The deal is the first of its kind and could pave the way for more American companies to participate in Cuba's energy sector, a goal the Trump administration has been pursuing.

The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew into the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday, in the latest high-profile trip to the communist-ruled island by a senior American official as President Donald Trump steps up pressure on Havana.

Thousands of claims by American citizens and companies for properties nationalized in Cuba are now worth billions.

Cuba's top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a "pretext" for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday as the Trump administration has been increasing pressure on Cuba’s governmen

Nearly a dozen airlines have cancelled or restricted flights to Cuba since the start of the year.

An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.