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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Austrian Envoy to EU Resigns Amid Scandal Over Anonymous Blog

 

                                            Thomas Oberreiter

Austria’s ambassador to the European Union, Thomas Oberreiter, has stepped down following reports that linked him to a sexually explicit blog written under a pseudonym. The blog, which reportedly featured graphic content blending fantasy and real-life imagery, had been active since at least 2015.

The Austrian foreign ministry confirmed Oberreiter’s resignation, stating that he requested dismissal for personal reasons after Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger was made aware of the allegations. The ministry emphasized that its statement should not be interpreted as confirmation of the claims, citing data protection concerns.

Media outlets, including Der Standard, identified Oberreiter as the blog’s author, though he has denied the allegations. The blog, written under the name “Caro,” allegedly included disturbing scenes and misogynistic narratives.

Oberreiter had served as Austria’s permanent representative to the EU in Brussels since 2023. His departure marks a rare and dramatic turn in diplomatic circles, raising questions about privacy, accountability, and the boundaries of personal expression in public service.

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