Cuba
Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
Luis Fernández صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba, causing major damage but no reported deaths, after evacuating over 700,000 people. The storm, one of the most powerful in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with at least 34 total fatalities. The Pan American Health Organization is now sending humanitarian aid to support response efforts in affected areas.
Cuba rejects military support to Maduro amid US escalation
In a mid-October 2025 meeting in Caracas, Cuban advisers told Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro he could not count on military support from Havana amid the growing US military presence near Venezuelan shores. Cuba will limit its backing to political support, citing risks to its own security. The refusal surprised Maduro's inner circle, which expected firmer alliance from the historic partner.
UN general assembly approves resolution against blockade on cuba
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions. This vote marks the worst diplomatic support for Cuba in the history of these annual resolutions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described it as a victory for his country.
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Hurricane melissa approaches eastern cuba
Luis Fernández صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with winds up to 280 km/h, approaches eastern Cuba tonight, finding the region in extreme vulnerability due to blackouts, food shortages, and limited information. Residents report minimal preparations and rely more on social media than state media to track the storm. Flooding and heavy rains are expected in the eastern provinces.
Cuba to host meeting on African heritage
The First International Meeting on Ancestry in Cuba, titled 'Turban: Heritage and Identity,' will take place in Havana from November 7 to 9. The event is set at the Plaza Cultural Center. This initiative underscores the significance of African heritage in Cuban identity.
March in Harare in solidarity with Cuba against US blockade
In Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, a solidarity march with Cuba took place on Cuba Street, hours before the UN vote on a resolution demanding an end to the US blockade. The event underscores Zimbabwe's support for the Caribbean nation against US sanctions.
Cuba extradites wanted chinese citizen to mexico
The Cuban government handed over Chinese citizen Zhi Dong Zhang to Mexican authorities on October 23, 2025, following a formal extradition request. Zhang had been detained in Cuba for crimes including document forgery and human trafficking. He was a fugitive from Mexican justice since July 2025 for international drug trafficking.