The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA, which controls approximately 40% of the island's economy across tourism, retail, and finance sectors, escalating economic pressure amid Cuba's deepening crisis.
The Trump administration sanctioned Cuba's military-linked GAESA conglomerate controlling 40% of the island's economy, freezing assets of its executive and a Canadian joint venture, escalating economic pressure amid Cuba's severe energy crisis and economic contraction.
China urges the US to lift Cuba sanctions, condemning them as coercive and illegal measures.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel denounced US President Trump's military threats against Cuba as reaching "dangerous and unprecedented levels," calling on the international community to respond while asserting Cuba will defend its sovereignty against any aggressor.
President Trump signed an executive order expanding US sanctions on Cuba, targeting government officials, security apparatus members, and foreign companies in key sectors like energy and finance, marking a significant escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Havana.
Saudi and Cuban foreign ministers discussed the Middle East situation and mutual interests in a phone call.
Cuba faces a fuel crisis. Díaz-Canel referenced the island's difficult situation. He confirmed talks with the US.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Cuba of rejecting a $100 million US humanitarian aid package amid an energy crisis, while Havana denied the offer existed, escalating diplomatic tensions over relief for the struggling island nation.
Cuban President Accuses US Of Seeking Military Intervention Against Cuba
Germany's prime minister downplays US troop withdrawal as routine.
Cuba's Foreign Minister denounced fresh U.S. sanctions targeting energy and security sectors, characterizing them as unlawful collective punishment amid an intensifying energy blockade causing fuel shortages and widespread power outages across the island.
Trump imposed sweeping economic sanctions on Cuba through executive order, blocking any person or entity from trading in strategic sectors like energy and finance, with asset seizures and dollar transaction bans enforced immediately to economically pressure the government.
The UN General Assembly voted to end the US embargo on Cuba for the 33rd consecutive year.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. The conversation was held by telephone.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accuses the US of plotting military intervention amid rising tensions.
The U.S. expanded sanctions on Cuba under President Trump face international criticism from China and Cuba's government, who condemn them as illegal and economically devastating, while analysts warn the measures harm ordinary citizens and risk regional instability through migration pressures.
Trump paired joking remarks about a US Navy takeover of Cuba with executive sanctions targeting Cuban officials and economic sectors, escalating pressure on Havana following Venezuela intervention and deepening the humanitarian crisis.
President Trump threatened to take control of Cuba "almost immediately" after resolving Iran tensions, proposing to deploy an aircraft carrier offshore, prompting Cuban President Díaz-Canel to denounce the statement as an unprecedented military threat and criminal act.
Israel kills a journalist and injures another in Lebanon amid ongoing offensive.
Mexico maintains support and non-intervention principle with Cuba, says new Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to meet Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla in Moscow for diplomatic talks