Cuba

UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk

Washington intensified measures in 2026 by repeatedly suggesting it could take military action against Cuba.

Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island

A view of the sunrise in Havana, Cuba March 22, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Cuba says Rubio lying about oil blockade

Cuba has been suffering from an energy crisis since January.

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are ‘illegal’

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government.

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government.

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Buildings and street lights illuminate the night as Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and the first major shipment of oil to the island since the United States moved to cut off its fuel early this year, in Havana, Cuba, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

US officials press Cubans for reforms at Havana meeting

A US state department official confirmed that the talks, overseen by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, took place on April 10.

At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels

Two women connect to the internet near a billboard reading \"The mercenaries reached this far\" as Cuba marks the 65th anniversary of its victory over the CIA-backed Bay of Pigs invasion, amid a U.S. oil blockade and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, in Palpite, Cienaga de Zapata, Cuba April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Russia pledges further oil supplies to Cuba after dispatching crude cargo

A resident of Cuba talks on the phone during a power cut on April 8, 2026, saving her energy backup system for when it is needed.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.