Cuba

Biden revokes Cuba flight restrictions

Biden administration revokes series of restrictions on flights to Cuba imposed by former President Donald Trump.

US to ease some restrictions on Cuba

The announcement stops short of returning US-Cuba relations to rapprochement engineered by Obama.

Cuba: At least 8 dead in explosion at Havana hotel

At least eight dead after powerful explosion caused by gas leak hits hotel undergoing renovations in the heart of Havana.

Russia threatens to deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela in response to tensions with US

Talks between Russia and US break down over Ukraine and NATO expansion, with Russian demands being rejected by Washington and allies.

Watch: Hundreds of Spanish communists march in support of Cuba

Supporters of the Cuban regime waved giant communist flags while chanting, 'Hail Cuba, Fidel and Che!'

Biden places new sanctions on Cuban regime

After an outpouring of nationwide protests in Cuba brought about repressive actions by the regime, the US returned its policy of sanctions.

Watch: Cuba demands 'respect' as police beat protesters

Cubans facing the worst economic crisis in decades took to the streets over the weekend while authorities blamed America.

Pompeo: Situation in Cuba is not about COVID, but freedom

Former Secretary of State laments Left's silence on Cuban protests against communist regime.

Thousands of Cubans protest against government

Thousands protest in Havana amid worsening conditions under the communist regime.

Watch: Cubans take on police in biggest protests in years

Cops in Havana were pelted with rocks as thousands took to the streets demanding 'freedom' and denouncing political repression.

Raul Castro resigns, ending Castro family's reign in Cuba

Brother of Fidel Castro resigns as head of Communist party, ending reign of family which has ruled Cuba since 1959.

State Department designates Cuba a state sponsor of terror

State Department says Cuba is providing safe harbor to malicious actors and engaging in "malign behavior" in the region.

A trip to Cuba

'In Cuba, your house, your car, your wife, your kids, your mind, your soul, your body, and your heart belong to the government.'

Israeli scientist speaks at Cuban environmental conference

'Science can serve as a bridge to collaboration,' Israeli JNF scientist tells conference.

Miami's lesser known community of Cuban Jews

A look into the Cuban Jewish community in southern Florida.

Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba

City of Havana restoring first Jewish cemetery in Cuba for city's 500th anniversary.

US-funded network fires staffers over 'millionaire Jew' report

Staffers fired for segment on US government-funded Spanish network broadcasting in Cuba describing George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

US broadcaster apologizes for calling Soros ‘millionaire Jew’

Government broadcasting agency chief apologizes after report describes George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

US-funded network airs segment on ‘multimillionaire Jew’ Soros

Spanish network funded by US airs segment on George Soros, describing him as 'multimillionaire Jew, architect of 2008 financial collapse.'

Plane crashes upon takeoff in Cuba

Cubana de Aviacion plane with 104 people on board crashes. Three survivors in critical condition.

Report: Israel held secret talks with Cuba

Israel reportedly sought to take advantage of thaw in US-Cuba relations to pursue its own relations with Communist state.

Cuban Jewish leaders call on US Jews to strengthen ties

Cuban Jewish community pen letter calling for strengthening of ties with US coreligionists amid concerns over US reversal on Cuba policy.

'I was in Israel 60 times before I decided to immigrate'

Alan Gross, after spending 5 years in a Cuban prison, is starting over in Israel.

Trump to rollback Obama accord with Cuba

Trump set to ban tourist travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions with companies significantly controlled by the Cuban military.

Israeli baseball teams pulls off upset victory against Cuba

Israeli Wold Baseball Classic team remains undefeated in stunning run with defeat of favored Cuban team

Cuban pitcher gets a firm grip on life in Israel

Cuban pitcher Alejandro Eskenazi is participating in a professional internship organized by the Masa Israel Journey program.

Israeli killed in Cuba bus accident

Cuban bus overturns, killing 70-year-old Israeli and injuring 9 others.

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

Opera based on 86-year-old Yiddish poem will have its premiere in Havana next month.

Alan Gross on Fidel Castro: ‘History will never absolve him'

Gross was imprisoned for five years in Cuba for his efforts to assist its Jewish community.

PA leaders mourn Fidel Castro

Palestinian Arab leaders mourn the death of former Cuban president who called on Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Jerusalem.

Fidel Castro dies at age 90

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro dies at age 90.

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Due to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.

Obama names ambassador to Cuba

Obama nominates Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba. Congress unlikely to approve nomination.

First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in Cuba

History made as the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century lands in Santa Clara.

Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba today

One small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today.

California: Two Israelis killed in car crash

Traffic accident on Saturday left two Israelis dead, a third moderately to severely injured. More young Israelis also died abroad last week.

Hebrew U prof. weighs in on Obama's visit to Cuba

Expert on Cuba views Obama’s visit to Cuba a ‘historic move. Openness is more effective than boycotts.’

Exclusive interview with expert on US-Cuban relations

Obama arrives for official visit to Cuba

President Obama lands in Havana for the first official visit to Cuba by an American president after decades of hostility.

Obama times Cuba visit to avoid Netanyahu?

Obama is to be the first U.S. President in 80 years to visit Cuba, but the timing of the visit means he will miss AIPAC, Netanyahu in U.S.

United States, Cuba flight deal confirmed

United States and Cuba agree to restore scheduled commercial airline service between the countries, with 110 round-trip flights a day.

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