US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
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
Trump says Cuba seeking US help, signals talks with HavanaUS President Donald Trump stated Cuba is seeking assistance and discussions will occur. He previously warned Cuba was next after actions in...
13 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
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...
01 May, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Trump says 'Cuba is next' in speech touting US military successesPresident Donald Trump declared "Cuba is next" during a Miami speech, hinting at potential military action against the island nation. This ...
28 Mar, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
US to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, Treasury saysThe U.S. Treasury Department will authorize companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, aiming to alleviate the island's severe fuel shorta...
26 Feb, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the CaribbeanAmerican forces intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean. This action is part of a broader oil quarantine targeting Venezuela. T...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
US urges its citizens in Cuba to brace for protests, outages, fuel shortageAmericans in Cuba face government-backed protests and entry denials. The US embassy warns of severe disruptions from power outages and fuel...
04 Feb, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Trump says 'Cuba will be failing pretty soon' after Venezuela stops oil, money supportPresident Trump stated Cuba is nearing failure, as it's no longer receiving oil and money from Venezuela. This follows the U.S. military's ...
28 Jan, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
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...
12 Jan, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'Venezuelans are anticipating further political prisoner releases. Ousted president Nicolas Maduro, now in a US jail, states he is well. The...
12 Jan, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Donald Trump's 'no more oil or money' threat to Cuba is actually a warning to China? Details hereDonald Trump-Cuba: China may soon be under pressure elsewhere in Latin America. It has sought to increase its influence in Cuba, and the U...
11 Jan, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
After Maduro, who's next? Trump's comments spur anxieties about his plans for Greenland and CubaFollowing a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland for national security, citing ...
05 Jan, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Russia abandoning Venezuela? Moscow reroutes tourists to Cuba as the US deploys 11 warships and 15,000 troops in the CaribbeanRussian flights to Venezuela are being rerouted to Cuba. This change follows a potential security threat to civilian aircraft in Venezuelan...
01 Dec, 2025, 06.25 AM IST
India refuses to join efforts to recognise self-declared president of VenezuelaVenezuela is a key supplier of crude oil to India and has also joined the International Solar Alliance. India has invested in oil assets of...
25 Jan, 2019, 12.48 PM IST
- Americas summit ends amid hopes for US-Cuba ties
A Summit of the Americas bringing together US President Barack Obama and Latin American leaders in Trinidad and Tobago was to end Sunday am...
19 Apr, 2009, 11.32 AM IST