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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials ​told Reuters, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ‌ousting Venezuela's leader from power. The fresh sanctions target people, entit

One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump

One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump

With global energy prices up and his job approval ratings down, Donald Trump faces stark choices after a month of war against Iran: cut a potentially flawed deal and get out, or escalate militarily and risk a prolonged conflict that could consume his presidency. Despite a flurry of diplomatic acti

Sailboats carrying aid from Mexico to Cuba still missing

Sailboats carrying aid from Mexico to Cuba still missing

Two sailboats reported missing from a convoy transporting humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba remain unaccounted for, the US Coast Guard and a spokesperson for the convoy told Reuters on Friday. The US Coast Guard said the search was "ongoing". Earlier on Friday, the AFP cited a US Coast Guard s

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