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  • Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday said, “We don’t want that [confrontation] but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it… and if it were unavoidable, to win it.”

    Diaz-Canel made the remarks in Cuba‘s capital Havana during a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the US‘s failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion — a CIA-backed operation launched after US-owned properties and businesses on the island were nationalized by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries.

    Diaz-Canel told thousands gathered for the event that the nation is “ready” for another attack as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten the tiny southern neighbor.

    Cuba faces economic collapse as US oil blockade hits tourism

    Cuba and the US: A long and contentious history between neighbors

    The US and Cuba have been archenemies since the country’s 1959 revolution and Trump has breathed new life into the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, a US policy designed to thwart European meddling in the Western Hemisphere.

    Late last year, Trump ordered US warships to the Caribbean to sink what the US has described as drug smuggling boats in the region.

    In January, Trump cited the policy when the US military arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and extradited him to the US to stand trial on drug trafficking charges.

    After Maduro’s abduction, Trump ordered a blockade of oil and gas to Cuba and began threatening that “Cuba’s next.”

    After launching a war against Iran on February 28, Trump has again floated the idea of “taking” Cuba, which has also suffered massive nationwide blackouts as a result of the US oil blockade.

    Diaz-Canel: ‘Cuba is a besieged state’

    In his Thursday remarks, Diaz-Canel called the current situation “very grave,” yet he also drew on the Socialist ideals espoused by Fidel Castro at the start of the Cuban revolution.

    Further, he rejected Trump’s claims that Cuba is “a failing nation,” accusing the US of looking for a pretext for action.

    “Cuba is not a failed state. Cuba is a besieged state,” said Diaz-Canel. “Cuba is a state facing multidimensional aggression: economic warfare, an intensified blockade and an energy blockade.”

    Recently, talks between both sides — designed to reduce tensions — have been ongoing, yet few details have emerged.

    The trade embargo that the US placed on Cuba in response to its revolution remains in place nearly 70 years later.

    Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?

    Edited by: Wesley Dockery 

    #Cuban #president #vows #defense #island #invades">
    Cuban president vows defense of island if US invadesCuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday said, “We don’t want that [confrontation] but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it… and if it were unavoidable, to win it.”

Diaz-Canel made the remarks in Cuba‘s capital Havana during a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the US‘s failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion — a CIA-backed operation launched after US-owned properties and businesses on the island were nationalized by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries.

Diaz-Canel told thousands gathered for the event that the nation is “ready” for another attack as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten the tiny southern neighbor.

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Cuba and the US: A long and contentious history between neighbors

The US and Cuba have been archenemies since the country’s 1959 revolution and Trump has breathed new life into the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, a US policy designed to thwart European meddling in the Western Hemisphere.

Late last year, Trump ordered US warships to the Caribbean to sink what the US has described as drug smuggling boats in the region.

In January, Trump cited the policy when the US military arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and extradited him to the US to stand trial on drug trafficking charges.

After Maduro’s abduction, Trump ordered a blockade of oil and gas to Cuba and began threatening that “Cuba’s next.”

After launching a war against Iran on February 28, Trump has again floated the idea of “taking” Cuba, which has also suffered massive nationwide blackouts as a result of the US oil blockade.

Diaz-Canel: ‘Cuba is a besieged state’

In his Thursday remarks, Diaz-Canel called the current situation “very grave,” yet he also drew on the Socialist ideals espoused by Fidel Castro at the start of the Cuban revolution.

Further, he rejected Trump’s claims that Cuba is “a failing nation,” accusing the US of looking for a pretext for action.

“Cuba is not a failed state. Cuba is a besieged state,” said Diaz-Canel. “Cuba is a state facing multidimensional aggression: economic warfare, an intensified blockade and an energy blockade.”

Recently, talks between both sides — designed to reduce tensions — have been ongoing, yet few details have emerged.

The trade embargo that the US placed on Cuba in response to its revolution remains in place nearly 70 years later.

Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Edited by: Wesley Dockery 
#Cuban #president #vows #defense #island #invades

    Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday said, “We don’t want that [confrontation] but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it… and if it were unavoidable, to win it.”

    Diaz-Canel made the remarks in Cuba‘s capital Havana during a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the US‘s failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion — a CIA-backed operation launched after US-owned properties and businesses on the island were nationalized by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries.

    Diaz-Canel told thousands gathered for the event that the nation is “ready” for another attack as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten the tiny southern neighbor.

    Cuba faces economic collapse as US oil blockade hits tourism

    Cuba and the US: A long and contentious history between neighbors

    The US and Cuba have been archenemies since the country’s 1959 revolution and Trump has breathed new life into the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, a US policy designed to thwart European meddling in the Western Hemisphere.

    Late last year, Trump ordered US warships to the Caribbean to sink what the US has described as drug smuggling boats in the region.

    In January, Trump cited the policy when the US military arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and extradited him to the US to stand trial on drug trafficking charges.

    After Maduro’s abduction, Trump ordered a blockade of oil and gas to Cuba and began threatening that “Cuba’s next.”

    After launching a war against Iran on February 28, Trump has again floated the idea of “taking” Cuba, which has also suffered massive nationwide blackouts as a result of the US oil blockade.

    Diaz-Canel: ‘Cuba is a besieged state’

    In his Thursday remarks, Diaz-Canel called the current situation “very grave,” yet he also drew on the Socialist ideals espoused by Fidel Castro at the start of the Cuban revolution.

    Further, he rejected Trump’s claims that Cuba is “a failing nation,” accusing the US of looking for a pretext for action.

    “Cuba is not a failed state. Cuba is a besieged state,” said Diaz-Canel. “Cuba is a state facing multidimensional aggression: economic warfare, an intensified blockade and an energy blockade.”

    Recently, talks between both sides — designed to reduce tensions — have been ongoing, yet few details have emerged.

    The trade embargo that the US placed on Cuba in response to its revolution remains in place nearly 70 years later.

    Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?

    Edited by: Wesley Dockery 

    #Cuban #president #vows #defense #island #invades">Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades

    Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday said, “We don’t want that [confrontation] but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it… and if it were unavoidable, to win it.”

    Diaz-Canel made the remarks in Cuba‘s capital Havana during a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the US‘s failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion — a CIA-backed operation launched after US-owned properties and businesses on the island were nationalized by Fidel Castro and his fellow revolutionaries.

    Diaz-Canel told thousands gathered for the event that the nation is “ready” for another attack as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten the tiny southern neighbor.

    Cuba faces economic collapse as US oil blockade hits tourism

    Cuba and the US: A long and contentious history between neighbors

    The US and Cuba have been archenemies since the country’s 1959 revolution and Trump has breathed new life into the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, a US policy designed to thwart European meddling in the Western Hemisphere.

    Late last year, Trump ordered US warships to the Caribbean to sink what the US has described as drug smuggling boats in the region.

    In January, Trump cited the policy when the US military arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and extradited him to the US to stand trial on drug trafficking charges.

    After Maduro’s abduction, Trump ordered a blockade of oil and gas to Cuba and began threatening that “Cuba’s next.”

    After launching a war against Iran on February 28, Trump has again floated the idea of “taking” Cuba, which has also suffered massive nationwide blackouts as a result of the US oil blockade.

    Diaz-Canel: ‘Cuba is a besieged state’

    In his Thursday remarks, Diaz-Canel called the current situation “very grave,” yet he also drew on the Socialist ideals espoused by Fidel Castro at the start of the Cuban revolution.

    Further, he rejected Trump’s claims that Cuba is “a failing nation,” accusing the US of looking for a pretext for action.

    “Cuba is not a failed state. Cuba is a besieged state,” said Diaz-Canel. “Cuba is a state facing multidimensional aggression: economic warfare, an intensified blockade and an energy blockade.”

    Recently, talks between both sides — designed to reduce tensions — have been ongoing, yet few details have emerged.

    The trade embargo that the US placed on Cuba in response to its revolution remains in place nearly 70 years later.

    Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?

    Edited by: Wesley Dockery 

    #Cuban #president #vows #defense #island #invades
  • Live Updates: Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz gridlocked
                Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced” stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.“In the past there was a group called ‘Dire Straits.’ It’s a dire strait now, and it is going to have major implications for the global economy. And the longer it goes, the worse it will be for the economic growth and inflation around the world,” he said.The impact will be “higher petrol (gasoline) prices, higher gas prices, high electricity prices,” Birol told AP.Economic pain will be felt unevenly, with some countries “hit worse than the others,” he said, naming Japan, Korea, India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh as being on the front line of the energy crisis.“The countries who will suffer the most will not be those whose voice are heard a lot. It will be mainly the developing countries. Poorer countries in Asia, in Africa, and in Latin America,” he said.“Then it will come to Europe and the Americas,” he added, speaking from his Paris office looking out over the Eiffel Tower.If the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened, he said that for Europe, “I can tell you soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be canceled as a result of lack of jet fuel.”
              #Live #Updates #Trump #Israel #Lebanon #agree #ceasefire #Iran #Strait #Hormuz #gridlockedWar, Iran, Israel, Ceasefire, Donald Trump, Lebanon, Middle East, Oil and Gas, Benjamin Neta​nyahu, Strait of Hormuz

    Live Updates: Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz gridlocked

    Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.

    IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced” stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

    “In the past there was a group called ‘Dire Straits.’ It’s a dire strait now, and it is going to have major implications for the global economy. And the longer it goes, the worse it will be for the economic growth and inflation around the world,” he said.

    The impact will be “higher petrol (gasoline) prices, higher gas prices, high electricity prices,” Birol told AP.

    Economic pain will be felt unevenly, with some countries “hit worse than the others,” he said, naming Japan, Korea, India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh as being on the front line of the energy crisis.

    “The countries who will suffer the most will not be those whose voice are heard a lot. It will be mainly the developing countries. Poorer countries in Asia, in Africa, and in Latin America,” he said.

    “Then it will come to Europe and the Americas,” he added, speaking from his Paris office looking out over the Eiffel Tower.

    If the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened, he said that for Europe, “I can tell you soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be canceled as a result of lack of jet fuel.”

    #Live #Updates #Trump #Israel #Lebanon #agree #ceasefire #Iran #Strait #Hormuz #gridlockedWar, Iran, Israel, Ceasefire, Donald Trump, Lebanon, Middle East, Oil and Gas, Benjamin Neta​nyahu, Strait of Hormuz

  • #Deadspin #Capitals #star #Alex #Ovechkin #pretty #play">Deadspin | Capitals star Alex Ovechkin ‘pretty sure’ he will play again
    Deadspin | Capitals star Alex Ovechkin ‘pretty sure’ he will play again  Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin speaks with the media after the Capitals’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images   Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he’s “pretty sure” he will return for a 22nd NHL season.  The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers. The team failed to qualify for the postseason.   Ovechkin, who will turn 41 before the start of next season, concluded playing on the final season of a five-year, .5 million contract following Washington’s 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.  “I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game. I hope it’s not my last game against Columbus. How I said, I have to make a decision to see where we’re at,” the Capitals captain said. “Team, family. Obviously my family is going to support me. Kids have already asked me, ‘Dad are you staying or no’? I told them we’ll see.  “They’re excited. They want me to come back because they love the city and the team.”   With Wayne Gretzky in attendance, Ovechkin surpassed the Hall of Fame member when he broke his NHL goal record with career goal No. 895 in a game against the New York Islanders on April 6, 2025. Ovechkin has upped his goal total to 929 after scoring a team-leading 32 times this season.  Ovechkin has a club-best 64 points this season to push his career total to 1,687, which ranks 10th all-time in NHL history.  He has won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for leading the NHL in goals a league-record nine times since being selected by Washington with the top overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft.   Ovechkin guided the Capitals to a Stanley Cup title in 2018 and is a three-time Hart Trophy recipient as the NHL MVP.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Capitals #star #Alex #Ovechkin #pretty #playApr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin speaks with the media after the Capitals’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

    Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he’s “pretty sure” he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

    The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers. The team failed to qualify for the postseason.

    Ovechkin, who will turn 41 before the start of next season, concluded playing on the final season of a five-year, $47.5 million contract following Washington’s 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

    “I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game. I hope it’s not my last game against Columbus. How I said, I have to make a decision to see where we’re at,” the Capitals captain said. “Team, family. Obviously my family is going to support me. Kids have already asked me, ‘Dad are you staying or no’? I told them we’ll see.


    “They’re excited. They want me to come back because they love the city and the team.”

    With Wayne Gretzky in attendance, Ovechkin surpassed the Hall of Fame member when he broke his NHL goal record with career goal No. 895 in a game against the New York Islanders on April 6, 2025. Ovechkin has upped his goal total to 929 after scoring a team-leading 32 times this season.

    Ovechkin has a club-best 64 points this season to push his career total to 1,687, which ranks 10th all-time in NHL history.

    He has won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for leading the NHL in goals a league-record nine times since being selected by Washington with the top overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft.

    Ovechkin guided the Capitals to a Stanley Cup title in 2018 and is a three-time Hart Trophy recipient as the NHL MVP.


    –Field Level Media

    #Deadspin #Capitals #star #Alex #Ovechkin #pretty #play
  • vivo hasn’t officially confirmed the timeline, signs point toward an upcoming rollout. India may not have to wait much longer, as the launch is expected soon after, with the phone aiming to stand out mainly for its camera capabilities. Europe is expected to get the phone first, with other regions likely to follow soon after.

    Key Specifications of Vivo X300 Ultra

    vivo X300 Ultra India Launch Expected in May: Specs, Price, Features
	
After launching in China, the Vivo X300 Ultra is now expected to go global on April 24. Although vivo hasn’t officially confirmed the timeline, signs point toward an upcoming rollout. India may not have to wait much longer, as the launch is expected soon after, with the phone aiming to stand out mainly for its camera capabilities. Europe is expected to get the phone first, with other regions likely to follow soon after.



Key Specifications of Vivo X300 Ultra







From a specifications standpoint, the Vivo X300 Ultra will take the X300 Pro’s features to the next level. It will come with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It may also pack a 7,000mAh battery and use the Snapdragon 7 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Even though these are solid features, they are not the primary reason this phone stands out.



One of the standout features of the Vivo X300 Ultra is its camera system. The device is said to be equipped with two 200MP cameras, with one serving as the main camera and the other as the periscope telephoto lens. In addition, the device will have a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP front-facing selfie camera. A separate teleconverter module will be available for this device, enabling users to capture high-zoom images.



India Launch Timeline and Availability






The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch in India around May, with sources suggesting a May 7 release date. However, the official release date has yet to be confirmed, and the launch is expected soon after this. The phone has already been showcased in India, with a recent picture posted showing it in the hands of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.



Expected Price and Market Positioning



The upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will likely have a high price point, particularly when considering international markets. In China, Vivo sells the 16GB + 1TB variant for about Rs 1.3 lakh, but in Europe, the company could price it at around EUR 1,900 (roughly Rs 2.08 lakh). At this price, it goes beyond devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.





#vivo #X300 #Ultra #India #Launch #Expected #Specs #Price #FeaturesVivo

    From a specifications standpoint, the Vivo X300 Ultra will take the X300 Pro’s features to the next level. It will come with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It may also pack a 7,000mAh battery and use the Snapdragon 7 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Even though these are solid features, they are not the primary reason this phone stands out.

    One of the standout features of the Vivo X300 Ultra is its camera system. The device is said to be equipped with two 200MP cameras, with one serving as the main camera and the other as the periscope telephoto lens. In addition, the device will have a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP front-facing selfie camera. A separate teleconverter module will be available for this device, enabling users to capture high-zoom images.

    India Launch Timeline and Availability

    Vivo X300 Ultra india

    The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch in India around May, with sources suggesting a May 7 release date. However, the official release date has yet to be confirmed, and the launch is expected soon after this. The phone has already been showcased in India, with a recent picture posted showing it in the hands of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.

    Expected Price and Market Positioning

    The upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will likely have a high price point, particularly when considering international markets. In China, Vivo sells the 16GB + 1TB variant for about Rs 1.3 lakh, but in Europe, the company could price it at around EUR 1,900 (roughly Rs 2.08 lakh). At this price, it goes beyond devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

  • #vivo #X300 #Ultra #India #Launch #Expected #Specs #Price #FeaturesVivo">vivo X300 Ultra India Launch Expected in May: Specs, Price, Features

    After launching in China, the Vivo X300 Ultra is now expected to go global on April 24. Although vivo hasn’t officially confirmed the timeline, signs point toward an upcoming rollout. India may not have to wait much longer, as the launch is expected soon after, with the phone aiming to stand out mainly for its camera capabilities. Europe is expected to get the phone first, with other regions likely to follow soon after.

    Key Specifications of Vivo X300 Ultra

    vivo X300 Ultra India Launch Expected in May: Specs, Price, Features
	
After launching in China, the Vivo X300 Ultra is now expected to go global on April 24. Although vivo hasn’t officially confirmed the timeline, signs point toward an upcoming rollout. India may not have to wait much longer, as the launch is expected soon after, with the phone aiming to stand out mainly for its camera capabilities. Europe is expected to get the phone first, with other regions likely to follow soon after.



Key Specifications of Vivo X300 Ultra







From a specifications standpoint, the Vivo X300 Ultra will take the X300 Pro’s features to the next level. It will come with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It may also pack a 7,000mAh battery and use the Snapdragon 7 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Even though these are solid features, they are not the primary reason this phone stands out.



One of the standout features of the Vivo X300 Ultra is its camera system. The device is said to be equipped with two 200MP cameras, with one serving as the main camera and the other as the periscope telephoto lens. In addition, the device will have a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP front-facing selfie camera. A separate teleconverter module will be available for this device, enabling users to capture high-zoom images.



India Launch Timeline and Availability






The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch in India around May, with sources suggesting a May 7 release date. However, the official release date has yet to be confirmed, and the launch is expected soon after this. The phone has already been showcased in India, with a recent picture posted showing it in the hands of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.



Expected Price and Market Positioning



The upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will likely have a high price point, particularly when considering international markets. In China, Vivo sells the 16GB + 1TB variant for about Rs 1.3 lakh, but in Europe, the company could price it at around EUR 1,900 (roughly Rs 2.08 lakh). At this price, it goes beyond devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.





#vivo #X300 #Ultra #India #Launch #Expected #Specs #Price #FeaturesVivo

    From a specifications standpoint, the Vivo X300 Ultra will take the X300 Pro’s features to the next level. It will come with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It may also pack a 7,000mAh battery and use the Snapdragon 7 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Even though these are solid features, they are not the primary reason this phone stands out.

    One of the standout features of the Vivo X300 Ultra is its camera system. The device is said to be equipped with two 200MP cameras, with one serving as the main camera and the other as the periscope telephoto lens. In addition, the device will have a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP front-facing selfie camera. A separate teleconverter module will be available for this device, enabling users to capture high-zoom images.

    India Launch Timeline and Availability

    Vivo X300 Ultra india

    The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch in India around May, with sources suggesting a May 7 release date. However, the official release date has yet to be confirmed, and the launch is expected soon after this. The phone has already been showcased in India, with a recent picture posted showing it in the hands of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.

    Expected Price and Market Positioning

    The upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will likely have a high price point, particularly when considering international markets. In China, Vivo sells the 16GB + 1TB variant for about Rs 1.3 lakh, but in Europe, the company could price it at around EUR 1,900 (roughly Rs 2.08 lakh). At this price, it goes beyond devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

    #vivo #X300 #Ultra #India #Launch #Expected #Specs #Price #FeaturesVivo