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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington’s oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech Sunday, calling the policy of US President Donald Trump’s administration “political genocide.” Diaz-Canel criticised a recent US State Department report, which accused Cuba of infiltrating the US government and of backing an “unprecedented wave of leftwing terrorism on American soil.” The Trump administration has escalated its attacks on left-leaning groups inside the US. “By accusing Cuba, they are not only looking for a scapegoat, an external agent. They are looking for someone to blame for the protests of the sectors hardest hit by an economy that makes the rich richer and the poor poorer,” said Diaz-Canel. “They are looking for a new excuse to sustain their political genocide against Cuba.” The speech underscored growing tensions between Havana and Washington as the Trump administration’s oil embargo and expanded sanctions have deepened Cuba’s worst economic crisis in decades, triggering rolling blackouts and fuel shortages across the island. Diaz-Canel’s speech at dawn was part of government celebrations to mark the 73rd anniversary of the first offensive by Fidel Castro’s guerrillas against the army of US-backed leader Fulgencio Batista in 1953, starting a rebellion that brought down Batista more than five years later. The most important holiday on Cuba’s revolutionary calendar, Sunday’s event also featured artistic performances before thousands of government supporters. The island’s unprecedented economic crisis has driven various international companies, particularly in the tourism and financial sectors, to end operations in Cuba. In addition to the rolling blackouts, the depleted fuel supply has triggered multiple national-level grid collapses. The country’s public transportation has also been crippled and the school year was cut short for lack of fuel. Washington blames the Cuban government for economic mismanagement and a lack of investment in its aging infrastructure. In his speech, Diaz-Canel pleaded for an end to the sanctions and oil blockade and thanked international groups that have sent humanitarian aid and supplies to the island. “Let Cuba live in peace, and also let the noblest of the American people, who have historically fought for the human rights of other peoples, without expecting recognition and often facing persecution, imprisonment, and risks to their lives, live in peace,” he said. “Cuba is not a threat to the US or to any other country on earth.” Related Story Source link
World champion Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season and 12th of his career with a resounding triumph for McLaren ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Sunday's helter-skelter Hungarian Grand Prix.The 26-year-old Briton, who started from pole position but had to recover after a poor opening lap, came home 15 seconds clear of four-time world champion Verstappen with world championship leader Kimi Antonelli finishing third for Mercedes.The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ended up fourth and fifth ahead of Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull, George Russell in the second Mercedes and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson.Nico Huelkenberg scored his first points of the season in ninth place for Audi ahead of rookie Arvid Lindblad in the second Racing Bulls. Norris repeated his success last season at the Hungaroring where McLaren have won for the last three years.Antonelli's determined drive, in a frantic race of divergent tyre strategies, lifted him 50 points clear of Hamilton in the championship.’Beautiful,’ said Norris on team radio. ‘The car was unbelievable today! Flying!’It's probably the best pace I've ever had,’ he said ‘This track is good for us.’Verstappen was critical of his car, but happy to claim another podium finish. ‘I didn't expect it today – we had to work very hard for this,’ he said.Antonelli said it had been a hard race. ‘It was so tough to overtake, but it is the best result for me to go into the break and now we can keep pushing.’The race began in scorching heat with the highest temperatures of the weekend – 31 Celsius (air) and 51 (track).Ferrari gambling on soft tyres for the start while all the started on mediums.Oscar Piastri made a fast start to pass Leclerc. When Norris went wide at Turn Two and Piastri took the lead while Hamilton passed Leclerc for fourth behind Verstappen.Behind them, the luckless Russell's Mercedes went into anti-stall on the grid. He fell from from sixth to 20th while team-mate Antonelli advanced to sixth.Hamilton attacked Verstappen without success and by lap 10 was losing grip.’Max is slow,’ reported Hamilton, who pitted to 'undercut' Verstappen on lap 14, rejoined 10th and stormed past Lindblad before Red Bull brought the Dutchman in on lap 15.Verstappen came out behind Hamilton, but regained his place with a lunge down the inside at Turn One.Piastri pitted from the lead, followed by Leclerc. It was frantic stuff and when Norris came in, Antonelli took over as leader.When the the Italian pitted, he returned in sixth. Piastri led folowed by team-mate Norris. The Briton requested a stop but McLaren brought in Paistri first.At halfway, Norris led Verstappen by five seconds.The Briton then pitted from the lead on lap 40 and returned in third, ahead of Piastri, the Australian having narrowly avoided a heavy collision with Carlos Sainz's Williams at Turn Two where they clashed. Sainz was given a five-seconds penalty.After Verstappen pitted again, Antonelli led with Norris in pursuit.Norris, on fresher tyres, regained the lead on lap 46 with a dive inside the young Italian at Turn One and built his advantage before Antonelli stopped again.Hopes of a McLaren 1-2 ended when Piastri slowed and retired with gearbox problems and a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) was deployed. Norris, Hamilton and Leclerc pitted for softs immediately.In a final flurry, Norris led Verstappen with Antonelli third, fending off Hamilton – penalised five seconds for speeding in the pit lane. Source link
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GCC affirms commitment to strengthen stability, development, resolve disputes through peaceful means
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to promoting a stable and secure environment and adopting constructive policies based on development and prosperity rather than wars and conflicts, in a way that strengthens mutual trust with regional and international partners and consolidates its position as a reliable partner on various fronts.Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stated during a session titled ‘A Middle East Beyond Zero Sum Politics,” held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, that the GCC has always been a partner in solutions based on diplomacy and dialogue.Albudaiwi also addressed the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting GCC countries and their serious repercussions on security and stability, explaining that GCC states made significant efforts to prevent war but were nonetheless surprised by these unjustified and unlawful attacks.He stressed that the GCC has played a proactive role in several regional issues, particularly the Palestinian cause, supporting international efforts to achieve a two-state solution, alongside providing humanitarian aid and political initiatives in many areas. He emphasized that these roles reflect the GCC countries’ belief that regional and international stability is a shared responsibility.He added that the role of regional organizations is no longer optional but has become an imperative necessity. Their success, he said, is measured not only by internal cohesion but also by their ability to build bridges of cooperation, establish partnerships, and actively contribute to global stability.In this context, he pointed out that the GCC has embraced this responsibility seriously by establishing 28 strategic partnerships with countries worldwide, in addition to its cooperation with eight regional organizations, thereby reinforcing its regional and international standing as an effective link that promotes dialogue, supports peace, and advances stability and prosperity.He also praised the achievements of GCC countries not only in economic growth but also in resilience and their ability to face challenges, noting that joint action has proven capable of exceeding expectations and strengthening their global position.In conclusion, Albudaiwi affirmed that these collective Gulf efforts have contributed to building a regional system based on cooperation and integration, serving as an active force in achieving regional and international security and stability. Source link
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Six Iranian airports have resumed operations and airlines are readying domestic and international flights, an aviation industry official said yesterday. Maqsoud Asadi-Samani, secretary of the Association of Iranian Airlines, told the semi-official Tasnim news agency that the reopened airports include Tehran’s two main hubs along with those serving Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan, and Zahedan — all located in the east of the country. Iran had closed its airspace following US-Israeli airstrikes that began on February 28. The country’s Civil Aviation Organisation confirmed earlier yesterday that parts of the airspace and a number of airports had been cleared to reopen. Source link
