CUBA
In Cuba, a haven for the world's tiniest bird
In Palpite, Cuba, 'The House of the Hummingbirds,' Bernabe Hernandez's garden attracts tourists and bee hummingbirds, listed as near-threatened with around 22,000-60,000 individuals. The garden enables breeding, hosts Cuban Emeralds, and features mango, guava, and avocado trees. Guides, aiding with feeders, and revival post-Hurricane Michelle, bolster the hummingbirds' survival.
Putin is meeting a lot of world leaders for a global ‘outcast’
President Putin has been actively engaging in diplomatic meetings with various world leaders since May. His recent interactions with leaders from China, India, Hungary, Turkey, North Korea, and other nations indicate a strategic effort to strengthen alliances and expand Russia's global influence.
What to know about Hurricane Beryl as it barrels across Texas
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, causing significant storm surges, strong winds, and heavy rain. The storm is expected to weaken quickly. Scientists link this severe hurricane season to record-breaking sea temperatures driven by climate change. Beryl's early formation and intensity highlight the increasing danger of hurricanes. Caribbean leaders call for better financing to combat climate impacts, while funds intended for climate aid are often redirected back to wealthy nations.
New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says
Cuba is constructing a new radar site near Santiago de Cuba, capable of monitoring U.S. military activities at Guantanamo Bay, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington think tank. The facility, set east of Santiago de Cuba and due to be operational soon, could track signals up to 8,000 miles away. The development raises concerns about China's strategic interests, despite denials from Cuban officials. This site adds to suspicions of increased Chinese surveillance capabilities in Cuba, targeting U.S. military and space operations.
Satellite images reveal the presence of Chinese spy bases in Cuba. Should the US be concerned?
A report by a think-tank based out of the US analyzed satellite images from Cuba which revealed the presence of Chinese spying facilities. This is a direct threat to the US. Law makers have urged the Biden administration to tackle this threat.
After a stop in Cuba, 2 Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port as part of 'show the flag' exercises
Two Russian naval ships, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the oil tanker Akademik Pashin, have docked in Venezuela's La Guaira port after conducting exercises in the Atlantic Ocean and a previous stop in Cuba. The visit, part of Russia's efforts to assert its naval presence in remote oceanic regions, underscores the strong ties between Moscow and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. This move follows a pattern of close relations established by Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, and comes ahead of upcoming elections in Venezuela. The presence of Russian vessels has drawn attention amidst ongoing global geopolitical tensions.
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More than meets the eye in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Asia trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visits to North Korea and Vietnam carry a dual message: reinforcing Moscow’s presence in East and Southeast Asia and signaling to Beijing that Russia is not a subordinate partner. Putin aims to show that Russia has strategic options, countering China's influence. Prof. James Curran notes that Putin's engagement with nations having complex relations with China, like North Korea and Vietnam, highlights his intent. In Hanoi, Russia proposed joint energy projects and nuclear power development, reaffirming its longstanding ties and countering Beijing’s dominance.
How are the US and Canada dealing with the movement of Russian naval ships around Cuba?
The Russian ships which are participating in the joint naval exercises with Cuba are being closely monitored by the US and Canada. The two countries have counter-deployed submarines and other naval assets close to the Havana Bay.
Social media abuzz with ‘Russian threat’ as Florida residents track movement of naval ships close to the US coast
As four Russian naval ships made their way to Cuba to participate in the joint naval exercises, residents of Florida tracked the movement of these ships. Many on social media were seen panicking while others dismissed it as a regular movement of naval ships in the region.
Why is there a Russian nuclear submarine just 200 miles off the coast of Florida?
There are four Russian naval ships in Cuba and they are participating in a joint naval exercise with the host nation. The US is closely monitoring the situation.
India extends humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 90 tonnes of nine 'Made in India' active pharmaceutical ingredients
India has provided humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 90 tonnes of nine Made in India Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The aid will be used by Cuban drug manufacturers to produce essential antibiotics for treating chronic communicable diseases. The assistance reaffirms India's status as the Pharmacy of the World and underlines its commitment to the historic friendship with Cuba.
'Havana Syndrome' linked to Russian intelligence unit: Report
Havana Syndrome was first reported in 2016 when US diplomats in Cuba's capital reported falling ill and hearing piercing sounds at night, sparking speculation of an attack by a foreign entity using an unspecified sonar weapon. Other symptoms including bloody noses, headaches and vision problems were later reported by embassy staff in China, Europe and the US capital Washington.
Western leaders dismiss Putin's 'illegal' poll victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory was praised by his allies, while Western leaders criticized the election as undemocratic with no real opposition.
US study finds no evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers also found no differences in most clinical measures between a group of 86 employees and their adult family members reporting unusual health incidents and a matched group of healthy volunteers who had similar work assignments.
Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, was Trump’s first significant rival when she jumped into the race in February 2023. She spent the final phase of her campaign aggressively warning the GOP against embracing Trump, whom she argued was too consumed by chaos and personal grievance to defeat President Joe Biden in the general election.
France set to make abortion constitutional right
French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support. - Most members of the French public support the move to give the right extra protection.
Donald Trump seeks debate with Joe Biden in 2024 presidential race
Although the overwhelming frontrunner in the Republican race to challenge Biden in the Nov. 5 election, Trump has yet to sew up the nomination and has turned down Republican rival Nikki Haley's request that he debate her.
Exports of 48 commodities grow despite global slowdown: Report
Among these 48 commodities, ten has shown growth in quantity exported but contraction in value.
WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia
Interviews with many of the men plus friends and relatives, together with a trove of WhatsApp messages, travel papers, photos and phone numbers they provided to corroborate their accounts, paint the most detailed picture yet of how Cubans are flocking to shore up Moscow's war machine.
As Cuba takes leap towards 'cashless' economy, entrepreneurs brace for impact
Most alarming to many budding entrepreneurs was a new 5,000 peso ($20) daily cap on cash withdrawals for businesses, one of several measures the government said were aimed at forcing Cubans to do their transactions electronically, via transfer, online payment and bank cards.
Blinken says warned Chinese leaders about Cuba
"Yes, I made very clear we would have deep concerns about PRC (People's Republic of China) intelligence or military activities in Cuba," Blinken told reporters in London after visiting Beijing.
Cuba to provide its expertise in health and sports to help Kerala grow in the sectors
The meeting was held with the president of BioCubaFarma, a Cuban organisation of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries, Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Director General of the National Center for Neurosciences (CNEURO) Dr Mitchell Valdes Sosa and Director General of the Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) Eduardo Ojito Magus in Havana.
China says allegations of Chinese spying in Cuba are false
China said on Monday that allegations that it was using Cuba as a spying base are false and it denounced the U.S. government and media for releasing what it called inconsistent information. A Biden administration official said on Saturday China had been spying from Cuba for some time and it had upgraded its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019. Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that a new spying effort was underway on the island, citing U.S. officials.
US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
The US intelligence community has been aware of China's spying from Cuba and has been attempting to halt China's espionage efforts via diplomacy and other measures. The existence of the Chinese spy base was confirmed after a report that China and Cuba had agreed to build an electronic eavesdropping station on the island. The White House has said that the report is inaccurate.
Chinese spy base operating in Cuba for years: US official
The official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence said that the spy base was an issue that the Biden administration had inherited from former US President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported. After Biden assumed office as US President, his administration was given details regarding the base and plans which China was considering to set up similar facilities around the world, according to official.
Cuba allows China to build spying facility on island: US intelligence
It would not be the first time China has attempted to spy on US electronic communications, known as signals intelligence. A suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US in February was capable of gathering signals intelligence and is believed to have transmitted back to Beijing in near-real time, CNN reported citing sources.
'Jerry Maguire' star Cuba Gooding Jr settles rape lawsuit, just ahead of trial
Cuba Gooding Jr had insisted through lawyers that his encounter with the woman was consensual after the two met at a nearby restaurant.
Why is Cuba facing power outages? Here’s everything you may need to know
As per Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines, it was revealed that half of the island is facing a power outage.
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