US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions

The United States has announced a new series of economic sanctions targeting Cuba, its latest step in a campaign to squeeze the island’s already fragile economy.

UN experts condemn latest US measures against Cuba, urge lifting of sanctions

UN human rights experts on Thursday condemned recent US measures against Cuba, urging Washington to lift sanctions and warning they are worsening the island's humanitarian crisis.

Cuban president warns country will fight 'to the very last drop of blood' against any US aggression

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that his country is prepared to resist any US military intervention, warning that Cubans would defend their sovereignty "to the very last drop of blood," in an interview with Sky News amid renewed threats from US President Donald Trump.

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

China has called on the US to stop using "coercion" and "threats" against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges.

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action

Cuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention, following a report that it had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.

Russia outraged by US cynicism in tightening blockade of Cuba

Moscow is outraged by the level of US cynicism in tightening the blockade of Cuba while claiming readiness for dialogue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told journalists.

Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives

Russia says it will continue to provide assistance to Cuba, a day after a Russian-flagged tanker provided the island nation with its first shipment of crude oil in three months.

US "to allow" Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba — NYT

US authorities will allow a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba despite Washington’s energy blockade of the island, The New York Times reported.

US administration seeks resignation of Cuban president

The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to secure the resignation of Miguel Diaz-Canel from the post of Cuba’s president, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing sources.

Cuba says four shot dead on US-registered speedboat

Cuba's Interior Ministry has announced that four men on a US-registered speedboat were shot and killed after being intercepted in Cuban waters.

2 Mexican ships deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba

 Two Mexican navy vessels carrying over 814 tonnes of humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba, the Mexican Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Russia to send batch of oil to Cuba as humanitarian aid

Russia plans to send a batch of oil and oil products to Cuba as humanitarian assistance, the Russian embassy in that country said.

Kremlin accuses US of ‘suffocating measures’ against Cuba

The Kremlin accused the United States on Monday of using “suffocating measures” against Cuba, a traditional Russian ally, as an energy crisis on the socialist Caribbean island worsened under US sanctions.

Russia resolutely condemns US illegitimate bans against Cuba — Maria Zakharova

Russia resolutely condemns US illegitimate prohibitive measures against Cuba and Washington’s pressure on the Cuban leadership and people, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose new tariffs on any country that supplies oil to⁠ Cuba, the latest move in Washington’s campaign of pressure on Havana.

Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid concerns of Trump retaliation

The Mexican government is reviewing whether to keep sending oil to Cuba amid growing fears within President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration that Mexico could face reprisals from the United States over ‍the policy, which is a vital lifeline for the Communist-run Caribbean island, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.

'No more oil or money': Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US 'before it's too late'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested Cuba should strike a ⁠deal with Washington, warning that the island nation would no longer receive oil or money from Venezuela.

Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela

Cuba has announced the death of 32 ⁠of its ​citizens during the United States military operation to abduct and detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas.

Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba after Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica after making landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record, lashing the island nation with brutal winds and torrential rain before heading towards Cuba.

Cuban Gov't Closes 4 Airports Due to Approaching Hurricane Rafael

The Cuban government has ordered a temporary closure of four airports, including Havana and Varadero, amid approaching Hurricane Rafael, the country's transport ministry said on Wednesday.