Cuba

Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and ‘super intelligence’

US President Donald Trump speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 22, in New York City.

Cuba delegation walks out as Trump says freedom is coming to the island in UN speech

US President Donald Trump is seen on a screen delivering an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 22, in New York City.

Cuba's electrical grid collapses again, plunging island into darkness

People walk along a darkened street during a power outage as a hotel remains illuminated in the background in Havana, Cuba, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

US sanctions Cuban nickel reserves, military enterprises

A excavator is seen in an area used by the nickel plant Pedro Soto Alba in the eastern city of Moa, Cuba, June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Cuba denounces ‘record’ economic damage from US embargo

Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez says the country is willing to continue engaging in dialogue ‘despite the lack of progress’ and ‘lack of willingness’ on the part of the US.

Raul Castro appears on Cuban television

Raul Castro appeared in a report broadcast several times over the weekend marking the 65th anniversary of a unit responsible for the personal security of Cuban leaders.

US embassy issues health alert for Cuba amid oil blockade, sanctions

The US Embassy has noted a significant increase in diarrhoea illness across Cuba, associated with the continuing degradation of the water and energy infrastructure.

Cuba rolls out more free-market reforms amid US pressure

The changes are aimed at making the island’s white-sand beaches, workers and real estate more accessible to foreign and national investors.

US imposes new sanctions on Raul Castro’s grandson, Cuban companies

The US has since early in 2026 imposed a blockade on Cuban access to oil, threatening tariffs on goods from countries that continue to ship supplies there.

Back-to-school in Cuba a grim day with shortages of everything

The country’s deep energy crisis has forced the education ministry to be more flexible about school hours and uniforms.

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