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Trump floats "friendly takeover" of Cuba as US tightens fuel blockade
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a "friendly takeover", as his administration intensifies pressure on the communist government in Havana through a fuel blockade.
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Cuban border guard shot 4, injures 6 after US-registered speedboat alleged
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior reported that a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara province, triggering a confrontation with border guards. The speedboat crew opened fire, injuring the Cuban commander, and in response, the guards returned fire, kil
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Cuban delegation president praises AI Impact Summit, says "we appreciate I
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, he described the event as the first major Global South summit focused on Artificial Intelligence and praised India's proposal for promoting inclusive AI. He noted that Cuba is actively developing informatics and data science progra
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"India's proposal for inclusive, social-purpose AI very important": Cuban
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Highlighting the significance of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence, Rafael Luis Torralbas Ezpeleta, President of the Cuban Delegation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, said on Friday that India's vision for social-purpose AI is highly relevant for Cuba.
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Air Canada suspends services to Cuba citing fuel shortage
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Air Canada said that it is suspending its service to Cuba due to an ongoing shortage of aviation fuel on the island. Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home.
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Cuba open to dialogue with US but not under pressure: President Diaz-Canel
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that his country is open to dialogue with the United States on any topic but without pressure or preconditions. Amid severe fuel shortages and US threats, he rejected talks under duress, insisting on equal terms, sovereignty, and no interference.
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Cuba rejects US security threat claims amidst rising diplomatic and econom
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement released on Monday (local time), Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed its readiness to engage in dialogue and cooperation with the US on issues ranging from counterterrorism to regional security, a sharp contrast to the harsh accusations coming from the White House.
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US sanction policy 'criminal': Envoy Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Terming the United States' latest escalation of sanctions as "criminal," the Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, has asserted that Havana remains committed to cooperation rather than confrontation, despite what he described as Washington's attempts to "suffocate" the i
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Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue between US, Cuba
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, the Pope expressed "great concern" over the situation.
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"Homeland or Death": Cuban President hits out at Trump's tariffs on island
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Saturday (local time) strongly condemned the United States' latest move to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island, warning that the measures aim to "strangle" Cuba's economy.
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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs on nations supplying oil t
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating pressure on Havana. Mexico paused shipments, calling it a sovereign decision. With Venezuelan oil halted, Cuba faces worsening shortages, as Washington hardens its stance and Havana rejects US pressur
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US sends first Humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Rubio said that this marks the first humanitarian shipment sent by the US to Cuba following the hurricane. He emphasised that the effort is aimed at helping people in need as they continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.
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