China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a Breakthrough

While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raul Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread. “This has to change.”

By Emma Bubola

Czech president Petr Pavel warns Russia will be Europe’s main security threat for decades – Europe live

European state officials are meeting in Prague to discuss the state of the transatlantic alliance at a global security conference Pavel begins by saying that his repeated warnings that Europe needs to focus on its political will, industrial capacity and technological capacity “remain fully valid; if anything, it has become even more urgent today.” He says it is clear that Europe “must assume greater responsibility for our own defence, not because we are told so by Washington, but because it i...

By Jakub Krupa in Prague

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.

By Brittney Melton

Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro

Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.

Cuba braces for possible U.S. military action as uncertainty follows Castro indictment

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro will be "keeping his head down," experts say, as questions swirl over whether the U.S. plans to take him by force and bring him to American soil to face charges over an incident from three decades ago. Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against Castro Wednesday in the 1996 downing of two small planes flown by Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.

US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia

The United States has denied any role in Norway’s decision to cancel a missile sale to Malaysia, saying it had supported the acquisition, after the dispute raised questions over Washington’s influence on weapons deals involving American-made components. The dispute centres on Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs) built by Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for a fleet of new Malaysian combat ships, with Kuala Lumpur saying it had already paid 95 per cent of the contract, valued at €126 million...

By Joseph Sipalan

US raises pressure on Cuba, charging Raul Castro with murder

The indictment is the latest step by the Trump administration to punish Cuba's communist government and officials. Raul Castro stepped down from the presidency in 2018.

Trump escalates pressure on Cuba as US charges Raul Castro with murder

The ​United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the island's communist government. The indictment marks a new low in relations between the longtime Cold War rivalsand comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is pushingfor regime change in Cuba, where Castro's communists have been in charge since his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in 1959.

By FRANCE24

Miami’s exile community celebrates indictment of Raúl Castro: ‘Trump has made the people regain hope’

At the heart of the Cuban community in the United States, there is unanimous support for Washington’s maximum-pressure strategy against Havana

By Abel Fernández

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

By Jon Gambrell

Cuban Americans React to US Indictment of Raúl Castro

Special rapporteur on racism calls for ‘urgent, independent’ investigation into Yves Sakila’s death

Congolese man (30s) died after being tackled by security personnel on Henry Street last Friday

By Jade Wilson, Kitty Holland

Another military operation on cards? USS Nimitz enters Caribbean amid US-Cuba tensions

Amidst escalating US-Cuba tensions, the USS Nimitz strike group has entered the Caribbean. This follows President Trump's intensified rhetoric and a recent indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. The US is increasing pressure on Havana, citing economic hardship and past incidents, though Trump downplays fears of direct military action.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says - The Straits Times

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says  The Straits Times

Indian Consulate to host webinar to help exporters sell their goods in US

Indian Consulate to host webinar to help exporters sell their goods in US

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."

Australia endorses historic UN resolution for climate change accountability

Australia voted in favour of endorsing the advisory opinion despite being one of the world's leading exporters of coal and gas.

US Seeks Energy Export Boost To India Hit By Hormuz Blockade

India is a major energy importer. Before the US-Iran war, India was heavily reliant on Hormuz for supplies of about 90% LPG.

South Korea seeks quicker OPCON transfer than US timeline suggests

South Korea seeks to accelerate the transfer of wartime operational control, with the final review possibly completed in about a year, a senior Defense Ministry official said Wednesday, suggesting a possible timeline that differs from a 2029 target recently presented by the US side. A ranking ministry official familiar with the matter said the assessment and verification of the Future Combined Forces Command’s full mission capability could begin immediately after the allies complete the precedin

By The Korea Herald

United States lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 21 - The United States government has lifted its sanctions on United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese after a court in the District of Columbia, Washington, last week ruled that they should be suspended. The sanctions over alleged anti-Semitism imposed on the Italian academic, who said Israel's actions in Gaza amounted to genocide, banned all US persons and companies from doing business with her, resulting in her being unable to ...

By ANSA

US, PH to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later,’ US official says

The Philippines is the 13th country to join Pax Silica, a program seeking to safeguard the full technology supply chain, from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to computing and data infrastructure

By Reuters

UN will likely ignore 'baseless claims' by NGO urging Duterte release — DFA

The Philippines said the United Nations Human Rights Council will likely brush aside written arguments by a Japanese non-government organization seeking to free former President Rodrigo Duterte from the custody of the International Criminal Court.

By Cristina Chi

China and Russia rally behind Cuba as US indicts Raul Castro

Indictment of 94-year-old former president has reignited Cold War fault lines

By AFP / Reuters

US denies triggering Norway’s export halt, says it helped integrate missile components for Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The United States has denied any involvement in Norway’s decision to revoke export ap...

By Malay Mail

China and US jointly crack transnational criminal case; suspect arrested - Global Times

China and US jointly crack transnational criminal case; suspect arrested  Global Times

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 21, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady path against the United States Dollar early this Thursday across both the official market and the informal parallel segments, continuing a pattern of relative calmness in the local foreign exchange market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 21, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba - thecitizen.co.tz

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba  thecitizen.co.tz

NPT Nuclear Talks Enter Final Stretch in New York

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Delegates from from more than 190 countries gathered at the United Nations headquarters in New York on April 27 for the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), after the previous two review cycles failed to produce consensus outcome documents amid growing geopolitical tensions and divisions over… The post NPT Nuclear Talks Enter Final Stretch in New Yor...

By Fatima Kemelova