Cuba Faces Widespread Blackouts Amid Fuel Shortages; Philippines Considers Mothballed Nuclear Plant

Cuba is experiencing significant power outages due to persistent fuel shortages, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions. These blackouts have become a recurring issue, impacting millions of citizens and highlighting the nation's energy vulnerabilities.

In parallel, the Philippines is re-evaluating its energy strategy, with a proposal to activate a nuclear power plant in Bataan that has remained unused for four decades. This move is being considered as a measure to bolster energy security against global shocks. Meanwhile, in Scotland, the new leader of the Labour party has expressed support for developing North Sea oil and gas fields, advocating for a more pragmatic energy policy.