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Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's presidentFormer Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civ...
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...
How China is helping Cuba survive crippling blackouts as years of US sanctions leave the country with ‘absolutely no fuel’Cuba faces a severe energy crisis with widespread blackouts. China is significantly boosting Cuba's solar power infrastructure. Imports of ...
Trump expands US sanctions on Cuba, accuses government of alignment with Iran, HezbollahPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding sanctions on the Cuban government. This move targets individuals and entitie...
Is Cuba the next Donald Trump misadventure?Whispers suggest President Trump is considering a military intervention in Cuba, seeing an opportunity for an "easy win" amidst the island'...
Trump says Russia can deliver oil to CubaUS President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker w...
Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens toneA Russian oil tanker is heading to Cuba, offering a potential reprieve for the island nation. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a chang...
Lights out, pressure up: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio demand new Cuba leadershipAmerica's President Donald Trump has promised swift action against Cuba's government. This comes as US sanctions, including halting oil exp...
Secret Talks: Who might the US be talking to in Cuba?Whispers of secret U.S.-Cuba talks involving Raul Castro's grandson, Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, have emerged despite Havana's denials...
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'The United States announced $6 million in additional humanitarian aid for Cuba, focused on food and basic supplies for eastern regions hit ...
Cuba's President says no current talks with the US after Trump threatens itCuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel denies talks with the U.S. government. He insists on dialogue based on international law, not threats. T...
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader MaduroCuba mourns 32 security officers killed in a US strike in Venezuela. The island nation's economy faces disaster as its closest ally, Presid...
In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban watersThree Russian warships, including a training ship, patrol frigate, and refueling tanker, arrived in Cuban waters for a port call until Augu...
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protestsThe anti-government rallies erupted spontaneously in several cities as the country endures its worst economic crisis in 30 years, with chro...
Cuba's president to drop its dual currency system from next monthGovernment officials for several years had conceded the difficulties of having the two currencies and different exchange rates, but they ma...
Is Cuba ready for life without US trade embargo?The embargo outlawing most economic and financial transactions with the communist-run island was decreed in 1962 by then president John F K...
France's largest bank BNP Paribas to pay $ 8.97 billion in penalties to US"BNP Paribas went to elaborate lengths to conceal prohibited transactions, cover its tracks, and deceive US authorities," Eric Holder said.
- End of EU sanctions on Cuba deals US a setback
The EU's decision to lift sanctions against Cuba dealt a setback to US diplomacy after Washington failed to convince eastern European allie...
- EU agrees to lift 5-year-old sanctions on Cuba
The European Union has agreed to lift its diplomatic sanctions against Cuba but imposed tough conditions on the Communist island to maintai...