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Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment

He has made sporadic public appearances since announcing his retirement from politics

The Independent UK

Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

Euronews

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

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Marco Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces congressional scrutiny over the Trump administration's Iran war efforts and shifting diplomatic goals. He will also address escalating tensions with Cuba, a nation he views as a national security threat due to its ties with U.S. adversaries.

The Economic Times

Trump's oil blockade on Cuba aggravates Havana's garbage crisis

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 1: Piles of trash are flooding Havana, as Cuba struggles under US President Donald Trump's oil blockade. Next, papers look at the latest cancer research breakthrough and the industry of hair transplants. Also: US farmers find alternative ways to make money. Finally, some Paris metro…

France 24

Trump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz

Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials last October

The Independent UK

Top US, Cuban military leaders meet at Guantanamo Bay

The US military says a senior general has discussed "operational security issues" with a Cuban army general.

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In rare outreach, top US military commander meets Cuban generals amid Trump tensions

The top U.S. general overseeing Latin America met with senior Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, discussing operational security. This rare meeting occurs amid Cuban concerns of a potential U.S. attack, following a recent CIA director visit and escalating U.S. pressure on the island.

The Economic Times

Top US commander meets Cuban military officials amid rising tensions

A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying…

The Times of India

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay

The Independent UK

Satellite Images Uncover China-Backed Spy Facility Upgrades in Cuba Near Florida Military Bases

Recent satellite imagery shows significant upgrades at a China-linked spy facility in Cuba, raising concerns about enhanced monitoring of US military activities in Florida and the surrounding region

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Allegedly Puts Building Blocks in Place for Cuba Invasion – Just Awaiting Trump's Go-Ahead, Report Says

The Pentagon has positioned military assets in the Caribbean for possible action against Cuba amid ongoing US sanctions. No immediate move confirmed

International Business Times UK

Cuba used to have European friends – there’s a reason why even now they have deserted it too

Traditional allies are embroiled elsewhere while even Spain and France have bigger fish to fry with Trump says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle

Nearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade

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Cuba sees risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba has warned that that any military action by the United States would lead to a "bloodbath" in which thousands of Cubans and Americans ⁠would die.

The Independent UK

Military has spent months building up ships and personnel in Caribbean and is ready for invasion of Cuba: report

President Trump and his advisers have reportedly gamed out scenarios where the U.S. military attacks Cuba, but an invasion plan is not currently underway

The Conversation

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The United States is prepared to provide US$100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 13, 2026.

Bangkok Post

Drama mixes with geopolitics in Cuba

Admittedly, it looks a lot like a movie plot. A political thriller where the intelligence director of the chief adversary state comes into the nervous capital city and meets with regime leaders to tell them their days in power are numbered. Unless…

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Latin Times

Diego Boneta's Fidel Castro Transformation in 'Killing Castro' Started With the Team Behind Luis Miguel - EXCLUSIVE

For Diego Boneta, the most shocking part of becoming Fidel Castro was not the fear, although there was plenty of that. It was not the politics either, even though he says the role arrived at a moment when Cuba feels newly urgent again. It was the discovery that the thing…

International Business Times

Trump Admin Reportedly Believes Cuban Regime Could Collapse As Soon As This Summer

The Trump administration believes the Cuban regime could collapse as early as this summer and is drafting military response plans in case that scenario leads to internal chaos, according to a new report.

The Guardian - US

The US keeps finding ways to justify state violence against Cuba

For centuries, the US has engaged in imperialist intervention in Latin America. The Castro indictment looks like its latest move

The Guardian - UK

Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba

The decision to charge Raúl Castro is grimly reminiscent of the run-up to Trump’s military operation in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Cuban people are suffering needlessly, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

International Business Times

Cubans Deported To Mexico By U.S. Face Legal Limbo And Harsh Conditions: Report

Thousands of Cuban migrants face an uncertain future and legal limbo after being sent to Mexico by the United States, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Daughter of Powerful Cuban General Reportedly Detained by ICE in the U.S.

A woman identified as the daughter of retired Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro has reportedly been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to Cuban exile journalists and public ICE database records.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Next Target Is Cuba? Ex-White House Official Warns POTUS Will Seize Island

Miles Taylor, a former White House official, warns of Donald Trump's potential geopolitical strategies, including targeting Cuba, escalating operations in Latin America and undermining Western alliances.

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