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Jun

14

2026

The inspiring story of Fijian physician Dr. Asil Kant Ram, a graduate of Cuba

Suva, June 14, 2026.—In a highly competitive professional and academic environment, the story of Dr. Asil Kant Ram stands out as a testament to resilience, perseverance, and overcoming adversity. After facing multiple scholarship rejections and severe financial hardships, Dr. Ram turned those initial obstacles into the driving force behind building a distinguished career in public health. Today, he proudly practices medicine in his homeland, having graduated with honors from Cuba and recently completed his postgraduate training.

Jun

10

2026

Cuban ambassador presents courtesy copies to Tuvalu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labor, and Trade

Suva, June 10, 2026.- Cuban Ambassador, Néstor Torres Olivera, presented to the Honorable Paulson Panapa, Tuvalu’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labor, and Trade, the copies of his Letters of Credence, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Tuvalu. The ceremony took place at the offices of the High Commissioner of Tuvalu in Fiji.

The meeting focused on reviewing bilateral and multilateral issues while commemorating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Tuvalu, which began on April 26, 2006.

Jun

08

2026

Cuba Denounces US Doctrine of "Peace Through Strength"

Harare, June 8, 2026 – Cuba today denounced the doctrine of "peace through strength," promoted by the United States government, as a violation of the UN Charter and International Law.

Speaking during the general debate of the 4th meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter (GADC), Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodríguez Perdomo warned that in the very complex scenario facing several of its members, including Cuba, the United States is disregarding the value of the United Nations and multilateralism.

Jun

08

2026

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Lifting of U.S. Coercive Measures Against Cuba

Geneva, June 8, 2026.- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Monday for the immediate lifting of the sanctions imposed by the United States against Cuba, warning that their expansion is causing serious humanitarian consequences and endangering the lives of the Cuban people.

Jun

07

2026

From Cuba with love: The inspiring story of Dr. Rick Fong, the only psychiatrist transforming mental health in Fiji’s Western Division

Suva, June 7, 2026.- At a time when Fiji faces growing mental health challenges, the story of Dr. Rick Fong stands as a testament to resilience, dedication, and international cooperation. At 35, Dr. Fong has become the only psychiatrist serving Fiji’s Western Division, working as a Senior Psychiatrist in the Stress Management Unit, following a long educational journey that took him from Fiji to the provinces of Havana and Guantánamo in Cuba.

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