Cuba Confirms Recent Talks With Visiting US Delegation
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump's pressure campaign.
Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President
Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.
Trump Says ‘Cuba is Next’, Denies Losing MAGA Support
Trump said "Cuba is next" in his latest threat against the Caribbean island, as he dismissed concerns that recent American military actions would cost him political support.
Cuba Releases 20 Political Prisoners: NGO
Cuba has freed at least 20 political prisoners since the government announced that it would release 51 people in a deal with the Vatican.
Cuba Readies for Possible US Attack, but Ready to Talk: Diplomat
A top Cuban diplomat said the communist-led island is making preparations in the event of a potential US attack, but insisted it has "no quarrel" with Washington.
Cuba ‘Next’ on Agenda, After Iran: Trump
President Donald Trump said Cuba was next on his agenda after Iran, predicting that the communist-run island, crippled by a US energy blockade, is "gonna fall pretty soon."
Trump Says US Discussing ‘Friendly Takeover’ of Cuba
President Donald Trump on Friday suggested a "friendly takeover" of communist-led Cuba, with tensions high between Washington and Havana in the wake of the US toppling of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro.
China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats
China promised to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the US, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.
Trump Vows to Cut Off Cuba’s Oil After Toppling Venezuelan Ally Maduro
US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to the communist-run island after the toppling of Havana's key ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Kyiv Closes Havana Embassy, Citing Cuban Citizens Sent to Fight for Russia
Ukraine has closed its embassy in Havana, citing Cuba’s failure to curb the recruitment of its citizens fighting with Russia against Kyiv.
Trump Reinstates Cuba on State Sponsor of Terror List: W.House
US President Donald Trump on Monday promptly reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, announced days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.
Former US Ambassador to Plead Guilty to Spying for Cuba
A former US ambassador to Bolivia charged with spying for Cuba for four decades told a judge that he will plead guilty.
Cuba, Russia Envisage Technical-Military Cooperation
Allies Cuba and Russia, both targets of Western sanctions, intend to pursue closer "technical-military" cooperation.
China Operating Intel Unit in Cuba for Years: US Official
China has been operating an intelligence unit in Cuba and upgraded it in 2019 to enhance its presence on the Caribbean island, a White House official said.
Havana Denies Report of Plans for Chinese Spy Base in Cuba
The Havana government denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores.
Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact
Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral defense ties.
Citing National Security, US Blocks Chinese Tech
The US government is moving to block the import of technology from China and other countries that may threaten the country’s national security.
