Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is making an official visit to Cuba, in response to an invitation from his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) highlighted on its website today.

On October 6, 1976, pain and horror seemed to line up as they boarded the CU-455 aircraft.

Cuban authorities met for two days with leaders of organizations, institutions, and entities concerned with solving the main problems facing Havana today.

The Cuban State Mission in the Dominican Republic has analyzed the draft of the new Labor Code, as part of the consultation process that has been underway with the island’s labor groups since last September.

A Cuban couple was submitted to an exemplary trial in central Ciego de Avila province after proven to have been cultivating and storing Marihuana (Cannbis sativa). The action is in tune with the permanent fight here against drugs, given their serious social consequences.

Havana will host the 4th International Congress on Cybersociety from October 6 to 9, organized by the Union of Computer Scientists of Cuba (UIC), the organization's website stated.

Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban Foreign Minister, highlighted today the international support for Cuba, expressed during the recent international day of action against the blockade.

The Municipal People's Councils in several districts of the capital held regular sessions this weekend, during which they analyzed the 2025 budgets and draft budgets for 2026, as well as the quality of basic services and social programs, the Havana Government website reported.

Tropical Storm Imelda is strengthening on its path to becoming a hurricane, and in the coming hours it will continue to bring rain and strong winds to Cuba, mainly in the eastern and central regions, the Institute of Meteorology reported.

Cuban Railways Company (UFC by its Spanish acronym) reported progress in the recovery and modernization of the national railway system, with actions encompassing investments in stations, locomotive and train car repairs, and measures to enhance safety, according to the Cubadebate website.

The Holguin Raw Materials Recovery Company (ERMP by its Spanish acronym) is increasing its exports of non-ferrous metals through different collection projects, which boost the industry's revenue.

On a very rainy Sunday in Guantanamo, the top authorities of the province toured the municipalities of Imias, San Antonio del Sur, Niceto Perez (including the town of Ullao), the provincial capital, El Salvador, and Manuel Tame, to assess the impact of the rains that have affected the area since Friday afternoon and which are still ongoing.

Cuban Institute of Meteorology reported that Tropical Depression 9 strengthened and intensified Sunday morning, becoming Tropical Storm Imelda this afternoon, the ninth tropical storm of the current hurricane season.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez highlighted the role of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) as a driving force for popular participation in national tasks.

The first high-level meeting between Brazil and Cuba, taking place in Havana today and tomorrow, aims to share experiences in the design of public policies that promote comprehensive and resilient social protection systems, particularly in food security and nutritional sovereignty areas.