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U.S. will not be allowed to control Cuba’s destiny through coercion, military threats: Diplomat
Cuba’s deputy Foreign Minister has warned that the risk of a U.S. military aggression against the Caribbean nation is growing, saying that the country’s...
Palestinian family mourns son killed crossing into Israel to find work
The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from...
Scotland renews independence push: What are the odds?
The newly elected Scottish Parliament has supported a formal request to London for permission to hold a new referendum on independence. Scottish voters rejected the...
As U.S.-Canada ties sour under Trump, more Americans consider moving to Canada: Report
A growing number of Americans are seeking Canadian citizenship under recently expanded eligibility rules, according to data from Canada’s immigration agency, amid strained relations...
What to know about the death of a Congolese man in Ireland
LONDON—Hundreds of people in Ireland are calling for justice for a Congolese man who died after he was restrained by security guards outside a...
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia during Hajj
ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia—Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense prayers on May 26, the second official...
Africa Day 2026: A defining moment 63 years in the works
Born from anti-colonial struggle, May 25 has become a platform for Africa’s demands for redress, reform, and influence Africa held continent-wide celebrations on May 25...
Global Sumud flotilla urges probe of U.S. complicity in members’ abduction and torture by Israel
by Brett Wilkins - CommonDreams.org Testimonies published May 26 from activists, journalists, medical professionals, and others who took part in the latest international flotilla attempting...
Cuba slams U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro, calling it ‘political provocation’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz, charging the 94-year-old retired Army general and...
‘A ruthless act of economic aggression’ Washington imposes more crippling sanctions on Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Trump administration has stepped up its unjust economic campaign against Cuba. On May 7, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced broad...