Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by Donald Trump for Director of National Intelligence, aims to address Havana syndrome during her confirmation hearing. Havana syndrome consists of unexplained health issues affecting American diplomatic personnel and their families stationed globally.

It’s impossible to miss. The huge rectangular mass of concrete and glass — the tallest building in Havana — dominates the city skyline, towering 150 meters (490 feet) above colonial homes with its 542 luxury rooms and majestic views of the city and the sea.

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, wants to get to the truth of Havana syndrome. Namely, the role of a foreign adversary.

The Selection La Habana hotel, managed by Spanish chain Iberostar, has yet to be inaugurated but it is already the target of criticism.

In other news: remembering the January 28, 1969 hijacking of an LAX flight to Havana. Bonus track: Will talks with California Policy Center’s Edward Ring, the only policy guy in the room when President Trump discussed the L.A. wildfires with California ...

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition recently arrived in Cuba as part of a 45-night cruise to the Caribbean. After departing from the United Kingdom in early January, the ship docked in Havana for a three-day call on Jan.

Canel, center, and Raul Castro, left, hold Cuban flags during a march marking the 172nd anniversary of the birth of national independence hero Jose Marti, in Havana,

Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.

A Virginia federal court on Friday ruled against Bacardi [RIC:RIC:BCARDU.UL] for the second time in the liquor company's fight with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over the Cuban government's trademark rights to "Havana Club" rum.

Certain Miami travelers visiting Cuba in the coming months will have to comply with a requirement that Havana will impose in order to “modernize” its consular services. Cuban official media reported that the new requirement will be mandatory for international travelers to enter the island as of June 30.

Soaring above all other buildings in Havana, a new 42-storey hotel that is due to open in Cuba’s capital is causing a stir.

People walk past the Selection La Habana new hotel, managed by Spanish chain Iberostar, in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)