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Iranian negotiators are acting from a position of strength in international talks, according to an exclusive source. The statement was made amid ongoing talks between Tehran and world powers over its nuclear program.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Cuba's state oil company, Union Cuba-Petroleo, accusing it of seizing American assets. Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to the Castro family's alleged profiteering. The sanctions threaten to deepen Cuba's existing energy crisis, marked by rolling blackouts and fuel shortages.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against boosting its military capabilities, saying it could invite a confrontation with Washington. His remarks, made during a visit to Guantanamo Bay, followed reports of Cuban drone purchases and heightened US pressure on the island nation.
New sanctions targeting Israeli settlers and a far-right minister are criticized for failing to address the root problem: the state's systematic complicity in occupying Palestinian territory. Activists argue that focusing on individuals distracts from broader institutional sanctions against the Israeli government, which they say plans, funds, and enforces settlement expansion. Western governments are accused of acting 'too little, too late' while continuing to trade arms and goods with Israel.
The U.S. Department of Defense added Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to its list of Chinese military companies, expanding the blacklist to 188. China condemned the move as discriminatory, while analysts question the effectiveness of such broad sanctions.
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his family, and senior officials, as Cuba grapples with severe food shortages and blackouts. President Donald Trump has threatened further action, while Cuban leaders condemn the measures as interventionist and vow resistance.
The United States has imposed new economic sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his family, and members of the Castro family, escalating pressure on the communist-led island. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that anyone providing services to the targeted entities could face sanctions themselves.
US and Western officials worry that Iran is becoming a symbol of resistance and steadfastness, threatening their strategic interests. Analysts say this reflects a failure to isolate Tehran, which leverages ties with Russia and China. The West plans to tighten sanctions and support regional opposition forces.
Iran’s foreign minister confirmed continued message exchanges with the U.S., reiterating Tehran’s goal of a dignified peace. The remarks come amid persistent tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions.
