U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade
The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination by Monday, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.
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Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”
‘Couldn’t even lock down his own inbox’: Kash Patel hammered after email hack
The Justice Department (DOJ) confirmed Friday that the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel was compromised by an Iran-linked hacking group, sparking an uproar from critics who noted the irony in a top national security official not securing thei…
Cuba says it will do everything to find aid boats missing on way from Mexico
Two vessels part of convoy that organisers say was bringing food and medicine to island in face of ‘criminal US blockade’Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has said his country will do everything it can to save the people on two missing sailing boats…
Two humanitarian aid boats heading to Cuba have gone missing, Mexico says
Navy searching for two boats that left Isla Mujeres last week bound for Havana with nine crew members of different nationalities on boardMexico’s navy said on Thursday it had activated a search-and-rescue operation in the Caribbean to locate two sailbo…
Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say
Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.
Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
Hasan Piker Defends Upscale Lodging During Humanitarian Mission in Cuba
He helped bring attention to a group delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, which was criticized for staying in an upscale hotel as Cubans faced another blackout.
Fidel Castro’s Grandson Flaunts Beer, Nikes and Trump Jokes on Instagram
Sandro Castro has drawn scrutiny for his Instagram posts in which he flaunts a life of luxury while using satire to point out the very deterioration his family’s leadership helped create.
Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade
The “Nuestra América” humanitarian convoy plans to deliver more than 20 tons of critical supplies to Cuba. Some Cuban exiles view it with suspicion.