Year: 2026

Cuba is experiencing an island-wide blackout as its national power grid collapses, affecting around 10 million residents. The Ministry of Energy and Mines noted a “complete disconnection” while investigating the situation. President Miguel Diaz-Canel will speak with the US government regarding the crisis.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Today, informal discussions on Ukraine’s EU membership continue, despite opposition from Hungary. The European Commission is advancing technical reforms to align with EU standards amid a complex political landscape.

Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.

Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.

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Today, EU lawmakers have decided to advance the EU–US trade agreement after prolonged resistance. A vote in the committee is scheduled for Thursday amidst ongoing concerns regarding the implications of the deal.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target over a dozen US companies in the Middle East, urging the evacuation of American industries. Companies include ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Microsoft. The IRGC warns residents near these facilities to leave immediately.

Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book about grief, was found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl.

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Today, the European Commission maintains its stance on carbon pricing.
Energy tax cuts are being proposed amid rising oil prices, despite member state calls for regulatory suspensions.

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This morning, the exclusion zone around the SS Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary has expanded due to concerns over its stability. Shipping traffic must avoid the area until April 5 while investigations continue.

British Airways has suspended all flights to Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Qatar due to escalating dangers from the Iran War. The airline’s cancellations extend until the summer, impacting travel plans significantly. Those affected should check for updates on airspace reopening.