Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after announcing economic reforms
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Iran war throws Trump's China trip in doubt, but Beijing doesn't seem to mind waiting
The timing of a highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in doubt after Trump asked to delay it by “a month or so” so he can focus on the widening war with Iran.
The Iran war throws Trump's China trip into doubt, but Beijing doesn't seem to mind waiting
The timing of a highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in doubt after Trump asked to delay it by “a month or so” so he can focus on the widening war with Iran.
Iranian soccer players train with Australian team after being granted asylum
Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team joined a training session with a professional club in Australia, in their first publicly shared appearance since they accepted a government offer of asylum
Iranian soccer players train with local team after being granted asylum in Australia
Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team joined a training session with a professional club in Australia, in their first publicly shared appearance since they accepted a government offer of asylum
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Mobile internet blackouts sweep Moscow, leaving residents feeling 'powerless'
Moscow has been hit by a major mobile internet blackout as the Russian government tightens restrictions it has touted as necessary to ensure the “security” of its citizens.
Thousands of flights cancelled amid strikes in Middle East
Thousands of flights have been cancelled as major airports in the Middle East face direct and nearby strikes. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the largest global air travel disruption since the pandemic.
Iran launches new attacks on civilian targets including airports
Iran launched new attacks on key international airports, including in Dubai. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.
Trump urges allies to help escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
With Iran launching attacks on oil tankers to drive up oil prices, President Trump is now urging allies to send ships to help escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Cuba loses power as Deputy Prime Minister tells NBC News plans for country’s new chapter
Cuba has descended into a blackout as one top official says the country’s now hoping to have a more open relationship with the United States - but critics are skeptical. NBC News’ George Solis is in Havana with the latest.
Trump says U.S. wants to delay his meeting with Xi in China by 'a month or so' due to Iran war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cast doubt on the planned trip earlier, while insisting it was not meant to pressure China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Cubans say there is little food, power or relief amid worsening conditions
As the U.S. and Cuba hold conversations to decide the island’s fate, food and medicine there are scarce or unaffordable, and simple tasks like cooking are burdensome.
Cubans say there is little food, power, fuel or relief amid worsening conditions
As the U.S. and Cuba hold conversations to decide the island’s fate, food and medicine there are scarce or unaffordable, and simple tasks like cooking are burdensome.
War planning on Iran conflict includes off-ramps for Trump should he choose them
Military officials have included options in regular war planning for President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Iran should he decide to do so, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News. He hasn't taken any so far.
Trump is regularly presented with options to end the war in Iran, sources say.
Each day, President Donald Trump is presented with options for ending the war with Iran, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News. So far, he has declined.
Trump is presented with options to end the war in Iran, sources say. He hasn't taken any so far.
Each day, President Donald Trump is presented with options for ending the war with Iran, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News. So far, he has declined.
Trump is presented daily with options to end the war in Iran. He hasn't taken any so far.
Each day, President Donald Trump is presented with options for ending the war with Iran, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News. So far, he has declined.
'Not our war': U.S. allies balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz demands
President Donald Trump has spent much of his time in office berating and threatening his NATO allies.
Iranian soccer players accepted asylum in Australia. Now, they're changing their minds.
Only two of the seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team remain in Australia after a fifth player withdrew her claim for asylum and opted to leave
Cuba will allow nationals abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island, economic czar says
Cuban nationals living abroad in places such as Miami will be allowed to invest in the private sector and own businesses in their homeland, the country's economic czar has told NBC News in an exclusive interview.
Afghan asylum-seeker dies after less than 24 hours in ICE custody
An Afghan immigrant who worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan died less than 24 hours after being detained in Texas by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. advocacy group and a family friend said Sunday
Afghan asylum seeker dies after less than 24 hours in ICE custody
An Afghan immigrant who worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan died less than 24 hours after being detained in Texas by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. advocacy group and a family friend said Sunday
Flying in America is about to get more expensive and less fun
Major airlines and millions of U.S. travelers are facing a rare set of challenges this spring are making it more costly and less convenient to fly.
U.S. oil soars past $100 a barrel, as Iran war shows no signs of ending soon
U.S. crude oil passed $100 per barrel Sunday, continuing its surge despite efforts by the Trump administration and allied countries to slow rising prices.
Energy secretary says Americans could feel relief on gas prices in 'a few more weeks'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there’s “a very good chance” gas prices could drop below $3 per gallon by summer.
Energy secretary says Americans could feel relief on gas prices 'in a few more weeks'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there’s “a very good chance” gas prices could drop below $3 per gallon by summer.
Trump wants other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That won't be easy.
U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike shipping on the vital trade route continue to cause chaos in global markets.“Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships” to secure the shipping route, he posted Saturday...
Trump wants other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That might not be so easy.
U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike shipping on the vital trade route continue to cause chaos in global markets.“Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships” to secure the shipping route, he posted Saturday...
Ukraine's anti-drone tech is in high demand as Iran attacks its neighbors
KYIV, Ukraine — As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Ukraine could prove to be an invaluable trove of battle-tested expertise from its own bitter and costly fight against Russia
He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a North Korean plant
North Korea has engaged in a wide-ranging effort to place remote workers at U.S. companies in order to funnel money back to its coffers and, in some cases, steal sensitive information.