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Cuba’s National Grid Collapses Again Amid Fuel Shortages in Less Than a Week

Cuba's national grid collapsed again, plunging 10 million into darkness within a week, as fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions strain infrastructure. Power failures disrupt hospitals, tourism, and food supplies, with authorities blaming both external restrictions and aging systems. Diplomatic tensions with President Trump escalate amid ongoing energy crises.
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Iran Launches IRBM in First Operational Use Against US-UK Base in Diego Garcia

Iran launches ICBM at US-UK Diego Garcia base in first operational strike, intercepting one missile. U.S. condemns attack, warns of escalating tensions under Trump's threat to target Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure.
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Floods and Evacuations Underway on Hawaii’s North Shore

Severe flooding hits Hawaii's North Shore, prompting evacuations and over 230 rescues, as a Kona low storm drops up to 12 inches of rain, threatening infrastructure and displacing 2,500+ people, with costs potentially reaching $1 billion. The worst flooding in 20+ years ravages low-lying areas, with roads and homes inundated, and a statewide flood watch remaining in effect through Sunday afternoon.
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Military Base in Indian Ocean

Iran Launches Surprise Attack on US-UK Military Base in Indian Ocean, Firing Two Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles that Missed the Facility, as Defence Analysts Confirm Tehran's Enhanced Missile Capabilities and Regional Security Concerns Emerge.
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Wahiawa Dam at Critical Threshold Triggers Evacuation Order

As a Kona Low storm intensifies on Oahu, a critical threshold is reached at the Wahiawa Dam, prompting an evacuation order for thousands of residents and highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to prevent catastrophic flooding. The dam, built in 1906, has been plagued by structural vulnerabilities and neglect, with repeated warnings and fines ignored, leaving the community at risk of disaster.
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US records hottest March day ever

A record-shattering heatwave scorched the US Southwest, shattering March temperature records with temperatures soaring above 43°C (110°F) in Arizona and southern California. The extreme heat, fueled by human-induced climate change, has become a near-certainty, with scientists attributing the event's likelihood to an 800-fold increase due to global warming.
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Iran executes teenager for alleged role in anti-government protests

Iran Executes Teenage Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi Amid Anti-Government Protests, Sparking International Condemnation. A 19-year-old athlete was among three individuals executed for alleged involvement in the killing of two law enforcement officers during January protests, raising concerns about coerced confessions and politically motivated trials.
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Pakistani Airstrike Kills Over 400 at Kabul Hospital

A devastating Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 400 people and injured 250, sparking international condemnation and raising urgent questions about the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure in the conflict zone. The attack has further escalated the already volatile conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations and the international community calling for a ceasefire.
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Air Strikes and Crackdowns Damage Civilian Infrastructure

Air strikes and government crackdowns have ravaged civilian infrastructure and claimed thousands of lives in Iran, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the true extent of the destruction. Satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts reveal the devastating impact on hospitals, schools, and cultural landmarks, while the Iranian government's response has been marked by mass killings, arrests, and enforced disappearances.
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Air strike hits Kabul rehab center as patients dined, survivor tells BBC

Air strike devastates Kabul rehab center, leaving at least 100 dead and 5 survivors, as diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate over claims of civilian casualties. A survivor recounts the horror of the attack, which occurred during Ramadan, as patients were breaking their daily fast.
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