Cuba
Cuba faces new emigration wave as Venezuela crisis deepens economic hardship
Cuba is facing the prospect of a new wave of emigration as instability in Venezuela threatens to deepen the island’s ongoing economic crisis.
After five years of hardship marked by blackouts, soaring prices, and shortages, millions of Cubans have already left the country.
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World News
US accuses Russia of 'dangerous escalation' over Oreshnik launch
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.
Greenland
How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?
A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland.
Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."
Culture news
Billie Eilish: ICE is a ‘terrorist group’ - Homeland Security responds
The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and now, the Department of Homeland Security has responded.
Iran
Iran threatens US and Israel of retaliation amid protest crackdown
Washington and Tel Aviv reportedly discussed the possibility of US intervention in Iran, as Tehran warns for retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran's nationwide internet blackout crosses the 60 hour mark, as the death toll rises to 116 people.