The damage caused during the hurricane season in Central America and the Caribbean may make children and their families more vulnerable in the midst of the pandemic, and this is a current concern at the UN. Read more Hurricanes in the Caribbean: new threat in the pandemic, UNICEF warns

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro thanked his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel for the island's unconditional support and fraternal affection.

Read more Nicolás Maduro thanks Cuba for its support and affection

US Congresspersons Jim McGovern, Gregory Meeks and Barbara Lee on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to put politics aside, lift the blockade and help Cuba after the devastating fire occurred in Matanzas.

Read more US congresspersons ask Biden to lift blockade and help Cuba

Cuba is one of tourist destinations recommended by USA Today newspaper despite the fact that Washington bans US citizens from visiting the Caribbean nation.

Read more USA Today recommends Cuba as tourist destination

Chinese pharmaceutical companies are coordinating the transfer of the technologies used in the development of Covid-19 vaccines to other countries with the aim of increasing their production globally.

Read more China to transfer Covid-19 vaccine technologies to other countries