Cuba hit by nationwide blackout after grid fault and poor weather
Millions of people in Cuba were left without power on Friday after the country's electricity grid suffered a total disconnection, triggering a nationwide blackout. The outage affected the entire system and prompted gradual restoration efforts later in the day. Power began returning to some priority areas, including locations near hospitals and water pumping stations in Havana, according to the grid operator.The energy ministry said the blackout began just before 14:00 local time on Friday, which was 18:00 GMT. The grid operator said the immediate cause was a transmission fault combined with poor weather conditions in central Cuba. Felix Estrada, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Internet shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir passes 100 days amid unrest
Internet access has been severely restricted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for more than 100 days, with mobile data and broadband services still suspended after protests over electoral reform began in June. The blackout has continued despite staggered elections and the formation of a new government, according to the supplied reporting. Residents have faced ongoing disruption to daily life as the communications restrictions remain in place.The shutdown began on June 5, when authorities imposed restrictions as unrest grew ahead of local elections originally scheduled for July 27. NetBlocks, an independent observer that monitors internet shutdowns, said the partial blackout has continued since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 07:37 LONDON
