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US Declares National Emergency on Cuba Over Intelligence and Alliances
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency regarding Cuba, citing its hosting of Russia’s largest overseas signals intelligence facility and alliances with hostile powers as threats to US national security and foreign policy. This enables new tariffs and restrictions on countries providing oil to Cuba, escalating tensions in the region and affecting global energy dynamics. Source: The White House
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US Sanctions Iranian Officials for Repression and Corruption
The US Treasury Department has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian regime officials, including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, who oversees forces linked to the deaths of thousands of protesters, and designated an IRGC-linked digital asset exchange for the first time. These measures target violent crackdowns and corruption amid ongoing protests and heightened US-Iran tensions. Source: US Department of the Treasury
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Russia Halts Strikes on Kyiv at Trump’s Request Amid Cold Weather
Russia has paused strikes on Kyiv until Sunday following a request from President Trump, as bitter cold grips the region; Ukrainian President Zelenskiy noted potential changes to US-brokered peace talks. This temporary de-escalation comes amid broader diplomatic efforts but highlights ongoing volatility in the Ukraine conflict. Source: Reuters
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UN Chief Warns of Imminent Financial Collapse
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the United Nations faces an imminent financial collapse, potentially running out of funds by July due to unpaid member state contributions, amid global tensions and disregard for international law from conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere. This could severely impact humanitarian and peacekeeping operations worldwide. Source: Reuters
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US Threatens Tariffs on Countries Selling Oil to Cuba; Mexico Seeks Diplomacy
Following the US national emergency declaration on Cuba, President Trump has threatened tariffs on nations supplying oil to the island; Mexico announced it will pursue a diplomatic solution to mitigate impacts on regional trade and energy flows. This intensifies US pressure on Cuba and could affect Latin American economies. Source: AP News
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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair
President Trump has nominated economist Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, potentially shifting the central bank’s approach toward lower interest rates and closer alignment with White House priorities. This move has global implications for financial markets and monetary policy. Source: AP News
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US Claims Venezuela’s Oil in Push for “Vassal States”
Amid US actions including the capture of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, reports highlight Trump’s strategy of “hostile takeovers” claiming Venezuela’s oil resources while seeking greater influence over Latin American nations as “vassal states.” Venezuela has passed laws opening its oil sector to foreign companies under US oversight. Source: Democracy Now!
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Families Sue US Over “Cold-Blooded Murder” in Trinidad Boat Strike
Families of Trinidadian men killed in a US boat strike have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, describing the incident as “cold-blooded murder.” This adds to international scrutiny of US military and security operations in the Caribbean region. Source: Democracy Now!
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Trump Revokes TPS for Haitians, Putting 350,000 at Risk
The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 350,000 Haitians in the US, leaving them vulnerable to deportation and loss of legal protections amid ongoing instability in Haiti. Advocates warn this could devastate families and communities. Source: Democracy Now!
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Gaza’s Rafah Crossing to Reopen for Travel
Israel has announced the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the first such opening since May 2024, potentially easing humanitarian access but amid continued regional conflict sensitivities. Source: Reuters
