Pakistan, July 1 -- In a major shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new directive reversing President Joe Biden's softer approach toward Cuba. The decision marks the return of strict U.S. policy, reintroducing economic and travel restrictions that had been previously eased. Trump's move signals a more hardline stance, aiming to pressure the Cuban government on issues such as human rights and political freedom.

According to the White House, the renewed policy will keep all existing economic sanctions on Cuba in place. These sanctions include trade limitations and financial restrictions, which had long been a part of U.S. efforts to influence Cuba's political direction. The Biden-era efforts to restore diplomatic engageme...