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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Tsunami Advisory Issued for B.C. Coast After Powerful Russian Earthquake

 

                                    A tsunami advisory sign is seen near Wickaninish Beach 
                                    at Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino, B.C., on July 29, 2025.

A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck near Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia, triggering a tsunami advisory across much of British Columbia’s coastline.

Impacted Areas

Emergency Info BC has issued advisories for:

  • North Coast and Haida Gwaii
  • Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island
  • Outer West Coast of Vancouver Island
  • Juan de Fuca Strait, including Greater Victoria

Residents in these zones are urged to:

  • Stay away from beaches, marinas, and shorelines
  • Avoid entering the water
  • Follow instructions from local emergency officials
  • Boat operators should move vessels to deeper waters if safe to do so

Global Ripple Effects

The quake also prompted tsunami warnings and advisories in:

  • Hawaii, where evacuation orders were briefly in effect
  • Japan, which recorded waves up to 40 cm in 16 locations
  • U.S. West Coast, including California and Oregon

Though initial waves in B.C. were relatively small—ranging from 6 to 27 cm—authorities caution that tsunami events can last for hours and involve multiple waves.

Stay Alert

Officials emphasize that a tsunami advisory means strong currents and dangerous wave activity are possible, even without large visible waves. Residents are advised to remain in safe areas until the advisory is lifted.

For real-time updates and safety instructions, visit EmergencyInfoBC’s official site.


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