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In Havana, Ciclobús helps carry two-wheelers amidst fuel crisis

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:06 GMT

HAVANA, Cuba: Already struggling with the U.S. energy blockade, people in the Cuban capital have started packing their bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles onto a Ciclobús that takes them through the underwater tunnel linking Old Havana to the eastern side of the island.

The diesel-powered bus can carry about 60 people along with their vehicles, and it runs often enough to transport more than 2,00

How to fuel a war: EU eyes new front for green agenda

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:24:26 GMT

Officials claim renewable energy could power European militaries after the Iran war exposed a key vulnerability

EU and NATO officials fear that European armies would be unable to conduct a major military operation - such as a hypothetical war with Russia that Brussels continues to claim could be imminent - without a secure supply of fossil fuels. EU lawmakers and NATO officials met this week to a

Cuba sends 'secret letter' to Trump - WSJ

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:25 GMT

US officials reportedly intercepted a proposal with an economic deal that was intended to bypass Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Cuban government attempted to open a direct back-channel with US President Donald Trump last week, tapping a private businessman to hand-deliver a sealed letter to the White House, the Wa

Cuba sends secret letter to Trump WSJ

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:25 GMT

US officials reportedly intercepted a proposal with an economic deal that was intended to bypass Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Cuban government attempted to open a direct back-channel with US President Donald Trump last week, tapping a private businessman to hand-deliver a sealed letter to the White House, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources.

The reported messa

Russia sent important message by defying US oil blockade of Cuba - envoy

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:25:11 GMT

Washington's restrictions on the Caribbean island are an economic war, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera has told RT India

Russia has sent an important message to the world by sending a ship with oil to Cuba last month as the US blockades the island, Havana's envoy to New Delhi has said.

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Astros turn to Ryan Weiss in rematch vs. Rockies

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:33 GMT

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Before Spencer Arrighetti produced six strong innings on Wednesday, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada discussed the opportunity facing the pitchers charged with replacing the starters who landed on the injured list during the recent road trip.

Arrighetti made the most of his first shot, striking out 10 batters to help the Astros record a 3-1 victory over the visiting

Spencer Arrighetti strikes out 10, as Astros beat Rockies

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:19:11 GMT

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Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 batters in his season debut and Yordan Alvarez slugged his seventh home run, as the Houston Astros claimed an interleague series victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 win on Wednesday.

Elevated to the taxi squad on Tuesday, Arrighetti (1-0) became the second starter to debut for the Astros in as many days. With Ho

MLB roundup: Three-run 10th completes Jays' comeback win over Brewers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:07 GMT

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Myles Straw's two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the Brewers' sixth consecutive defeat.Toronto scored three runs in the ninth to go up 6-4, but the Brewers tied it with two in the bottom half.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s one

Astros take advantage of Rockies' errors to snap 8-game skid

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:12 GMT

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Christian Walker recorded three hits and a pair of RBIs, and the Houston Astros parlayed a six-run third inning into a 7-6 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

The Astros snapped an eight-game losing skid, their longest since 2013, with the win. The Rockies, who swept a three-game set from Houston last week, suffered their fifth straight los

Cuba Is Next: Trump Drops Bombshell as War Tensions Spread

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

U.S. President Donald Trump has again escalated rhetoric beyond the ongoing war with Iran, suggesting that Cuba could become Washington's next target. Speaking at the White House, he hinted at future action once the current conflict concludes. ?We may stop by Cuba after we?re finished with this,? he said, referring to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began on February 28. He also repeated his charac

The Weight of a Small Hand

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:49:19 GMT

By: Angel de Castro III

April 12, 2026. A Sunday like so many others.

The day began the way resistance often does-not loudly, but quietly. A heaviness in the body. A reluctance not to the work itself, but to the cost of it. At forty-four, the body keeps its own ledger. It remembers the nights without sleep, the meals taken too late, the emotions swallowed whole and filed awa

The Strait Narrows: The Neck of the Global System

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:43:01 GMT

The point where the world compresses

The global system rests on a silent premise. Flows must remain open. Energy, goods, capital, and food move through routes that, though invisible to most, sustain the full functioning of the planet. When those routes tighten, the entire system feels it. The Strait of Hormuz is one of those points where the world compresses. It is not just another place. It is a

The Weight of a Small Hand

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:19:19 GMT

By: Angel de Castro III

April 12, 2026. A Sunday like so many others.

The day began the way resistance often doesnot loudly, but quietly. A heaviness in the body. A reluctance not to the work itself, but to the cost of it. At forty-four, the body keeps its own ledger. It remembers the nights without sleep, the meals taken too late, the emotions swallowed whole and filed away for a later tha

Pentagon steps up planning for possible military action in Cuba: USA Today

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:40 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon is stepping up contingency planning for a possible military operation in Cuba, in case U.S. President Donald Trump orders an intervention on the island country, USA Today reported Wednesday.

Citing two anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the report said the directives appear to reflect an escalation of recent tensions between the two countries since January,

Venezuela, EU seek closer cooperation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:45:15 GMT

CARACAS, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil and EU envoys met on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil held talks with Pelayo Castro Zuzuarregui, deputy managing director for the Americas at the European External Action Service, the EU's diplomatic service, and Maria Antonia Calvo Puerta, the EU's Charge d'Affaires to Venezuela.

Cuba facing worst crisis in history, warns Lula

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:15:18 GMT

BRASILIA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Cuba is facing "the most severe situation in its entire history" and that only Cubans can determine the country's path forward.

In an interview published Tuesday on the news website "Brasil 247," Lula stressed his deep historical and personal ties to the island, saying he belongs to a generation that grew up admiring the revol

1st LD Writethru: Trump says "may stop by Cuba after we're finished with" Iran war

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:29 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened again on Monday that Cuba would be Washington's next target following attacks on Venezuela and Iran.

"We may stop by Cuba after we're finished with this," Trump told reporters at the White House, referring to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran which started on Feb. 28.

Trump also repeated his previous assertions that Cuba is a "failing

Trump says "may stop by Cuba after we're finished with" Iran war

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:15:44 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened again on Monday that Cuba would be Washington's next target following attacks on Venezuela and Iran.

Canada provides new assistance to help Cubans

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:59:59 GMT

April 17, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Cuba is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by repeated nationwide power grid failures, prolonged blackouts that last many hours across the island and acute fuel shortages. The ongoing economic and energy crisis has severely disrupted access to food, clean water, health care and other essential services.

Today, the Honourable Anita

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:22:25 GMT

HAVANA (AP) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen.

Diaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the dec

The Cuban Regime Uses Bully Tactics at the UN - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:09:16 GMT

The Cuban Regime Uses Bully Tactics at the UN - Havana Times

The Five Enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:58:33 GMT

The Five Enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Havana Times

Ruin and Rum- The Intimacy of a Country with No Way Out - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:50:15 GMT

Ruin and Rum- The Intimacy of a Country with No Way Out - Havana Times

Faces of Cuba on the New Banknotes- The Controversy - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:22:37 GMT

Faces of Cuba on the New Banknotes- The Controversy - Havana Times

International News Briefs for Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:04:26 GMT

International News Briefs for Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Havana Times

Journey of longevity promotes seven central provinces as wellness escapes near Bangkok

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:59:35 GMT

Journey of longevity promotes seven central provinces as wellness escapes near Bangkok

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:57:56 GMT

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide

Thailand Considers Tourist Accident Insurance to Address Rising Unpaid Hospital Bills

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:24:55 GMT

Thailand Considers Tourist Accident Insurance to Address Rising Unpaid Hospital Bills

Thailand Considers Cross-Border Health Insurance for International Tourists

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:00 GMT

Thailand Considers Cross-Border Health Insurance for International Tourists

Bomba Estereo & Manu Chao Song of the Day - Havana Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:26:03 GMT

Bomba Estereo & Manu Chao Song of the Day - Havana Times

Irish man Daniel Buckley survived the Titanic disaster

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:44:21 GMT

Irish man Daniel Buckley survived the Titanic disaster

Premier Attends IMF & World Bank Meetings

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:26:30 GMT

Premier Attends IMF & World Bank Meetings

The Birthday Gift I Want to Give Myself - Havana Times

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:48:37 GMT

The Birthday Gift I Want to Give Myself - Havana Times

The Poker Game of the Nicaraguan Dictatorship - Havana Times

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:19:30 GMT

The Poker Game of the Nicaraguan Dictatorship - Havana Times

Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:40 GMT

Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self inside their home, police say

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:08:26 GMT

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self inside their home, police say

Washington Times wins 18 awards in annual Virginia Press Association journalism contest

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:55:11 GMT

Washington Times wins 18 awards in annual Virginia Press Association journalism contest