Trump floats "friendly takeover" of Cuba as US tightens fuel blockade

Feb 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a "friendly takeover", as his...

Pakistan: HRCP raises alarm over humanitarian crisis in Kurram amid ongoing road blockade

Oct 29, 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Kurram district due to the 17-day closure of the...

Devotees of Rameswaram Temple stage protest against commercialisation

Jul 31, 2023

People in Rameswaram spontaneously joined the protest and staged a complete blockade on Monday. Shops and commercial establishments volunteered to participate in the complete...

Soldiers blockade Niger President Bazoum’s palace

Jul 26, 2023

According to the presidency and security officials, ministries close to the palace have also been blocked off, making it impossible for palace employees to...

Pakistan: National highways blocked in support of Chaman protesters against Afghan border restrictions

May 22, 2024

Following the blockade, Balochistan remained cut off from the rest of the country on Tuesday.

13 Chinese warplanes, 6 naval vessels detected near Taiwan's territory

Oct 13, 2025

Lam, a senior fellow at The Jamestown Foundation, had stated at a symposium in Washington that China could impose a naval blockade around Taiwan...