Richard Saunders, Taipei Cuba is prepared to defend itself against a potential American invasion, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio has said, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about taking over the island. The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic crisis triggered by an oil blockade imposed by Trump in…
Martin Haffner, Havana Cuban aviation authorities have warned international carriers of an aviation fuel shortage due to the ongoing US energy embargo on the island. A notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued on Sunday by Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport said Cuba’s nine international airports will have no kerosene to refuel arriving aircraft starting from Monday,…
Dave Chamberlain, Mexico City China has expressed support for Cuba’s sovereignty after the US labeled the island’s socialist government a security threat.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, in Beijing on Thursday.“China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, opposes unwarranted interference by external forces, and…