarat, amid drone sightings in J&K and Punjab

Panic and chaos in Spain and Portugal; Spanish Prime Minister says a probe is now underway and asserts that no hypothesis can be ruled out at this moment. Watch for more details!

Spain launches official probe to solve massive blackout case

Spain, Portugal, and parts of France were hit by a massive power outage, a major power outage hitting Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without electricity. Now, power is back to most of Spain and Portugal. The cause is attributed to a rare atmospheric phenomenon, according to Portugal's grid operator. Watch for more details!

Spain: Power Supply Almost Fully Restored After One Of Europe’s Most Severe Blackouts

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it slammed into the cash-strapped island, which was still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous deadly storm.

Cuba under nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafel hits

People in Cuba are experiencing countrywide blackout after power plant collapse. The power crisis in Cuba has triggered protest. On Friday Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout after the island's main power plant failed, causing the communist country's electricity grid to collapse, the energy ministry said. Watch our report to know more.

Cuba's Largest Power Plant Collapses, People Protest

Millions in Cuba are still in Dark. People in Cuba are experiencing countrywide blackout after power plant collapse. Cuba managed to restore limited power to its greed by Friday evening. Although 90% of the island remained without electricity including some of the key hospitals. Watch to know more.

Following a Countrywide blackout triggered by the collapse of a major power plant, Cuba managed to restore limited power to its greed by Friday evening. Although 90% of the island remained without electricity including some of the key hospitals. Watch to know more.

Cuba Suffers Nationwide Power Outage

Ecuador will implement nationwide nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector. This comes as the country has been hit by the worst drought in decades which is threatening the country's hydroelectric plants.

Ecuador Implements Electricity Rationing and Blackouts Amid Severe Drought

Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were back up after a two-hour outage impacted thousands of users globally. While the company blamed it on a technical issue, reports predict that the outage must have cost CEO Mark Zuckerberg almost $100 million in revenue loss.

Gravitas | Meta Blackout: How much money did Mark Zuckerberg lose?

Kenya’s transport minister issued an apology on Saturday (August 26) after a widespread electricity blackout that left several regions in the country, including Nairobi international airport in darkness for several hours.

Kenyan minister issues ‘rare’ apology after blackout plunges main airport terminal into darkness

NASA briefly lost contact with the International Space Centre recently. But what made it lose contact? A power outage at NASA's mission control centre caused the ISS communications blackout. The outage lasted about 90 minutes.

How NASA lost contact with International Space Station for first time ever

More than half of the households in Argentina plunged into darkness for two hours after the national electricity grid was affected by the fire on Wednesday. The capital city Buenos Aires, along with other major cities and large areas in the countryside, were partly or wholly affected.

More than half of Argentina plunges into darkness as fire knocks out power grid

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Trending on WION: Apple forecasts low iPhone shipments; Ukrainians brace for blackouts

#Gravitas | Have you heard about the #BlackoutChallenge? It encourages people to choke themselves until they pass out due to lack of oxygen. The mother of a 10-yr-old-girl recently sued TikTok for causing her death. A U.S. court has dismissed the lawsuit as 'wrongful'. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Did this Viral TikTok trend cause a girl's death?

The blackout challenge on TikTok encourages users to hold their breath until they pass out due to a lack of oxygen. How do we hold these firms responsible for their dangerously defective algorithm and negligent conduct? Molly Gambhir brings you the details

WION Fineprint | New TikTok trend: Hold your breath till you pass out

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