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Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'
Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to "seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discreet partnership with the CIA," without elaborating further.
Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion
Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.
IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.
Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests
Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.
How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis
As a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear indication of the media confrontation to come.
Gaza-bound flotilla resumes journey from Crete toward Gaza
After two days anchored near Crete, the 40-vessel flotilla set sail again with Italian and Spanish warships nearby to monitor and support its passage.
Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings
The Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Greece towards Gaza, defying Israel’s blockade. Activists, including Greta Thunberg, face rising tensions and Israeli opposition.
Gaza-bound Flotilla reaches Italian island, 2,000 km. from Gaza
The Gaza-bound flotilla regroups off Pantelleria, plotting its next move as it sails more than 1,000 miles toward its destination.
