Washington, April 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran of violating international law and destabilising global trade by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation has impacted the entire world. Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of a meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the US State Department, Rubio said Washington was still awaiting developments on possible diplomatic engagement with Tehran.”Hope we hav…
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New York, March 31 (IANS) As the Israel-United States campaign against Iran veered off course from its claimed aims and began hitting global economies, President Donald Trump told his allies on Tuesday, “The hard part is done. Go get your own oil,” hinting he may be ready to wind down the war without a definitive opening of the Hormuz Strait. Trump’s hint came after a Wall Street Journal report on Monday that he told aides he would be willing to drop demands on opening the Strait, leavi…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) The United States has allowed an oil shipment to reach Cuba on humanitarian grounds, even as it maintained there has been no formal change in its sanctions policy, the White House said Monday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision was made on a “case-by-case basis” to address the urgent needs of the Cuban people.“As the President said… we allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people,” she said….
Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Cuba “will be next” to face collapse, describing the island nation as a failing state while signalling Washington’s willingness to allow oil shipments to ease conditions for its people.“Cuba’s gonna be next… Cuba’s a mess. It’s a failing country and they’re gonna be next,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.He said the United States would step in to support Cuban Americans and others affected. “We will be the…
Havana, March 29 (IANS) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the United States for “blatantly lying” over a fuel blockade against the island.In a post on social media platform X, Rodriguez said US claims contradict its own executive orders and regulations, citing a January 29 executive order and subsequent US measures as evidence of a “brutal blockade” on fuel supplies to Cuba.He said the measures include threats of sanctions against third countries and foreign companies supplying oi…
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump threatened, “Cuba is next” following US attacks on Venezuela and Iran.”Cuba is next, by the way, but pretend I didn’t say that please. Pretend I didn’t say that. Please, please, please media, please disregard that statement. Thank you very much. Cuba’s next.” Trump said on Friday (local time) at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Miami, Florida.The remarks came after the US military raided Venezuela and forcibly seized the oil-rich South …
Tehran, March 27 (IANS) The brutal attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl’s School in Iran’s Minab cannot be justified, covered up, and must not be met with silence and indifference, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during an urgent debate held on Friday afternoon. In his speech at the emergency session, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that his country is in the midst of an “illegal war” right now which has been imposed on it by “tw…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The Irish band Kneecap has joined the list of people who are pointing guns at the US President Donald Trump. The band arrived in Cuba as part of an international aid convoy delivering essential humanitarian supplies, including medicine and portable solar panels. The group, known for its politically charged lyrics and activism, framed the visit as an act of solidarity with communities affected by longstanding economic restrictions and resource shortages. During their time …
Washington, March 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted NATO allies as “foolish” for failing to back Washington’s Iran strikes, even as he defended the operation during talks with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Meeting Michael Martin at the Oval Office, Trump said the US acted decisively against Iran and did not require allied support, even as he questioned NATO’s response.“Well, we don’t need too much help, and we don’t need any help actually,”…
United Nations, March 11 (IANS) Fuel shortages in Cuba have triggered a humanitarian crisis with the island nation’s health system approaching a critical point, a UN spokesman said.”We remain deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation, driven by the inability to import fuel,” said Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.”This has triggered an energy crisis.”The world body is engaging with member states, including the United States, so aid can be deliv…