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Supreme Court to Hear Case Over Assets Seized by Fidel Castro's Government as U.S.-Cuba Tensions Continue To Escalate
The cases stem from a provision in the 1996 Helms-Burton Act known as Title III, which allows Americans to sue entities that "traffic" in property taken by Cuba.
Canadians Are Increasingly Signing Up To Serve In The Army After Trump's Threats
Canada's defense minister said more people are signing up to join the army as a result of rising global uncertainty.
Hong Kong Protests Panama's Seizure Of Key Ports On The Canal Amid U.S.-China Dispute
Hong Kong protested Panama's seizure of two ports on the canal as the dispute between the U.S. and Canada over the key waterway continues.
Cuba Didn't Get Any Oil In January For The First Time In 10 Years, Report Claims
Cuba didn't receive any oil in January for the first time in a decade as the U.S. maintains its blockade of the island, according to a new report.
Mexican Embassy In The U.S. Calls Out MAGA Activist Laura Loomer For Saying The U.S. Killed 'El Mencho': 'This Post Is False'
The Mexican embassy in the United States called out MAGA influencer Laura Loomer for saying that the "US eliminated a top Cartel leader" in the country, rejecting that was the case.
Mexico Confirms Cooperating With The U.S. In Operation That Killed Jalisco Cartel Leader El Mencho
Mexican authorities confirmed there was cooperation with the U.S. in the operation that led to the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
U.S. Urges Citizens In Five Mexican States To Shelter In Place Until Further Notice Over Fallout Of El Mencho's Killing
The State Department urged U.S. citizens in several Mexican states to shelter in place until further notice over the fallout of the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on Sunday.
Mexico to Install 450-Foot Trash Boom to Address Tijuana River Pollution: Report
Last December, the United States and Mexico signed an agreement aimed at curbing the pollution flowing into the Tijuana River, including infrastructure upgrades and other steps to contain the crisis.
Living Conditions in Cuba Worsen as U.S. Oil Blockade Continues, Reserves May Run Dry 'Within Weeks'
The Trump administration's cutoff of oil shipments to the island has escalated the already precarious situation to levels rarely seen before, and with each passing day the crisis appears to deteriorate.
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez For Now Managing To Walk Fine Line Between Demands From U.S. and Regime Loyalists
Experts say interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez is navigating U.S. pressure while maintaining support from Maduro loyalists and the military after Maduro's capture.
Cuba Has Until Late March Before Running Out Of Fuel Due To U.S. Blockade, Analyst Says
Cuba has until late march before running out of fuel as a result of the ongoing blockade imposed by the U.S., according to an analyst.
Ship Believed To Be Carrying Russian Fuel Reportedly On Its Way To Cuba, Challenging U.S. Blockade
A ship potentially carrying Russian fuel is on its way to Cuba, potentially challenging the blockade imposed to the U.S. on the island, according to a new report.
DHS Spent Over $144 Million on Weapons, Ammunition and Accessories in 2025, Report Claims
According to the report, ICE increased its total contracts for weapons, ammunition and accessories by more than 360 percent, with awards rising from $16 million in 2024 to more than $76 million in 2025.
U.S. Sanctions Another Jalisco Cartel-Linked Timeshare Fraud Scheme Targeting Older Americans
OFAC sanctioned a timeshare fraud network led by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which the cartel used to make automated calls to lure potential buyers to sales presentations and later defraud them.
U.S. Evacuated Hundreds Of Troops From Key Base In Qatar As Standoff With Iran Continues
The U.S. has evacuated hundreds of troops from Al Udeid base in Qatar, the largest in the Middle East, as the standoff with Iran continues.
U.S. Military Assets In The Middle East Could Wipe Out Iran's Power Structure In Hours Former Top Commander Says
The military assets the U.S. has amassed in the Middle East could wipe out Iran's power structure in a matter of hours, according to a former top commander.
State and Federal Authorities Investigating Minnesota ICE Arrest That Left Mexican Man With Multiple Skull Fractures
Hospital staff who treated Castañeda Mondragón said his injuries did not match ICE's account, which blamed him for his own injuries, claiming he tried to flee while handcuffed and "fell and hit his head against a concrete wall."
Claudia Sheinbaum Says Talks Are Ongoing For Mexico To Mediate In U.S. And Cuba Conflict
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said talks are ongoing for her government to mediate in the conflict between the U.S. and Cuba as tensions remain high.
Russia Urges U.S. To 'Show Common Sense' And 'Abandon Its Plans For a Naval Blockade' Of Cuba
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to "show common sense" and "abandon its plans for a naval blockade" of Cuba as the country teeters on the brink of collapse due to fuel shortages.
Florida Boarding School to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Enrolling Students With Alleged Cartel Ties
A famous preparatory boarding school known for its elite sports programs agreed to pay almost $2 million to settle a potential liability lawsuit after allowing two students with alleged ties to a Mexican cartel to attend the institution.
Death Toll From U.S. Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Now Stands Close To 150
The death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific now stands close to 150 following the latest operations in the region.
Local Law Enforcement Cooperation With ICE Surged More Than 900% in Trump's First Year: Report
The controversial enforcement model permits local police officers to be deputized by ICE, giving them authority to stop and arrest individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
DHS's Kristi Noem Further Strains Relationship With Coast Guard Over Use of Resources, Report Says
The new directives lowered the priority of search-and-rescue operations, long considered the Coast Guard's core mission, officials familiar with the orders said, adding that counternarcotics efforts and Coast Guard training are now prioritized.
Iranian Supreme Leader Threatens Trump On Day Of Key Negotiations: 'Can Send That Warship To The Bottom Of The Sea'
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei threatened U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. as key negotiations between the countries begin in Geneva on Tuesday.
Loaded Oil Tanker Reportedly Docks In Cuban Port Despite U.S. Blockade
A loaded oil tanker docked in a port in western Cuba despite the ongoing blockade from the United States, according to a new report.
Report: More Than a Dozen ICE Agents Arrested in Recent Months, Raising Concerns About Misconduct
Experts cautioned that with the agency growing rapidly, and with concerns about a lack of accountability, misconduct could become more frequent, particularly if agents operate with a sense of impunity.
Marco Rubio Says Cuban Regime Would Need To Allow The People 'More Freedom' If It Wants To Avoid Going Down
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Cuban regime would need to allow the people "more freedom" if it wants to avoid losing power.
U.S. Managing and Distributing Revenue From Venezuelan Oil Sales, Report Says
U.S. authorities announced on Jan. 14 that the first sale of Venezuelan crude had generated $500 million, but contrary to Trump's comments, the revenue has remained under U.S. control.
Trump Administration Push to Expand ICE Detention Centers Faces Resistance From Local Lawmakers and Communities
According to federal data published in mid-January and reviewed by El País, more than 75,000 migrants were in ICE custody, nearly double the 40,000 being held when President Donald Trump took office last year.
AOC Slams Trump On Foreign Policy, Says He Wants To Use The Western Hemisphere As His 'Personal Sandbox'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Donald Trump's foreign policy, saying his administration is "looking to withdraw the U.S. from the entire world so that we enter an age of authoritarians who can carve it up."