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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana would now stop.
By AFP 2026-01-11 17:00:00
Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday with US envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.
By AFP 2026-01-10 12:44:52
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged Americans to avoid highly processed foods along with added sugars while touting consumption of red meat and full-fat dairy.
By AFP 2026-01-08 09:28:22
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the US from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday.
By AFP 2026-01-08 09:17:49
Washington on Tuesday marked five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Trump retracing their steps even as Democrats revived hearings.
By AFP 2026-01-07 12:55:40
The asset freeze does not affect any members of the current Venezuelan government.
By AFP 2026-01-05 18:46:05
President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite protests from Denmark's PM.
By AFP 2026-01-05 10:42:06
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would allow American oil companies to go into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves after a US military operation seized its leader Nicolas Maduro.
By AFP 2026-01-04 11:38:37
In a phone interview with The New York Times, Trump said "it was a brilliant operation, actually.”
By AFP 2026-01-03 16:50:25
US 'captures' Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after series of strikes in Caracas, they've been flown out of the country, President Trump says.
By AFP 2026-01-03 13:15:00
Multiple explosions rock Venezuela’s capital, Caracas; government declares a state of emergency amid tensions between the US and Venezuela.
By Juliet Omelo and AFP 2026-01-03 12:05:00
Zohran Mamdani promised Thursday to show left-wing politics can succeed as he took over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with US President Donald Trump.
By AFP 2026-01-02 10:28:31