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Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

By Ayose Naranjo HAVANA, May 28 (Reuters) - Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations stagnate, she said on Thursday.
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The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran

The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran

U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump asserted Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict
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Another major airline to launch new flight after ban

Another major airline to launch new flight after ban

With U.S. airlines have been banned from flying into Venezuela since the airspace closure that came after the highly contested presidential election of 2019, airlines immediately rushed to restart it after the Trump administration ordered its reopening earlier this year following the U.S. military ...
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Ex-US Attorney General Bondi testifies to Congress panel probing Epstein case

Ex-US Attorney General Bondi testifies to Congress panel probing Epstein case

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) - Former U.S.
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The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program
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DOJ opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault, source says

DOJ opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault, source says

According to a person familiar with the matter, the Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E
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Trump Administration Considers Military Action Amid Intensified Sanctions on Cuba

Trump Administration Considers Military Action Amid Intensified Sanctions on Cuba

Senior officials in the Trump administration have reportedly discussed potential military action against Cuba as part of an intensified pressure campaign. According to a report by Axios, the U.S. Southern Command recently conducted a 'tabletop' exercise to explore military options. The administration has been escalating sanctions aimed at destabilizing Cuba's communist government, with no immediate plans for invasion. Officials believe that worsening economic conditions, including blackouts and food shortages, could lead to unrest similar to the 2021 protests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is central to the effort, pushing sanctions targeting GAESA, Cuba's military-linked business conglomerate. Despite the hawkish stance, some advisers caution against prolonged military involvement.
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Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking

Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking

By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY, May 28 (Reuters) - Guatemala has requested U.S. military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training, and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug trafficking, President Bernardo Arevalo said on Thursday.
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Trump Administration Directs Prosecutors to Halt Investigations on Venezuelan Leader

Trump Administration Directs Prosecutors to Halt Investigations on Venezuelan Leader

The Trump administration has instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to refrain from pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez. This directive is part of an effort to stabilize relations with Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Although Rodríguez has been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) since at least 2018, she has not been criminally charged in the U.S. The decision to pause scrutiny is intended to avoid disrupting the administration's diplomatic efforts and to facilitate U.S. investment in Venezuela. The Justice Department has stated that there was never an active investigation into Rodríguez to shut down. This move comes as the U.S. has lifted sanctions against Rodríguez, recognizing her as Venezuela's sole head of state, which allows her to re-establish ties with Western banks and work with U.S. investors.
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US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says

US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says

BRASILIA, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States plans to designate Brazil's two biggest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, opening the door for more aggressive interventions after appeals from the opposition in Brasilia.
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Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Actions Challenge Conservative Restrainers

Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Actions Challenge Conservative Restrainers

The Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions have posed significant challenges to conservative foreign policy operatives known as 'restrainers.' These individuals had hoped President Trump would reduce America's military presence abroad. However, the administration has launched military campaigns in Iran, conducted a regime-decapitation operation in Venezuela, and deployed military forces in various regions, including the Caribbean and Nigeria. The resignation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and the electoral defeat of GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, a prominent restraint advocate, have further weakened the restrainers' influence. Additionally, the administration's reversal of a decision to cancel a troop deployment to Poland and potential military operations against Cuba have added to the restrainers' concerns.
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Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

KARACHI, May 29 (Reuters) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that are expected to include the latest developments in negotiations on ending the Iran war.