'If I die, I am OK with it': The people who broke through Iran's blackout
While the country's strict Islamist regime has blocked the internet and other forms of communication for most people, some have found a way to get their stories out. [Continue Reading]
US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran escalate amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and humanitarian concerns in Lebanon
Heightened military actions characterized by US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran and associated targets have intensified. Amid this escalation, Donald Trump publicly declared that no negotiation with Iran would be possible without “unconditional surrender.” This statement was made as the conflict enters its second week, mirroring continued tensions between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah, which have involved severe clashes in Lebanon's southern suburbs. The urgency of the situation in Lebanon was highlighted by the UN refugee agency, which described the ongoing clashes as a “major humanitarian emergency.” Reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes have caused significant destruction in Beirut, leading to civilian... [Continue Reading]
‘If they don’t stop, Tehran will turn into Gaza’: Iranians describe night of terror
People tell of scenes of panic during airstrikes on Iran’s capital, with several saying they feared they would dieMiddle East crisis – live updatesSleeplessness, fear and exhaustion gripped residents of Tehran as successive waves of strikes struck the Iranian capital, judging from messages sent by people in the city after the latest overnight onslaught, which several described as the worst bombardment in six days of war.With Iran imposing a near-total internet blackout, information emerging from inside the country is fragmentary and difficult to verify. But in a series of accounts sent through proxy connections, and calls with friends abroad, Tehranis... [Continue Reading]
Information war: Journalists in Iran face bombs, blackouts and arrest
Truth is the first casualty of war. Amid an internet blackout and an ongoing crackdown by Iranian authorities, the job of independent journalists in Iran was already difficult but now with US-Israeli airstrikes, it is near impossible. A critical press offers nuance and is needed to combat state propaganda, challenge claims by US and Israeli officials, and document the killing of civilians. Our guest this week on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Jonathan Dagher from Reporters Without Borders. [Continue Reading]
US and Israel Launch Airstrikes Across Iran Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, the United States and Israel have initiated widespread airstrikes across Iran, targeting both military installations and civilian infrastructure. These strikes come amid an intense period of conflict that has already led to significant casualties, including at least 1,230 confirmed deaths in Iran, over 70 in Lebanon, and approximately a dozen in Israel, according to official reports. The air offensive marks a continuation of escalating tensions in the region. The strikes were reportedly aimed at pivotal military sites, signaling a calculated effort by Israeli and U.S. forces to undermine Iran's military capabilities. Footage from Tehran... [Continue Reading]
‘Panic and fear’: Iran’s political prisoners face increasing danger amid US-Israel war
Rights groups warned this week that prisoners in Iran – thousands of whom were detained during recent anti-government protests – are being refused shelter during US and Israeli strikes and face increased risk of forced disappearance and execution due to a nationwide internet blackout. [Continue Reading]
Millions in Cuba hit by blackout as Trump embargo bites
Millions of people were left without electricity in Cuba after a shutdown at one of the country's largest thermoelectric power plants. [Continue Reading]
Millions in western Cuba face power outages as massive blackout affects cities including Havana and Pinar del Río
Millions of residents in western Cuba experienced widespread power outages on Thursday as a massive blackout occurred, affecting cities including Havana and Pinar del Río. The incident marks yet another crisis for the island, which has been grappling with deteriorating infrastructure and energy supply challenges. The blackout, which began on Wednesday, has left the energy grid near the point of collapse with extensive recovery efforts anticipated to take several days. The outage was triggered by the shutdown of one of Cuba's largest thermoelectric power plants, which government officials reported may take at least 72 hours to resume normal operations. This... [Continue Reading]
Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba
A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid. Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least 72 hours to restore operations at one of Cuba's largest thermoelectric power plants, where a shutdown sparked the outage. [Continue Reading]
Cuba hit by massive power outage amid US oil pressure
A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including its capital Havana, without electricity. [Continue Reading]
Cuba hit by massive blackout, leaving millions without power in Havana and western provinces
Western Cuba was plunged into darkness Thursday as a massive blackout left millions without power. Between crumbling infrastructure and the halt of Venezuelan oil shipments under US pressure, the island’s energy grid is on the brink of collapse, with recovery expected to take days. [Continue Reading]
Significant blackout leaves millions without electricity across western Cuba including Havana
A significant blackout impacted the western half of Cuba recently, leaving millions without electricity, including residents of the capital, Havana. This incident marks the latest in a series of outages affecting the island, which is currently struggling with dwindling oil supplies and a frail electricity infrastructure. The blackout has been confirmed by Cuba's Electric Union, which reported the outages affecting locations stretching from Pinar del Rio in the west to Camagüey in central Cuba. The Cuban government is actively addressing the crisis; crews were mobilized for power restoration efforts. An official statement was made on the social platform X, detailing... [Continue Reading]
