The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting its oil industry and individuals. These measures aim to further strain the island's already struggling economy. Cuba's government condemned the sanctions, calling them collective punishment and genocide. Cuban citizens are experiencing prolonged power outages and water shortages due to the crisis. The US states its commitment to a free Cuba, while Cuba calls for an end to the blockade.

A man sleeps in the doorway of his home while others pass the time trying to cool off in the street in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon

HAVANA — The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple cri...