Raúl Castro, at 94, continues to wield significant power in Cuba, particularly over the military, despite not holding any official title. His influence remains notable in ongoing secret negotiations with the U.S., as he played a key role in the discussions with the Trump administration during the current Havana-Washington standoff. Cuban state media retains a […]
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have intensified their efforts to apply pressure on the Cuban government. This development is part of a wider strategy by the Trump administration aimed at challenging the Cuban leadership. On Wednesday, the Justice Department revealed an indictment against Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, and five […]
The aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz and its accompanying warships entered the southern Caribbean Sea on Wednesday. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s strategy to pressure the Cuban government, according to the military’s Southern Command and a U.S. official. The administration currently plans to use the Nimitz and its fighter jets to demonstrate power rather […]
Tensions Escalate with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a stern warning on Wednesday. They declared that any new aggression against Iran could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East. This statement increases diplomatic stakes as efforts continue to end the strife. Reported by Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps emphasized readiness […]
Decision making in Iran is heavily influenced by a select group, predominantly associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). This small, elite cadre is composed mainly of current or former senior commanders, who have shaped the nation’s hard-line stance over decades. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader for 37 years, was killed in an […]
Bluesky, a social media platform, reported that Russian entities hacked into real users’ accounts to disseminate fake articles. This represents an innovative approach to spreading misinformation. Ben Gilbert, an economist and professor at the Colorado School of Mines, experienced this firsthand. Known on Bluesky for sharing insights on natural resources, Gilbert unexpectedly found a falsified […]
Mira Nair often finds herself in the spotlight. As a filmmaker, she has brought attention to the intimate social and cultural dynamics of Indian life. Yet, during the filming of her latest movie about Amrita Sher-Gil, a noted early 20th-century Hungarian-Indian painter, she observed a shift in the focus of that attention. More individuals began […]
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has resulted in almost 400 deaths and continues to spread rapidly. Health experts warn of potential risks to the U.S., where measles cases are rising due to declining vaccination rates. Most victims in Bangladesh have been children. The country’s Directorate General of Health Services reports a surge in suspected cases, […]
Morgan Ortagus, a former envoy from the Trump administration, expressed concerns on Wednesday regarding Iran’s tactics in nuclear negotiations. She suggested Iran might be delaying agreements to gain more time, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s pause on planned military actions and extension of a ceasefire to foster diplomacy. In an interview with Fox News Digital […]
The virus causing an outbreak in Congo, suspected of resulting in over 130 deaths, is less common than other viruses that cause Ebola. This complicates efforts due to the lack of specific treatments or vaccines. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease expert who treated patients during the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic, noted, “There’s nothing even close […]