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Business & Economy · RussiaTrump asked Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian refineries
Donald Trump contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to urge him to halt drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump expressed concerns that these attacks are exacerbating global diesel shortages and driving up prices.
Russia3 min readTrust 47 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
PoliticsCuba suffers seventh nationwide power outage of the year
Cuba experienced its seventh nationwide power outage of the year on Friday, with the entire electricity grid disconnecting and leaving millions without power. Restoration efforts were underway by late evening, with the country's energy ministry citing fuel shortages and US restrictions as contributing factors.
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Politics · European UnionMacron Demands Government Mobilisation on Fuel Supply and Prices
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "total mobilization" from his government to address fuel supply shortages and rising prices. Approximately 10% of gas stations are experiencing difficulties, with the majority affecting TotalEnergies. The government is exploring regulatory flexibility, including at the European level, to manage the situation.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Cancels European Oil Deliveries After Pipeline Attack
Saudi Aramco has cancelled or delayed crude oil deliveries to European refiners. The disruption follows an attack on the kingdom's East-West pipeline, a key route for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Middle EastSix EU Countries Seek Tax on Oil Company Windfall Profits
Six European Union countries have formally requested the introduction of an EU-wide tax on exceptional profits made by oil companies. The ministers argue that these companies are experiencing profit margins that outpace the rise in crude oil prices, exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaCuba’s sixth nationwide blackout of 2026 leaves 10 million without power
Cuba experienced its sixth nationwide power grid failure of 2026 on Sunday, plunging approximately 10 million people into darkness. The blackouts, linked to fuel shortages and a crumbling energy grid, have led to protests, job losses in tourism, and residents adapting their lives around unpredictable bursts of electricity.
Latin America5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 87 · Hype 15