US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding sanctions against the Cuban government and its affiliates, intensifying Washington’s pressure campaign on Cuba. The move targets individuals, entities, and affiliates accused of supporting Cuba’s security apparatus or involvement in corruption and human rights violations. Read More: US sanctions Chinese refinery over Iran ties According to White House […]
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Cuba mourns 32 soldiers killed in US strike on Venezuela
Cuba held a solemn ceremony on Thursday to receive the remains of 32 of its soldiers killed during a United States military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, state officials said. Read More: US begins official sale of Venezuelan oil The Cuban military and intelligence personnel were killed in combat during […]
Death toll climbs to 25 in Havana hotel blast
Havana: The death toll after an explosion ripped through a luxury hotel in central Havana, climbed to 25 people including a Spanish tourist, state television reported Saturday, one day after the powerful blast due to a suspected gas leak. Rescuers were still combing through what remained of the prestigious Saratoga Hotel looking for survivors. On […]