Russia is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Cuba due to a fuel crisis caused by a U.S.-imposed oil blockade, according to Al Jazeera. The announcement from Moscow's aviation authorities comes as Rossiya Airlines and Nordwind Airlines have been forced to adjust flight schedules because of difficulties refueling aircraft in Cuba, Rosaviatsia said in a statement on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
The U.S. oil blockade has "choked off supplies of jet fuel," Al Jazeera reported, impacting the ability of Russian airlines to operate normally. This situation has prompted the evacuation plan to ensure the safety of Russian tourists visiting the island nation.
In other news, U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and said he insisted that negotiations with Iran continue as the U.S. pushes for a nuclear deal with Tehran, according to Euronews. Netanyahu's office had stated prior to the meeting that he wanted the U.S.-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile program and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. The meeting lasted nearly three hours, but neither leader took questions from reporters.
Meanwhile, in Australia, authorities released the audio of an emergency call made by a 13-year-old boy who swam for hours to save his family after they were swept out to sea, Sky News reported. Austin Appelbee, his mother, brother, and sister were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when they got into difficulty off the west coast of Western Australia. Austin swam 4km to shore and then ran a further 2km to get help.
Also, AI company Anthropic is promising to limit the impact its data centers have on nearby residents' electricity bills, according to The Verge. The company is joining other tech companies in its promises to limit costs, facing growing backlash over energy-hungry data centers.
Finally, in Canada, a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge has left residents in shock, Sky News reported. Details about the suspect have not been released by police, but the community is seeking answers in the wake of the tragedy.
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