Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by Donald Trump for Director of National Intelligence, aims to address Havana syndrome during her confirmation hearing. Havana syndrome consists of unexplained health issues affecting American diplomatic personnel and their families stationed globally.
It’s impossible to miss. The huge rectangular mass of concrete and glass — the tallest building in Havana — dominates the city skyline, towering 150 meters (490 feet) above colonial homes with its 542 luxury rooms and majestic views of the city and the sea.
The releases, which started the day after Biden's announcement, ended on Trump's inauguration day January 20, according to rights groups.
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition recently arrived in Cuba as part of a 45-night cruise to the Caribbean. After departing from the United Kingdom in early January, the ship docked in Havana for a three-day call on Jan.
Cash-starved Cuba this month opened the first grocery store to accept hard U.S. currency on the island in nearly two decades, the latest sign in a trend towards dollarization in the Communist-run country.
Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.
A Virginia federal court on Friday ruled against Bacardi [RIC:RIC:BCARDU.UL] for the second time in the liquor company's fight with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over the Cuban government's trademark rights to "Havana Club" rum.
The Selection La Habana hotel, managed by Spanish chain Iberostar, has yet to be inaugurated but it is already the target of criticism.
In other news: remembering the January 28, 1969 hijacking of an LAX flight to Havana. Bonus track: Will talks with California Policy Center’s Edward Ring, the only policy guy in the room when President Trump discussed the L.A. wildfires with California ...
International solidarity with Cuba and the defense of peace and justice are the focus of the agenda at the 6th International Conference for the Balance of the World, taking place in Havana.
Soaring above all other buildings in Havana, a new 42-storey hotel that is due to open in Cuba’s capital is causing a stir.
Located near the legendary Habana Libre hotel and the iconic Coppelia ice cream parlor, the new hotel is part of a government plan to build a dozen luxury establishments — mainly in Havana — that did not stop even during the COVID-19 pandemic and while existing luxury hotels remained largely unoccupied.