Cuban president says no talks with the United States at present
Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba’s independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
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A timeline of CIA operations in Latin America
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise
Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.
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US sanctions must be stopped as they reshape life in Cuba: UN rapporteur
The ongoing US actions are ‘suffocating the social fabric of Cuban society’, according to the expert.
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Cuban authorities battle wave of mosquito-borne illnesses
Cuba’s top epidemiologist warned nearly a third of the population has been impacted and swaths of workforce sickened.
From: People & Power
Cuba: Health Under Sanction
Free, universal, but failing – Cuba’s once world-class healthcare system is being strangled by US sanctions.
Published On 3 Nov 2025
Cuba charges former economy minister Gil with espionage, financial crimes
Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities.
Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti
The storm has left 60 percent of Jamaica without electricity and some areas with up to 90 percent of roofs gone.
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing
Haiti reported the highest number of deaths following catastrophic flooding from hurricane rains.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Devastation in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa flattens homes
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba destroying homes, flooding neighbourhoods and cutting off entire communities.
Published On 30 Oct 2025
Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba take stock after Hurricane Melissa destruction
Recovery efforts are under way across Jamaica after Melissa rips off roofs, cuts electricity and unleashes floodwaters.
