Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?

Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.

• May 15

Cuba says it released over 2,000 prisoners as White House heaps pressure on island

The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.

• Apr 3

Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz

The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."

• Apr 2

Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone

Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.

• Apr 2

Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years

Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."

• Apr 2

Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum

Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.

• Apr 2

Trump says U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran"

President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.

• Apr 2

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person

Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes​.

• Apr 2

Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president

The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.

• Apr 1

Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks

President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."

• Apr 2

Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.

President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.

• Apr 1

Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"

A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.

• Apr 1

U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists

American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.

• Apr 1

King Charles III to address Congress on April 28

Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.

• Apr 1

Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran

Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including

• Apr 1

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