Havana, May 23 (IANS) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has accused the United States of using “empty rhetoric” to label the island country as a “sponsor of terrorism” without evidence, saying Washington is promoting a narrative in the media to justify military aggression. In a post on X on Friday (local time), Diaz-Canel said claims that Cuba represents a threat to the United States “can only exist in the sick minds” of some officials in the current US administration, reports Xinhua news agency…
Latest Caribbean News & Updates
Belmopan, May 13 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, currently on a tour of the Caribbean region, arrived in Belize on Wednesday. “Pleased to arrive in Belize on my first official visit to the great Caribbean nation. Thanks to the Government of Belize for the warm welcome. Looking forward to a productive and fruitful visit,” he posted on X after his arrival in capital Belmopan.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit, Margherita is expec…
San Jose, May 9 (IANS) Laura Fernandez was sworn in as the President of Costa Rica for a four-year term during a ceremony at the National Stadium in San Jose. Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the swearing-in ceremony, held on Friday (Local time), and conveyed the India’s warm greetings to the newly elected President.”Honoured to be part of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected President of Costa Rica. Conveyed warm greetings from the Presiden…
San Jose, May 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Laura Virginia Fernandez Delgado on Friday, marking the start of a multi-nation diplomatic tour across Central America and the Caribbean aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral and development partnerships.The Embassy of India in Costa Rica posted on X: “Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica. Ambassador Dr Sumi…
Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) The Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody and the Golden Globe-winning actress Rachel Zegler are teaming up for their upcoming film ‘Last Dance’. The film, helmed by Brazilian filmmaker Karim Ainouz is a father-daughter story, reports ‘Deadline’.Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-winning actor Ben Platt will co-star and write original music for the film, and fresh off her Olivier-winning performance in ‘Evita’, Rachel Zegler will sing original music. Emily Ziff Griffin wrote…
Paris, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in France on Thursday to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, on the sidelines of which he is also expected to hold significant bilateral discussions with many of his counterparts. “Arrived at Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay, France to participate in G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Partner Countries. Was received warmly by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot of France for my first bilateral,” EAM Jaishankar posted on…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) The US Senate has advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he would replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The upper chamber advanced the nomination in a 54 to 37 vote on Saturday (local time). A final confirmation vote is likely to take place in the coming days.Mullin, 48, has served in the Senate since 2023 after a decade in the House represe…
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The US military sank an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, and three people aboard survived the strike, the US Southern Command said. “Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” the command said in a press release on Friday (local time), accusing the boat of being “operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations.””Following …
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actress and fashion designer Masaba Gupta just can’t get enough of the coolness of her parents, actress Neena Gupta and cricket legend, Sir Viv Richards. The actress and fashion designer shared that she can’t keep up with her parents but is sure her daughter will give them a tough competition. On Wednesday, Masaba took to her Instagram, and shared a video of her father in which he can be seen revisiting memories.She wrote in the caption, “Why are my parents SO. DAMN…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday provided an update on the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amid ongoing travel disruptions. Some of the teams remained stuck in India after the T20 World Cup campaign due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East and West Asia. The West Indies…