Cubans are suffering from great hardships as they continue to battle power outages. They expressed dismay over further power blackouts in Cuba's Santiago. Watch in for more details!

Cuba: US trade embargo, sanctions trigger food & medicine shortage

Cuba's obsolete power plants struggle to meet power supply demand, economy scrambles

Cuba has accused the United States of stoking a protest where hundreds of people took to the streets across the island as well as the second-largest city Santiago in a rare public demonstration amid food shortages and blackouts.

Cuba accuses US of stoking protests amid blackouts and food shortages, summons top diplomat

Hundreds in Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago, took to the streets late Sunday in a rare public protest, according to social media and official reports, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for an "atmosphere of tranquility and peace.

Cubans stage rare 'power and food' protest amid blackouts, lack of essentials

Former US ambassador to Bolivia Victor Emanuel Rocha has pleaded not guilty to allegations of spying for Cuba for four decades in a federal courtroom. In Miami, Florida Rocha waved his right to attend a trial and according to a US attorney, Rocha repeatedly referred to the United States as the enemy.

US ex‑ambassador Rocha charged with spying for Cuba pleads not guilty

US: Former US ambassador pleads not guilty to spying for Cuba

Former US ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha has pleaded not guilty to allegations of spying for Cuba for four decades in a federal courtroom. In Miami, Florida Rocha waved his right to attend a trial and according to a US attorney, Rocha repeatedly referred to the United States as the enemy.

Former US ambassador pleads not guilty to spying for Cuba

Erratic weather is taking its toll on Cuba. On Tuesday, the country's north coast was slammed by an usual cold front. With the waves coming in, major streets were flooded with sea water and a few power stations were rendered out of service.

Cuba: Strong waves flood streets, disrupt power supply

Gravitas | A Russian MP, Aleksey Zhuravlev, made a provocative statement by suggesting that Russia should place its nukes in friendly countries near the U.S., like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Zhuravlev's comment came in response to the U.S.' alleged plans, to move its tactical arms to Europe.

Russia's Nuclear Chess Game: MP Aleksey Zhuravlev Suggests Placing Nukes in U.S. Backyard

Cuba has become the second country in Latin America and the Caribbean to legalise euthanasia — the practise of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering — following in the footsteps of Colombia.

‘Right to a dignified death’: Cuba follows Colombia as it legalises euthanasia

The United States faced allegations that it was plotting violence against Cuba, but the State Department denied all the claims. The remarks came a day after Havana claimed that Washington was seeking to foment unrest before the New Year.

US rejects claims that it was plotting violent attacks against Cuba

In an attempt to have discussions on matters of mutual interest with Iranian high officials, the president of Cuba traveled to Tehran. The Saadabad cultural complex in northern Tehran served as the venue for the welcoming ceremony.

Cuban President in Iran for bilateral talks | Raisi officially welcomes Cuban counterpart in Tehran

At least 10 Cuban migrants were killed and 25 were injured in an accident in Mexico a cargo truck that was carrying the migrants overturned in southern Mexico. The fatal crash involving US-bound migrants while the accident took place in a southern State near the border with Guatemala, sources claimed that the victims were apparently from Cuba.

Mexico Accident: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel laments tragedy, offers aid

At least 10 Cuban migrants died and 17 others were seriously injured when a cargo truck ferrying them had an accident in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, Mexico's migration institute said on Sunday.

10 Cuban migrants killed in Mexico truck accident, 17 injured

The Group of 77 developing countries (G77)+China recently concluded a two-day summit in Havana, Cuba, where they advocated for a new global order, media reports said.

'Up to South to change rules of game': G77+China seeks new global order at Cuba Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned the US embargo on Cuba and termed it “illegal” during a visit to the island country. Lula also denounced the inclusion of Cuba in the list of so-called state sponsors of terrorism.

Brazil’s President Lula condemns US embargo on Cuba, calls it ‘illegal’

The gathering takes place at a time when dissatisfaction with the Western-led global order is on the rise due to growing disagreements over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battle against climate change, and the international financial system.

G77+China Summit | UN Secretary General: World is failing developing nations | Cuba

Authorities in Cuba have arrested 17 people over suspected links to an alleged Russian trafficking network which is recruiting men for Russia's war in Ukraine. The information about the arrests was announced by the Interior Ministry.

Cuba: 17 arrested for 'trafficking' people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

According to Cuba's foreign ministry, police have discovered a human trafficking ring that has forced Cuban people to fight for Russia in the conflict in Ukraine. They are now attempting to "neutralize and dismantle" the network. In a brief statement released on Monday, the ministry highlighted that the trafficking organization was active both in Russia and the Caribbean island nation.

Cuba uncovers network trafficking Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Brazil wishes to re-establish its trade and political ties with Cuba, said a top foreign aide to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday (August 18), after a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana.

Brazil intends to restore trade and political ties with Cuba

Cigars have been a strong part of our popular culture. There is a certain mystique associated with cigars. An image that has rubbed off on Cuba as well. But now Cuba has been dethroned as the cigar capital of the world. Both in terms of sheer numbers, and also in terms of manufacturing the finest quality cigars. Cuba has now been left behind by its near neighbour the Dominican Republic. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Gravitas: Why is Cuba no longer the King of Cigars?

Cuba, once known for some of the finest cigars across the world, may have been overtaken by its near neighbour, the Dominican Republic. This was after the world’s largest cigar producer, the Dominican Republic, during the COVID-19 pandemic crossed the $1 billion mark in revenues.

Cuba overthrown as cigar capital of the world by this country: Here’s how

Among the classic cars, mopeds, and rickshaws which Cubans use to get around the capital city of Havana, a new kind of ride is hitting the streets, bamboo bicycles made by a local workshop. Velo Cuba, a bike shop and tour company produces lightweight, eco-friendly transportation options.

Eco-friendly bamboo bikes hit the streets in Cuba

Law enforcement agencies from five countries disrupted an intercontinental criminal network involved in smuggling migrants from Cuba to the European Union, said Europol, in a statement, on Monday (July 24).

62 alleged migrant smugglers arrested in Europol-Interpol human trafficking crackdown

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