Cuba’s National Power Grid Collapses, Leaving Millions Without Electricity
Cuba has been plunged into darkness after the country’s national electric grid collapsed, leaving millions of residents without power across the island. The blackout, which occurred on March 16, affected nearly the entire population of about 10–11 million people, according…
Trinidad and Tobago Extends State of Emergency for Three More Months Amid Rising Crime
The government of Trinidad and Tobago has extended the country’s state of emergency for another three months as authorities continue efforts to tackle rising violent crime across the Caribbean nation. The decision was approved by the country’s House of Representatives…
U.S. Embassy in Venezuela Raises American Flag for First Time in Seven Years
The United States has raised its national flag over its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, for the first time in seven years, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The symbolic moment took place on March 14,…
Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup despite Trump’s safety assurance
Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup despite Trump’s safety assurance. Iran will not participate in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as announced by the country’s sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali. According to…
Vietnam Strengthens Digital Transformation in Public Services
Vietnam announced in July 2025 that more than 86 million bank accounts would be frozen and later deleted after failing to meet new biometric identity verification requirements introduced by the country’s banking regulator. The decision was made by the State…
Owner of collapsed Brazilian bank arrested for second time
Brazilian police on Wednesday arrested businessman at the heart of a major bank scandal that has rattled the highest echelons of power in Latin America’s largest economy. Daniel Vorcaro, 42, was the major shareholder in the small private Master Bank…
Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ali Khamenei, Calls It Violation of International Law
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a blatant violation of human moral principles and international law, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Putin said that Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman…
Israel and US Launch Massive Strikes On Iran
US and Israel launch ‘massive’ strikes on Iran as Trump calls for regime change. Donald Trump called on Iranians to overthrow their government as the US and Israel launched air strikes in what the president described as a “massive and…
Canada’s Carney Heads to India to Deepen Commercial Ties With Indo-Pacific Region
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the Indo-Pacific region this week, starting with a visit to India where he aims to accelerate efforts to deepen commercial ties with the country after years of diplomatic distress. Carney is pushing ahead…
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, Founding Member of Wu-Tang Clan, Dies at 52
Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, has died. Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, has diedGrant died on Monday, Feb. 23, according to Hot 97. He was 52. His cause of death…