Armed Maritime Incident off Cuba Raises Havana–Florida Tensions
HAVANA — The government of Cuba reported an armed maritime incident on Wednesday local time involving a speedboat registered in the U.S. state of Florida, escalating already fragile relations between Havana and Washington. In an official statement, Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior said the vessel allegedly violated Cuban territorial waters, approximately 150 kilometers from the…
South Korean President Vows Tough Sanctions on Illegal Chinese Fishing Vessels, Cites Indonesia’s Firm Stance Under Susi Pudjiastuti
BUSAN — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to imposing tougher measures against Chinese fishing vessels caught engaging in illegal fishing activities within South Korea’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Lee described the practice as completely unacceptable and urged law enforcement authorities to act decisively and without compromise. The president delivered the…
