Cuba
China becomes top market for Cuba’s legendary cigars
Cuba’s state cigar monopoly, Habanos S.A., said that China had displaced Spain last year as its top market but rising demand in…
Climate change shrinks marine life richness near equator: study
During some summers, as the Caribbean water temperatures climb, the luminous coral colonies of gold, green and blue that ring the island…
Cuba approves second homegrown COVID vaccine for late phase trials
Cuba’s drug regulatory authority approved a second COVID-19 vaccine candidate for late-stage clinical trials as the country races to secure a homegrown…
Telecommunications blackout in Cuba
Cuba’s telephone and internet connections were knocked out on Friday in a nationwide failure, though there was no general power outage, witnesses…
U.S. expected to return Cuba to state sponsors of terrorism list-source
WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is expected to return Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism,…
Cuba tightens COVID-19 measures after irresponsible partying over year-end fuelled a surge in infections
Cuba's top epidemiologist said irresponsible partying over year-end, often with relatives from abroad, fuelled a surge in coronavirus infections and he warned…
Cuba to start clinical trials of potential coronavirus vaccine
Cuba kicks off clinical trials next week of a potential coronavirus vaccine called “Soberana 01” (“Sovereign 01”) developed by its state-run Finlay…
Havana back on lockdown as coronavirus rebounds
Cuba placed Havana back on a strict lockdown following a rebound in coronavirus cases, ordering restaurants, bars and pools once more to…
5.1 earthquake jolts Cuba
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 79 km SW of Niquero, Cuba at 19:11:48 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological…
Cuba to test all international visitors for coronavirus
Cuba will test all visitors for coronavirus when it reopens to international tourism, which will be limited at first to the beach…
Trump administration orders Marriott to cease Cuba hotel business
The Trump administration has ordered Marriott International to wind down hotel operations in Communist-run Cuba, a company spokeswoman told Reuters, extinguishing what…
Strong earthquake rattles Cuba
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Cuba today, according to Reuters, citing the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center. An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 has…