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It's the latest move in the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Cuba's communist government.

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in US over 1996 fatal downing of two planes ↗

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A Russian SU-35 jet flies over the Black Sea where it intercepted a RAF Rivet Joint spy plane.

Russian jets 'dangerously intercepted' British spy plane over Black Sea ↗

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China's President Xi Jinping makes a toast during a state banquet for US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump ↗

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Moscow says an "understanding" has been reached on the project. China and Russia have long discussed a pipeline, but construction has stalled for years.

Xi and Putin wrap up talks in Beijing with no final details on gas pipeline ↗

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No details have been provided yet about the project. China and Russia have long discussed a pipeline, but construction has stalled for years.

Putin and Xi renew plans to build major gas pipeline during talks in Beijing ↗

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The Russian leader is looking to strengthen ties as Beijing is a critical ally for an increasingly isolated Moscow.

Putin tells Xi Russia-China ties have hit 'unprecedentedly high level' ↗

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Putin will be looking to strengthen ties as Beijing is a critical ally for an increasingly isolated Russia.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing days after Trump's visit ↗

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