Why Trillionaires Will Be Good for America The problem isn't how rich someone is. It's how they got it. Reason · 2h ago
Why Solomon Islands PM had to apologise to Albanese Anthony Albanese has met with his Pacific counterpart for the third time in almost as many months on the sidelines of the UN. AAP · Sep 21
Blackouts, fuel shortages and empty taps: How Cuba’s energy crisis is disrupting daily life Cuba faces a severe crisis with prolonged power outages and fuel shortages affecting daily life. Water supplies are increasingly unstable, creating significant health risks for citizens. United States energy pressure on Cuba has intensified, impacting vital import companies. This situation stems from a long-standing dispute between Washington and Havana since… The Times of India · Sep 9
Raúl Castro Is Reportedly Stable After a Stroke: What That Means for Cuba and Miami Raúl Castro is hospitalized and reportedly stable after a stroke. Miami's Cuban exiles react — split between vindication and doubt. Latin Times · Sep 4
Donald Trump expands Cuba crackdown as island’s economy plunges deeper into crisis The Trump administration is increasing economic penalties on Cuban industries. New sanctions target mining, metal, and construction companies, and friendship organizations. Americans visiting Cuba face stricter enforcement of laws barring dealings with state-owned businesses. This action follows recent detentions of citizens returning from Cuba. These measures aim to further isolate… The Economic Times · Aug 21
Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors The Treasury and State departments announced measures against nine government-run mining, metal and construction firms The Independent UK · Aug 20
Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro makes rare public appearance after US indictment Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president, who was indicted by the US in May over an incident during his tenure as defence minister, received a standing ovation at the secure event in… France 24 · Aug 13
Indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view HAVANA - US-indicted Cuban leader Raul Castro received a standing ovation as he appeared in public for the first time in months Thursday, attending an event in Havana to mark the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. Bangkok Post · Aug 13
Fidel Castro’s divisive legacy looms over crisis-hit Cuba as nation marks his 100th birthday Cuba has marked Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday with a series of events this week The Independent UK · Aug 13
Cuba Says Its Reforms Aren't Capitalism. The Paperwork Tells a Different Story. Cuba's president denies his reforms mean capitalism. We fact-checked the claims — private banks, shareholders, and a hidden military conglomerate. Latin Times · Aug 12
Cuba celebrates Castro's 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test HAVANA - As Cuba marks 100 years since Fidel Castro's birth, Cubans are questioning the promises of the socialist revolution he led for nearly half a century, and asking whether his successors are up to the job. Bangkok Post · Aug 12
Cuba’s Government Is in Trump’s Crosshairs, but Political Dissidents Find No Refuge Here As the president has mulled invading the island and imposed harsh sanctions, old legal pathways have closed while asylum denial rates for Cubans are near 80 percent. Texas Observer · Aug 6
From hospital ward to spotlight: These celebrities were practising doctors before they became famous Many doctors have pursued alternative careers, finding success in creative fields. Michael Crichton became a renowned author and screenwriter after medical school. Ken Jeong transitioned from internal medicine to a popular acting career. Khaled Hosseini became a best-selling author after practicing medicine. Che Guevara and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also… The Times of India · Aug 3
Ted Cruz warns against billionaire presidents: ‘They steal and rob from those they govern’ Texas senator fails to see the wood for the trees as he attacks robber baron political leaders out to enrich themselves The Independent UK · Jul 29
The Economic Times · Jul 29 US Secretary of State Rubio's obsession with Cuba is part of his American dream Championing a 'maximum pressure' strategy on Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals a personal and professional commitment to the cause. The United States has ramped up sanctions and economic blockades against the country. Rubio highlights the Cuban government's failures and mismanagement while voicing his hope for an improved future…
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 US State Department Accuses Cuba of Waging a 'Revolution Against Western Civilisation Itself' in 100-Page Report A US State Department report accuses Cuba of a long-term campaign to infiltrate American institutions, support left-wing militancy, and wage a 'revolution against Western civilisation.'
The Conversation · Jul 13 Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward As I consider the dire economic and political turning point my home country of Cuba is facing today, the words of Cuban singer Willy Chirino’s “Nuestro día ya viene llegando (Our day is coming)” come to mind like they did in the 1990s:
The Conversation · Jul 9 ‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship.
International Business Times UK · Jul 3 Empty Shelves and Silent Streets, Inside Havana's Struggle Between Survival and Defiance Havana residents are adapting their daily lives around severe power outages, with blackouts dictating routines. Cuba blames US sanctions, while citizens face ongoing shortages and uncertainty.
Reason · Jun 26 Don't Let Sanctions Strangle Cuba's Transition To Markets If the promised Cuban economic reforms are for real, the U.S. should step out of the way.
The Conversation · Jun 25 US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact Cuba’s economy is collapsing, and its government assets in the United States remain largely frozen. But U.S. corporations have a right to seek compensation from assets the Cuban government seized from American companies more than six decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026.
The Independent UK · Jun 23 The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government The Supreme Court has ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and ally of Fidel Castro, has died Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and former vice president, has died at 94
Bangkok Post · Jun 21 Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94 HAVANA - The founder of Cuba's feared intelligence services, Ramiro Valdes, one of the last commanders of Fidel Castro's revolution, has died at the age of 94, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Sunday.