After Hurricane, 2 powerful earthquakes jolt Cuba
After Hurricane, 2 powerful earthquakes jolt Cuba

US geologists said that two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide, reports AFP. According to a preliminary report, the quakes cracked walls and damaged homes, but did not...

Hurricane Rafael heads west across Gulf of Mexico after impacting Cuba
Hurricane Rafael heads west across Gulf of Mexico after impacting Cuba

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 2 storm, is moving westward across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to weaken over the next few days due to unfavorable conditions such as strong wind shear, dry air, and cooler waters. By Sunday, the National Hurricane Center predicts Rafael could be downgraded to a...

Tropical storm Rafael forms, could strike Cuba as hurricane
Tropical storm Rafael forms, could strike Cuba as hurricane

Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening into a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba, forecasters said. Later in the week it also is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Florida and portions of the U.S....

Cuba in distress as hurricane set to hit amid national blackout
Cuba in distress as hurricane set to hit amid national blackout

A hurricane going to hit Cuba on Sunday as the island nations authorities scrambled to restore power following a massive countrywide blackout. The expected arrival of Hurricane Oscar, just days after the failure of Cubas largest power plant crippled the national grid, piles more pressure on a...

Cuba faces nationwide blackout, activists renew calls for an end to blockade
Cuba faces nationwide blackout, activists renew calls for an end to blockade

The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Cuba announced on Friday, October 18, that the National Electrical Energy System had faced a total blackout after the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant suffered an unexpected outage. The Ministry also stated that the Electrical Union and all competent...

Cuban President Diaz leads pro-Palestinian march
Cuban President Diaz leads pro-Palestinian march

Thousands of Cubans marched in Havana to express their solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and denounce Israels military operation, reports Al Jazeera. On Monday (Local Time), the Cubans, led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other leaders of the communist-run island hold the solidarity march....