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US Escalates Pressure on Cuba, Hints at Military Action

The United States is significantly escalating its pressure on Cuba, with officials like Senator Marco Rubio expressing determination to impose change and President Trump hinting at military action. This includes the deployment of a US aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, raising concerns among allies.

21 May, 10:58 — 22 May, 05:23
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BBCHigh19d ago

Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro

The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

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NPRHigh18d ago

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

By The Associated Press

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Fox NewsMixed19d ago

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual19d ago

US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials

Hezbollah says the sanctions will have 'absolutely no effect' on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

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cnbcMostly Factual18d ago

The Cuba situation is starting to resemble a pre-conflict playbook

The U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba appears to have entered a new phase.

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DWHigh18d ago

US: Trump hints at action against Cuba amid intensifying standoff

The US escalated pressure on Cuba after charging former president Raul Castro, with Marco Rubio saying Washington remains open to talks but sees little chance of a negotiated solution.

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SCMPMostly Factual19d ago

China condemns US ‘big stick’ over Castro charges and ‘unauthorised’ sanctions on Cuba

China condemned the US on Thursday for charging former Cuban leader Raul Castro as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the island’s socialist government. The remarks follow US announcements on Wednesday of criminal charges against Castro regarding the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles which killed four people, including three Americans. China “firmly opposes” illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorised by ...

By Meredith Chen

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The IndependentMostly Factual19d ago

Iran-US war latest: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails ‘good signs’ in peace talks as Tehran says gaps are narrowing

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point

By Shweta Sharma and Alex Croft

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual19d ago

Air France flight to US diverted due to Ebola travel curbs

By AP

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indian-expressMostly Factual19d ago

US Secy Marco Rubio calls Cuba a ‘national security threat’ after US indicts former President Raul Castro

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual19d ago

Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro?

Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro?

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straits-timesMostly Factual19d ago

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again - The Straits Times

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again  The Straits Times

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irish-independent19d ago

Cuba is fast running out of time to avoid US attack

By Juan Pablo Spinetto

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual19d ago

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The US had imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca ​Albanese in 2025, saying her efforts intended to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against the US and Israel.

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zerohedgeLow19d ago

DOJ Probe Widens: Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged, While Convicted Fraudster Gets Nearly 42 Years

DOJ Probe Widens: Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged, While Convicted Fraudster Gets Nearly 42 Years A Minneapolis daycare owner has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, adding another case to Minnesota's widening public-benefits fraud scandal. Fahima Egeh Mahamud, 50, CEO of Future Leaders Early Learning Center, allegedly submitted more than 13,000 false claims to Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program between 2022 and 2025, according to prosecutors. Thou...

By Tyler Durden

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el-universal-englishMostly Factual19d ago

New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped - Mexico News Daily

New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped  Mexico News Daily

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Mexico NewsMixed19d ago

New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

Sheinbaum confirmed the approval of Mexico's new ambassador to the United States at her Thursday morning presser, ahead of a planned meeting with the visiting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. The post New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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protothema-enMixed19d ago

Zakharova on U.S. prosecution of Raul Castro: “We will continue to provide support to Cuba”

“We remain in contact on all issues,” said the spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry The post Zakharova on U.S. prosecution of Raul Castro: “We will continue to provide support to Cuba” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By admin

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myjoyonlineMixed19d ago

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of ‘lies’

Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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naharnetMixed19d ago

US sanctions Hezbollah MPs, Amal and security officials, and Iran's envoy to Lebanon - Naharnet

US sanctions Hezbollah MPs, Amal and security officials, and Iran's envoy to Lebanon  Naharnet

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actualite-cdMixed19d ago

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport - Yahoo News UK

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport  Yahoo News UK

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SCMP21 May, 10:58First to report

China condemns US ‘big stick’ over Castro charges and ‘unauthorised’ sanctions on Cuba

protothema-en21 May, 11:48

Zakharova on U.S. prosecution of Raul Castro: “We will continue to provide support to Cuba”

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express-tribune21 May, 16:56

US sanctions nine over Hezbollah ties, including Lebanese MPs

AP21 May, 17:35

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naharnet21 May, 17:38

US sanctions Hezbollah MPs, Amal and security officials, and Iran's envoy to Lebanon - Naharnet

Mexico News21 May, 17:44

New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

el-universal-english21 May, 17:44

New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped - Mexico News Daily

Yahoo21 May, 18:16

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

BBC21 May, 18:40

Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro

actualite-cd21 May, 18:44

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport - Yahoo News UK

1h later
Al Jazeera21 May, 20:09

US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials

zerohedge21 May, 20:40

DOJ Probe Widens: Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged, While Convicted Fraudster Gets Nearly 42 Years

2h later
observador21 May, 22:13

EUA sancionam embaixador iraniano e deputados do Hezbollah

la-repubblica21 May, 23:00

Iran, la cautela di Vance mentre Hegseth e Rubio premono per l’attacco

jerusalem-post21 May, 23:25

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

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straits-times22 May, 01:12

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again - The Straits Times

Reuters22 May, 01:22

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says - Reuters

Fox News22 May, 02:01

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

Times of India22 May, 02:05

Air France flight to US diverted due to Ebola travel curbs

delo22 May, 03:00

Huligani, pa kaj še? Angleški policisti zdesetkani v ZDA

The Independent22 May, 03:04

Iran-US war latest: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails ‘good signs’ in peace talks as Tehran says gaps are narrowing

myjoyonline22 May, 03:06

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of ‘lies’

nzz22 May, 03:35

In Iran steckt Trump in einer Sackgasse, nun will er das kubanische Regime bezwingen

telex22 May, 03:48

Marco Rubio: Kuba nemzetbiztonsági fenyegetést jelent az Egyesült Államoknak

tagesschau22 May, 04:00

Kampf um US-Wahlrecht: Angriff auf das Erbe von Martin Luther King

hindustan-times22 May, 04:01

Why has the US indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro?

die-presse22 May, 04:05

Keine Einigung zwischen USA und Iran • „Neues Kapitel“ für Österreich und Ungarn • Ebola-Epidemie breitet sich aus

index-hr22 May, 04:06

Amerikanci žele ukinuti pomicanje sata. Trump: Vrijeme je

aftonbladet22 May, 04:19

Rubio i Sverige inför Natomöte

jutarnji-list22 May, 04:20

Američki zakonodavci opet predložili da ljetno računanje vrijeme postane stalno

irish-independent22 May, 04:30

Cuba is fast running out of time to avoid US attack

svenska-dagbladet22 May, 04:33

Marco Rubio har landat i Sverige

indian-express22 May, 04:36

US Secy Marco Rubio calls Cuba a ‘national security threat’ after US indicts former President Raul Castro

aktualne-cz22 May, 04:39

USA chtějí vyhostit sestru šéfky kubánského impéria Gaesa. Rubio ji označil za hrozbu

vg22 May, 04:39

En påminnelse om hva vi i Europa sliter med å ta innover oss

dnevnik-bg22 May, 04:41

САЩ изпращат още 5000 военни в Полша

hvg22 May, 04:59

Az Egyesült Államokban végleg eltörölhetik az óraátállítást

cnbc22 May, 05:00

The Cuba situation is starting to resemble a pre-conflict playbook

klix-ba22 May, 05:14

Rubio na sastanku NATO-a pokušava ublažiti zabrinutost saveznika zbog poteza SAD-a

NPR22 May, 05:23

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

DW22 May, 05:23

US: Trump hints at action against Cuba amid intensifying standoff

berlingske22 May, 05:44

Marco Rubio deltager i NATO-møde i Sverige – følg med her

balkan-web22 May, 05:59

Tensionet me Kubën/ SHBA dërgon aeroplanmbajtësen “Nimitz” në Karaibe

newsbeast22 May, 06:11

Η Ουάσινγκτον σφίγγει τον κλοιό γύρω από την Αβάνα – Νέες απειλές από τον Ρούμπιο

le-figaro22 May, 06:15

«Leur système économique ne fonctionne pas» : les États-Unis se disent «déterminés» à imposer un changement à Cuba

naftemporiki22 May, 06:26Latest update

«Η Κούβα ζει τη μεγαλύτερη κρίση από την πτώση της ΕΣΣΔ»: Πώς οι ΗΠΑ προετοιμάζουν την επέμβαση