Cuba

'Tehran Asked For 7 Days, I Gave 10': Donald Trump Extends Deadline On Iran Strikes To April 6; Says 'Talks Going Really Well'

Donald Trump warns 'Cuba is next' after Venezuela, Iran actions

Donald Trump have intensified geopolitical tensions, as he suggested that Cuba could be the next focus of US action following military operations in Venezuela and Iran. Speaking at an investment forum in Miami, Trump said "Cuba is next," though he did not outline specific plans

3 days ago

Trump says Cuba is next; wants to finish Iran first

US President Donald Trump said his administration aims to resolve the Iran war before shifting focus to Cuba, signaling a potential change in US foreign policy. Speaking at the White House during an event for MLS champions Inter Miami CF, he emphasized that ending the Iran conflict is the immediate priority.

25 days ago

Biden tells Americans he quit race to 'unify his party'

Biden intends to remove Cuba from terrorism sponsor list: Biden's prisoner release deal

President Biden plans to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. The decision is part of a broader agreement to secure the release of political prisoners in Cuba.

Jan 15, 2025

We'll look into Havana Syndrome: Centre tells K'taka High Court; has the mysterious illness hit India? All that we know

In India, the first and so far, the only case of Havana Syndrome was reported in 2021 when a US intelligence officer was traveling to Delhi with CIA director William Burns

Aug 9, 2023

Microsoft to pay $3 mn fine for selling software to sanctioned Russian companies

Microsoft will pay $3 million in penalty in the US for selling software to sanctioned companies in Russia, Cuba, Iran and Syria from 2012 to 2019.

Apr 8, 2023

Rescuers and firefighters work at the site where an explosion occurred at Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba, on May 6, 2022

22 killed due to a powerful explosion at a luxury hotel in central Havana, Cuba

A powerful explosion at a luxury hotel in central Havana has killed at least 22 people, with 64 people injured, the Cuban Presidential Office said in an update on Saturday.

May 7, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 190 million; Russia, Bangladesh, Cuba see new surge

Global Covid-19 caseload has topped 190 million, deaths have surged to more than 4.08 million and vaccinations stand at over 3.61 billion so far

Jul 19, 2021

Social media posts falsely claim that its Jill Biden with Fidel Castro in the viral picture

Fact-Check: That's not Joe Biden's wife with Fidel Castro in viral picture

Social media posts falsely claim to show a photo of Jill Biden standing beside Fidel Castro on a visit to Cuba during the Obama administration.

Sep 7, 2020

Cuba's new constitution will now recognise private property, prime ministerial position

Summary of the new constitution shows that Cuba will finally open up to private property as well as create the position of Prime Minister. The constitution is set to be presented to the National Assembly next week, with a referendum on its adoption later this year.

Jul 15, 2018

Google CEO, US Senator meet Cuban President, hint at improving relations between the two countries

Eric Schmidt and Jeff Flake met President Miguel Diaz-Canel to discuss bilateral relations that have faced a setback under the Trump administration.

Jun 5, 2018

Are aliens secretly implanting humans to control the mind?

Cuba had allegedly used sonic attacks to neutralise US diplomats or agents decades ago during the Cold War but now the latest incident on a US diplomat in China has sent shockwaves across the US which has issued a warning to be alert.

May 24, 2018

Cuba plane crash survivor dies, toll rises to 111

Cubana de Aviacion flight DMJ-972, which was using a Boeing 737 operated by Mexico's Global Air airline, crashed on May 18.

May 22, 2018

Cuba plane crash: Black box recovered in 'good condition'

Officials have confirmed that at least 110 people, including 11 foreigners died in the plane crash. This is the country's worst air disaster in decades.

May 20, 2018

Passenger plane crashes in Cuba, killing more than 100 people

The aircraft, on a domestic flight to Holguin in eastern Cuba, crashed shortly after taking off from Havana at 11 a.m. There were either 104 or 105 passengers, including five children, plus nine crew members, various state media said.

May 19, 2018

Cuban Christmas firework display ends in disaster

A firework festival in Cuba on Christmas Eve ended in a disaster after an explosion resulted in 40 participants going to hospital with injuries.The festival which sees two Remedios neighborhoods put on competing firework displays continued despite the explosion.

Dec 27, 2017

After Fidel Castro: What the future holds for Cuba

One year after Fidel Castros death, Cuba is expecting the first major change in political leadership since 1959. With the United States new president Donald Trump and his policies, the relationship between the two neighbouring countries is full of uncertainties.

Nov 30, 2017

Cubans look ahead to elections that will end Castros 60 years rule

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