India, March 17 -- After a military takeover of Venezuela and an ongoing war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is now eyeing another power grab, this time closer to home.

During a press briefing on Monday, Trump made his plans public: a possible takeover of the communist island of Cuba, which plunged into darkness following a total blackout after a US-led oil blockade.

"I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba. I think that's a big honour. Taking Cuba in some form," Trump told reporters at the White House.

"Whether I free it, take it -- think I could do anything I want with it, you want to know the truth. They're a very weakened nation right now," he added.

The remark comes as Cuba plunged into darkness after the countr...