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Cuba's top envoy to the U.S., Lianys Torres Rivera, accused the Trump administration of using sanctions against Cuban leaders and the indictment of Raúl Castro as a pretext for military intervention. She described the U.S. sanctions and energy blockade as causing severe economic hardship for Cuban civilians and compared the situation to the U.S.-backed intervention in Venezuela. Torres Rivera warned of resistance if military action were taken against Cuba.

Cuba's top diplomat to the U.S. claims Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a 'pretext' for justifying military intervention. The envoy accused the U.S. of targeting civilians through the embargo and energy blockade, which have caused economic hardship in Cuba, including power outages and shortages.

The Trump administration is exploring using frozen Iranian assets to fund repairs for Gulf allies damaged by Iranian attacks. Negotiations with Iran over a truce extension have stalled due to Tehran's demand for $24 billion in frozen assets. The Treasury Department is assessing repair costs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted by U.S. and Gulf forces. The U.S. responded by attacking Iranian surveillance facilities, while Trump administration efforts to extend a ceasefire and mediate through Pakistan face challenges. The conflict has strained global energy markets and threatened regional stability.

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Lady Lis Cuesta Peraza, Díaz-Canel’s stepson Manuel Anido Cuesta, and Raúl Castro’s son Alejandro ‘El Tuerto’ Castro Espín and grandson Raul Alejandro Castro Calis. Five entities were also sanctioned, though their names were not specified in the provided text.

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, including Alejandro Castro Espín, son of former President Raúl Castro. The sanctions follow expanded U.S. measures against Cuba, including a fuel blockade and criminal charges against Raúl Castro, leading to economic hardship on the island.

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, including Alejandro Castro Espín, an advisor to Cuba’s Defense and National Security Commission. The sanctions follow an executive order by President Donald Trump expanding pressure on Cuba, contributing to economic challenges such as blackouts and food shortages.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel and four other individuals, according to a filing by the U.S. Treasury Department.

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, including Alejandro Castro Espín, son of former President Raúl Castro. The sanctions follow an executive order by President Donald Trump expanding pressure on Cuba, leading to economic challenges like blackouts and fuel shortages.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and four others, including Alejandro Castro Espín, son of former President Raúl Castro, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. The sanctions aim to pressure the Cuban government.

Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain, and civilian mariners near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting U.S. military assets. The U.S. retaliated with strikes on an Iranian military control station, while Kuwait reported casualties and damage from the attacks. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, for aiding sanctions evasion.

The U.S. Treasury Department is considering introducing a $250 banknote featuring Donald J. Trump's image in response to legislation proposed last year. The department stated it is preparing for the potential release of this banknote.

Republican lawmakers are supporting a Treasury Department investigation into Marxist influencer Hasan Piker over his Cuba trip, with a Jewish advocacy group also urging a Justice Department probe. Piker faces a subpoena linked to an inquiry into tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham and his funding of pro-communist organizations, including CodePink and ANSWER Coalition. The investigation involves allegations of potential violations of U.S. laws and sanctions regarding Cuba's communist regime.

Goldman Sachs reported that a surge in the U.S. dollar linked to the Iran war negatively impacted demand for U.S. Treasury securities. The analysis highlights economic pressures stemming from geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating Cuban diplomat David Ramírez Álvarez for allegedly coordinating a malign foreign influence campaign in the U.S., linked to Marxist streamer Hasan Piker's March visit to Cuba via the Nuestra América Convoy. A May 2024 event in California, hosted by the U.S. Hands Off Cuba Committee, featured pro-Cuba activism and was attended by CodePink co-founder Susan Medea Benjamin, who received a subpoena. The Cuban Embassy denies wrongdoing, citing compliance with the Vienna Convention.

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration to block a $1.776 billion fund they claim would finance insurrectionists and paramilitary groups. The officers argue the fund, created by the Justice Department, would benefit Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by President Donald Trump and enable further violence. The lawsuit challenges the fund's legitimacy, calling it a 'corrupt sham' that violates taxpayer interests.

Representative Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) in Congress, which would establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve requiring the federal government to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years and acquire up to one million BTC over five years. The legislation codifies President Trump's March 2025 executive order and would apply to Bitcoin already held by the government from criminal cases like Silk Road and Bitfinex seizures.

Rep. Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) to establish a permanent U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, building on President Trump's March 2025 executive order. The bipartisan bill would authorize the Treasury to acquire up to 200,000 BTC annually for five years, targeting 1 million bitcoin total, with support from more than a dozen co-sponsors in Congress.

The U.S. Treasury Department settled a case against Adani Enterprises involving the purchase of sanctioned Iranian energy between November 2023 and June 2025, offering legal relief to billionaire Gautam Adani. The settlement was made after the U.S. SEC, Treasury, and Justice Department reviewed the case. This resolution brings an end to the legal dispute.

The U.S. Treasury Department warned shippers against paying Iranian tolls for access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential sanctions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory highlighting U.S. awareness of Iranian toll demands.

Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, has ended his House race to focus on a nonpartisan nonprofit addressing the national debt. He cited the need for grassroots pressure to combat the U.S. financial trajectory, noting his decision comes amid his family life and political history, including a 2009 scandal.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, exceeding the previously reported $344 million freeze. The action marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to target Iranian financial assets.

The Trump administration has intensified pressure on Iraq to disband Iran-backed militias, halting U.S. dollar shipments and security cooperation. The U.S. accuses Iraq of failing to prevent attacks by Iran-aligned groups, while Iraq emphasizes the complexity of its domestic political landscape.

The US Treasury imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery and multiple shipping firms and vessels, including those linked to Hong Kong, to disrupt Iran’s oil exports. The move targets a key revenue source for Iran amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.

The U.S. Treasury Department extended a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions to address shortages caused by the Iran war, contradicting Secretary Scott Bessent's earlier denial. The move allows U.S. sanctions to pause on Russian oil shipments loaded as of April 16, 2026, following a similar March 2026 extension.

Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai after a years-long international manhunt. The arrest follows a gangland feud with the Hutch gang that caused 18 deaths since 2015, with charges related to organized crime and international drug trafficking.

Iran is expanding its influence in Georgia, a former Soviet republic, to bypass sanctions and support its war efforts. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian entities in Georgia linked to the IRGC, including Al-Mustafa University, which spreads Iranian ideology and recruits operatives.