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...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...
21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: ReportClassified intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing plans to attack U.S. interests, including the...
17 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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'...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
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...
12 Mar, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Cuba ends maximum age limit of 60 for presidential candidatesCuba has eliminated the maximum age limit of 60 for presidential candidates, a change approved by parliament as part of a constitutional re...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
Raul Castro, long a sidekick, finally the face of his nationThe younger Castro, now 89, formally announced Friday that he would step down as first secretary of the island's Communist Party, leaving t...
17 Apr, 2021, 11.02 AM IST
Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in CubaHis retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won't have a Castro formally guilding their affairs, and it co...
17 Apr, 2021, 08.39 AM IST
CPI greets Cuba's Raul Castro on his re-election to party top postCPI today congratulated Cuban President Raul Castro on his re-election as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and hoped it will ...
21 Apr, 2016, 04.15 PM IST
- Brazil signs new oil deal as Cuba hopes for economic revival
Brazil has inked a multi-million-dollar deal to explore for oil off the Cuban coast, joining India, Vietnam, Malaysia Spain, Norway and Ven...
01 Nov, 2008, 11.38 AM IST
- Raul Castro warns Cubans of more tough times ahead
Cuban President Raul Castro has told his compatriots to expect more hard times, but failed to usher in more reforms that many Cubans had be...
27 Jul, 2008, 12.07 PM IST
- Castro sets long-delayed Communist Party Congress for 2009
President Raul Castro has announced that the long-delayed sixth Communist Party Congress that will map out Cuba's future political and econ...
29 Apr, 2008, 06.52 AM IST
- Raul to stick to brother Fidel's policies in Cuba
In a historic milestone, Raul Castro succeeded his brother Fidel Castro as the president of Cuba Monday in a power shift expected to keep H...
26 Feb, 2008, 04.10 AM IST
- Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba president
An ailing, 81-year-old, Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba’s president on Tuesday, after foiling US attempts to topple him for nearly half a cen...
20 Feb, 2008, 06.20 AM IST
- Fidel Castro ill, cedes power
Cuban president Fidel Castro, who ruled a communist country on the doorstep of the United States for nearly 50 years.
02 Aug, 2006, 03.43 AM IST