UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington’s campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly has voted for the 34th year to condemn the US economic embargo on Cuba, but support for the resolution fell sharply after the Trump administration pushed countries to change their positions. The UN voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell as Washington persuaded more countries to … Read more
United Nations, India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the US against Cuba, reiterating that the restrictions should be lifted to help the Caribbean nation pursue its development aspirations. India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end … Read more
MIAMI — Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles after the U.S. government indicted the former leader earlier this year. Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday accused Castro, … Read more
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the UNGA (Photo: AP). Chinese Vice President Han Zheng indirectly asked the United States to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday.“Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and … Read more
A person sleeps on the Malecón seawall to escape the heat of their homes during a power outage in Havana earlier this month The US Embassy in Havana has issued a health alert over a rise in intestinal illnesses and diarrhea across Cuba, linking the outbreak to the continued deterioration of the island’s water and … Read more
Cuban children began the new school year Tuesday with shortages of teachers, food and uniforms and often no electricity as the island endures a crippling US pressure campaign. Back-to-school in Cuba a grim day with shortages of everything At the Maria Cabrales Elementary School in the Havana area, kids filed into class without the typical … Read more
Peter Heggs He experienced humiliation and feelings of inadequacy after video footage posted on X showed him struggling to bench press in front of American soldiers. The video shows a sweaty Hegseth apparently facing the challenge of lifting weights while a soldier supports him from behind. During a visit to Guantanamo Bay, Pete Hegseth warned … Read more
In Cuba, “reality doesn’t knock on the door, it opens the door and breaks into your house,” writer Leonardo Padura said in an interview with AFP, reflecting on the uncertainty Cuba faces under increasing pressure from Washington. Novelist Leonardo Padula on life, writing in uncertain Cuba Padura, considered the most widely read Cuban author in … Read more
The United States on Wednesday announced federal criminal indictments against former President Raul Castro cubaand five others, marking a significant intensification of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the six-year-old communist regime. Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces federal charges in the United States, including conspiring to murder and destroying a plane. (via Reuters) The … Read more