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The resolution demanding an end to the American embargo on Cuba was adopted with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions — the lowest support since 1995. Germany, Italy and Latvia abstained for the first time, while a number of countries voted against.
Aziz KarimovDuring the UN General Assembly debate on a resolution to end the American embargo against Cuba, Mike Waltz and Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla exchanged accusations; the session was temporarily suspended. The resolution, as before, is non-binding.
Aziz KarimovCuba will submit to the UN General Assembly its annual resolution demanding the lifting of the American embargo in place since 1962. Cuba's ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Soberon, said the US is pressuring countries ahead of the vote. Last year the resolution was supported by 165 states, but it is advisory in nature.
Bekzod NazarovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio published an appeal to Cubans seeking change to cooperate with the CIA, accompanying it with advice to act 'confidentially.' The CIA then posted instructions for secure contact. Cuban authorities mocked the post, and Trump the same day again floated military pressure on the island. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio published an appeal to Cubans seeking change to cooperate with the CIA, accompanying it with advice to act 'confidentially.' The CIA then posted instructions for secure contact. Cuban authorities mocked the publication, and on the same day Trump once again floated the possibility of military pressure on the island.
Aziz KarimovThe Casa de los Arabes in Havana sheds light on the history of Cuba's Arab community: from immigration from the Levant in the second half of the 19th century to participation in the 1895 war of independence and the influence of the Arabic language and culture on the island.
Javlon TursunovCuban Ambassador to Seoul Claudio Raul Monzon Baez told Yonhap in an interview that the island's economic situation is one of the worst in its history and accused Washington of an 'unprecedented offensive' aimed at strangling the economy. He outlined areas of cooperation with South Korea — agriculture, biotechnology, critical minerals and renewable energy. The statements came ahead of the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution against the US embargo, scheduled for October 27–28.
Javlon TursunovVenezuela's ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) condemned the arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro issued in Florida in the case of the 1996 shootdown of aircraft of the organization 'Brothers to the Rescue.' The party called the warrant intimidation, said it lacked legal grounds, and called on Latin American countries to support Cuba.
Sevara AzamovaCuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said in Havana that the US is committing genocide against Cuba and violating international law. He also accused Washington of threats and pressure on UN countries ahead of the vote on a resolution against the embargo, scheduled for October 27–28.
Sevara AzamovaChina condemned a Florida state court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two aircraft belonging to the organization Brothers to the Rescue. China's Foreign Ministry called on the United States to end the blockade of Cuba and pressure, voicing support for Havana's sovereignty.
Javlon TursunovA water crisis has affected nearly 29% of Cuba's population — about 2.7 million people lack access to water supply. The causes include prolonged power outages, equipment breakdowns, leaks and drought. Residents are digging wells, installing tanks and 'water thieves,' while authorities are installing solar pumps.
Sevara AzamovaJudge Ariana Fajardo Orshan signed an arrest warrant for Raul Castro in the case of the 1996 shootdown of two aircraft of the organization 'Brothers to the Rescue,' in which four people died. Charges were filed in May 2026. Cuba called the accusations a political provocation.
Otabek YusupovA Florida circuit court judge signed an arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with the February 24, 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, in which four people died. This is the second warrant: in May, Castro was charged federally. Havana claimed the planes violated its airspace; the US said they were flying over international waters.
Otabek YusupovCuba's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberon Guzman, condemned an event scheduled by the US Permanent Mission to the UN for October 19 under the title 'Cuba Libre: The Oppression Havana Heights'. He called it a politically motivated action against a sovereign state and urged UN member states to speak out for the lifting of the American embargo.
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