The blockade, coupled with expanded US sanctions that punish companies doing business with the Cuban state, has intensified the worst economic and energy crisis on the island in over a generation. Vie

The Trump administration defended its sanctions on ‌Cuba on Wednesday after the United Nations' human rights chief warned U.S. actions were causing "widespread harm to the population and endangering lives.

An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.

The deal is the first of its kind and could pave the way for more American companies to participate in Cuba's energy sector, a goal the Trump administration has been pursuing.

Cuba's top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a "pretext" for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.

US sanctions have crippled Cuba's healthcare and economy, causing power cuts and rising infant mortality, says scientist Mitchell Valdes-Sosa. He highlighted Havana's keen interest in partnering with India in biotechnology and vaccine development.