Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia
News of Cubans ending up in the Russian military hit headlines when the Havana govt says it is "not part of the war in Ukraine.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Cuba's 'Ironman' beats himself with a sledge hammer...and survives unscathed
What shocks the crowd is not the apparent self-mutilation, but rather the fact that he appears to come away unscathed.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Cuba sanctions 381 protesters, including jail for 297
Of the 381 people sanctioned, a total of 297 have been sentenced to between 5 and 25 years in prison for crimes of sedition among others.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Four dead, many injured after explosion at Havana hotel - state media
Four people have been killed and various people have been injured following an explosion at a hotel in downtown Havana, Cuban state media said on Friday.
Fri May 06 2022
U.S. VP Kamala Harris pushes ahead with Vietnam trip despite mystery 'health incident'
US Vice President Kamala Harris pushed ahead with a trip to Vietnam on Tuesday after delaying the visit over concerns due to an unexplained health incident.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Faced with rare protests, Cuba curbs social media access, watchdog says
Cuba has restricted access to social media and messaging platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp.
Wed Jul 14 2021
China becomes top market for Cuba's legendary cigars
Cigars are one of the top exports for the Cuban economy.
Wed May 05 2021
Rare white tiger, three other Bengal cubs born at Havana zoo
Zookeepers at Cuba's National Zoo in Havana are celebrating the birth of four Bengal tiger cubs, amongst them a rare white tiger.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Surviving the pandemic: Blind Cuban piano tuner struggles to make ends meet
Her disability and highly specialized profession on the sidelines of a music world hard hit by the ban on public gatherings.
Thu Oct 22 2020
U.S. expels 15 Cuban diplomats, fuelling tensions with Havana
The Trump administration on Tuesday expelled 15 Cuban diplomats to protest Cuba's failure to protect staff at the U.S. embassy in Havana from a mysterious spate of health "attacks".
Wed Oct 04 2017
Cuba is high on this year's must-see travel lists
It seems like every travel organization in the country is out with its "must visit" list for 2017. What do they say? They're literally all over the map, but one place gets repeated mentions: Cuba.
Sat Jan 14 2017
No music or rum for tourists after Castro death
Others hoping to eat dinner while watching a music and dance show at El Guajirito restaurant stared at an empty stage with a closed curtain.
Wed Nov 30 2016
Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro dies: President
Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro died late Friday in Havana, his brother, President Raul Castro, announced on national television.
Sat Nov 26 2016
Madonna celebrates 58th birthday in Havana
Madonna celebrated her 58th birthday Tuesday in Havana, dancing to Cuban beats during a night on the town and drawing crowds as she toured the city.
Tue Aug 16 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024