Politics

US Officials Reportedly Pressed Cuba to Transition to Market Economy During Their Trip to Havana

A US delegation reportedly urged Cuba to adopt a market economy and release political prisoners during a rare visit to Havana, as the island grapples with shortages induced by Donald Trump’s blockade.

Israel questions France, China, Pakistan over Iran shipping deals at UN

Israel’s UN envoy accused France, China and Pakistan of backing Iran through alleged deals over Strait of Hormuz shipping during blockade tensions

Colombia's Petro warns US of Latin American 'rebellion' in response to interference

The US should rethink its approach to Latin America, or face pushback over its colonial policies, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has warned

Slovakia's Fico vows to attend Moscow Victory Day despite Baltic states closing airspace to his plane

Slovakia's Robert Fico has said Lithuania and Latvia denied him overflight rights ahead of Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade

Lukashenko talks about Belarus’ future in interview with RT’s Rick Sanchez

Belarus should remain a land of opportunity, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has told RT’s Rick Sanchez

Iran will ‘stand to the end’ as talks with US stall over Hormuz and nuclear issues

Iran will not yield to US pressure, top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said, as disputes over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved