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UN Warns of Global Food Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Stalls Fertilizers
One-third of the world's fertilizer supply is currently choked off by the mounting naval conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United Nations to warn that an immediate resolution is required to avert a catastrophic failure of the upcoming planting season in Africa and beyond.
World Bank Cuts Growth Outlook as Middle East War Strains Global Economy
Global economic growth is projected to slide to 2.5% in 2026, marking its weakest performance since the pandemic. The World Bank warns that the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a surge in energy prices, debt costs, and widespread inflationary pressure.
Italian Medical Professionals Protest US Embargo on Cuba
More than 8,000 Italian medical and scientific professionals have formally challenged the 65-year US embargo on Cuba, citing a humanitarian catastrophe within the island’s healthcare system. The signatories warn that intensifying economic sanctions and energy blockades have pushed the nation’s once-lauded health infrastructure toward total collapse.
International Lawyers Denounce US Policy Toward Cuba
The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) held a virtual conference Tuesday to condemn escalating US aggression against Cuba, branding current sanctions and the recent indictment of former leader Raúl Castro as profound violations of international law and sovereign equality.
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Trump to Halt Economic Siege on Cuba
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has demanded the immediate removal of US oil and economic sanctions on Cuba, warning that a mounting humanitarian crisis is causing preventable deaths among children and crippling the island’s healthcare system as fuel shortages trigger widespread instability.
Cubans Face Daily Hardship as US Oil Blockade Strangles Economy
Four months of a US-enforced oil blockade have left Cuba in a state of deepening crisis, with empty gas stations, rolling power outages, and a collapsing tourism sector. Residents report life has shifted from routine maintenance to a desperate struggle for basic utilities and affordable fuel.
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Cuba’s State Oil Firm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions against Union Cuba-Petroleo on Thursday, intensifying the long-standing American embargo. The move, aimed at the island's state-owned energy company, threatens to deepen an existing humanitarian crisis by further restricting access to fuel, food, and essential medical supplies across the nation.