Baby and patients evacuated as Israel attacks Tehran hospital
A baby in an incubator was evacuated along with patients from the Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran after strikes. [Continue Reading]
Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on what he meant. Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with Cuban leaders “at a very high level.” [Continue Reading]
‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered
Few clues as to how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve Foot traffic was slow outside the Bay of Pigs Museum on Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood. A few tourists in T-shirts and shorts bypassed the gallery dedicated to one of the most fateful days in Cuba’s history and headed instead to nearby Máximo Gómez Park to take photographs of Cuban exiles playing dominoes.This is the street at the heart of the Cuban expat community of more than 1 million people where tens of thousands... [Continue Reading]
Cuban authorities report shootout with speedboat carrying US individuals attempting to destabilize government, four attackers killed
In a recent incident off the coast of Cuba, authorities have reported that a speedboat carrying ten individuals from the United States attempted to execute a violent operation aimed at destabilising the Cuban government. This incident culminated in a shootout with Cuban border agents, which resulted in the deaths of four of the attackers, while the remaining six are currently receiving medical treatment. The altercation took place during a naval operation conducted by the Cuban Coast Guard, which intercepted the speedboat. Official reports specify that the boat did not originally comply with orders to stop, leading to a confrontation that... [Continue Reading]
US Allows Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba to Address Fuel Shortages
The United States has recently announced a significant policy shift, allowing the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba in an effort to address the island’s critical fuel shortages. This change, which comes amidst rising concerns from neighboring Caribbean nations about the worsening humanitarian situation, marks a notable alteration in US foreign policy. The announcement was made by the US Department of the Treasury, indicating a favorable licensing framework for companies wishing to engage in oil commerce for humanitarian purposes. According to the Treasury’s statement, the new policy aims to facilitate humanitarian and commercial oil sales from Venezuela, specifically targeting the... [Continue Reading]
Cuban forces kill four individuals in clash with Florida-registered speedboat in unauthorized waters near Cayo Falcones
In a significant incident off the coast of Cuba, four individuals were killed by Cuban forces aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that reportedly opened fire on border patrol agents. The clash occurred approximately 1.6 kilometres northeast of Cayo Falcones, on Cuba's northern coast, where the vessel had entered Cuban waters without authorization. The Cuban government confirmed the fatalities and stated that the speedboat approached a channel and was engaged by five members of its border patrol unit. In response to the aggressive actions of the boat's crew, the patrol agents returned fire, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries... [Continue Reading]
Four killed and six injured in confrontation between Florida speedboat and Cuban coastguard in Villa Clara province
In a deadly confrontation on Wednesday, four individuals were killed and at least six others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters and allegedly opened fire on the Cuban coastguard. The incident occurred approximately one nautical mile from Falcones Cay in Villa Clara province, marking a significant escalation in tensions surrounding territorial waters off the Cuban coast. The Cuban interior ministry reported that as the coastguard approached the speedboat, shots were fired from the vessel, which resulted in the injury of the commander of the Cuban patrol boat. In response, the coastguard returned fire, ultimately leading to the fatalities... [Continue Reading]
Cuban border guards kill four in clash with US-registered speedboat near Cayo Falcones
In a significant and deadly incident close to Cuba's northern coastline, four individuals were killed by Cuban border guards aboard a US-registered speedboat. The clash occurred near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province, highlighting severe tensions between Cuba and the United States, particularly against the backdrop of a tight oil embargo impacting Cuba's economy. The confrontation unfolded when border guards approached the vessel, which was carrying passengers who reportedly opened fire on the approaching coast guard vessel. This incident resulted in the deaths of four passengers on the speedboat and left six others injured. A border guard was also reported... [Continue Reading]
