Cuba slams reports of sonic attacks as 'totally false'
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has branded as totally false the alleged sonic attacks.
Oct 29, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Tropical storm Philippe crosses Cuba towards Florida
Tropical storm Philippe formed over Cuban skies Saturday and is on a path to strike south Florida, Cuban and US metrologists said Saturday.
Oct 29, 2017, 06:11 AM IST
Guantanamo detainee sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charges: Pentagon
A Saudi man who is being held at the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was sentenced on Friday to 13 years in prison on terrorism charges, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Oct 14, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
Cuba could stop 'attacks' against Americans: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump`s chief of staff said on Thursday that Washington believes Havana could put a halt to the mysterious incidents that have sickened nearly two dozen American diplomats and some tourists in Cuba.
Oct 13, 2017, 05:38 AM IST
US halves Cuba diplomatic staff over mysterious 'attacks'
Routine visa operations will also be suspended indefinitely, in response to the mysterious health attacks that left several US embassy staff with brain injuries and hearing loss.
Sep 29, 2017, 22:04 PM IST
After Irma ravages Havana, city highlights housing replacement drive
Around 50,000 families in total were in need of new housing.
Sep 17, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
Cuban government says 10 people killed by Hurricane Irma
A statement from civil defence authorities said the victims perished due to various causes such as accidents.
Sep 11, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Irma pummels Cuba as Florida hunkers for a hit; 25 killed
Hurricane Irma pummeled the north coast of Cuba Saturday, inflicting "significant damage" as millions of people in the US state of Florida hunkered down for a direct hit from the monster storm.
Sep 10, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Irma weakens to Category 3, expected to strengthen again: US forecasters
Hurricane Irma weakened to a Category Three storm Saturday as it pummeled the north coast of Cuba, but US forecasters said it would likely regain power as it heads to the US state of Florida.
Sep 09, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Cuba as massive storm, millions evacuated
Hurricane Irma made landfall as a maximum-strength Category Five storm late Friday, US forecasters said, after leaving a trail of death and destruction on a string of Caribbean islands.
Sep 09, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Cuba as Category 5
Jose, expected to reach the northeastern Caribbean on Saturday, was an extremely dangerous storm nearing Category 5 status, with winds of up to 155 mph (250 kph), the NHC said on Friday.
Sep 09, 2017, 09:43 AM IST
Millions in Florida evacuate as Hurricane Irma pounds Cuba
Millions of residents in Florida were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Irma roared toward the state on Friday after lashing Cuba, killing 21 people in the eastern Caribbean and leaving catastrophic destruction in its wake.
Sep 09, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
Despite setback in relations, Cuba to continue dialogue with United States
Castro said that Trump's decisions ignored large sectors of the US and most Cuban emigrants in support of lifting the embargo and normalising bilateral ties, and merely satisfied a small group in Florida.
Jul 15, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
Russia criticises US for 'anti-Cuban' approach, says it sides with Cuba
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that "anti-Cuban" actions recently announced by Washington were regrettable and that Moscow confirmed its solidarity with Havana.
Jun 18, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
Donald Trump expected to unveil new Cuba policy as early as next Friday
Trump’s aides are nearing completion of a review of relations with Cuba and are expected to send recommendations to his national security team.
Jun 10, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
Cuba faces last May Day parade under Fidel Castro
The Cuban government`s traditional May Day parade Monday is the last to be overseen by President Raul Castro -- and the first without his late brother and revolutionary predecessor Fidel.
May 01, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Cuba: Passenger plane crashes, killing 39 people on board
A passenger plane Antonov An-26 aircraft crashed in Cuba reportedly killing all 39 people on board.
Apr 30, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
Cuba, Morocco reestablish diplomatic ties after 37 years
Cuba and Morocco has signed an agreement to reestablish diplomatic ties after a gap of 37 years, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Apr 22, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Cuba's Raul Castro warns Donald Trump to respect country's sovereignty
Travel to the Caribbean island from the United States has increased, with the start of direct flights and cruises and roaming agreements signed.
Cubans to be treated like other migrants: Barack Obama
Cuba is committed to take back its citizens defected by the US when they try to enter or stay irregularly in that country, violating its laws.
Jan 13, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
