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The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors, as part of an ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total number of deaths from such strikes to at least 208 since September.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 208 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions.
The US military is conducting covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman to maintain energy exports amid an Iranian blockade. The operation, involving smaller tankers transferring oil to larger vessels, aims to mitigate the global energy supply shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing one suspected "narco-terrorist" and leaving two survivors. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes in Latin America.
A US military strike in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday killed suspected drug smugglers, leaving two survivors. This incident is part of an ongoing campaign by the Trump administration against alleged traffickers, raising the death toll to at least 208.
Indian opposition parties criticized PM Modi's interaction with US President Trump at the G7 Summit, citing the recent deaths of three Indian nationals in a US military strike. They questioned Modi's diplomatic stance and alleged Trump ignored him.
The US military is secretly orchestrating ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman, using drones and helicopters to maintain energy exports amid regional tensions. At least 116 ships have participated since May in operations near Fujairah and Sohar.
Indian seafarers' union questions US military's claim of warning before airstrike on MT Settebello, which killed three crew. Union leader argues vessel was drifting, not violating blockade, and strike on engine room was excessive.
The US Navy is planning a large, permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria, Australia. The US$30 million project aims to leverage Australia's strategic location to counter China's military expansion and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 during a radar modernization test, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. The aircraft, a long-serving staple of US military operations, was participating in a post-takeoff test mission.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people on board, including two Boeing employees. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it crashed, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. The cause is under investigation.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California on Monday, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when the incident occurred at 11:20 local time.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday, with eight people believed dead. The cause is under investigation, and the military has not confirmed if the aircraft was armed.
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "toll-free open" as a major achievement, but Iran insists the waterway was never closed. The conflict, "Operation Epic Fury," cost the US billions, resulted in significant aircraft losses, and caused a global energy crisis and supply chain collapse.
Following a US military strike that killed three Indian seafarers off Oman, India's Directorate General of Shipping advised restricting seafarer deployment to conflict areas and urged heightened security for vessels in the Gulf region.
Israel informed the US military's CENTCOM shortly before launching a strike on a Hezbollah office in Beirut. The strike, which reportedly killed a Hezbollah commander, was in response to shelling attacks on Israeli territory.
India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
Three tankers, including one with an Indian crew, were struck by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz this week. Three Indian sailors died on MT Settebello, which the US claims violated its blockade of Iranian ports. India has condemned the attacks and summoned the US Charge d'affaires.
US military operations in the eastern Pacific, aimed at combating drug trafficking, are under scrutiny following allegations of attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels. Survivors recount being targeted by drones and patrol boats, leading to injuries, disappearances, and detention. US officials deny involvement, but lawmakers are demanding answers.
US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Venezuelan drug lord Niño Guerrero, leader of the 'Tren de Aragua' gang, claiming the Venezuelan government supported the "swift and deadly strike." Venezuela confirmed Guerrero's neutralization following clashes with criminal elements. The gang, founded in a Venezuelan prison, is active in multiple South American countries involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The US had indicted Guerrero in absentia and offered a $5 million reward for his capture.
The U.S. military is escorting approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil and fuel products daily through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. This represents about half of the pre-war flow and is rising, helping to mitigate the impact of U.S. strikes against Iran on global oil supply and prices.
The leader of Venezuela's major criminal organization 'Tren de Aragua' (TdA), Niño Guerrero, was killed in a swift and lethal US military operation. Former US President Donald Trump announced the successful operation, highlighting TdA's brutality and its infiltration into the US through human trafficking and illegal immigration networks. The operation was reportedly conducted in close cooperation with Venezuela.
Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a US military strike, under his directive, successfully eliminated "Niño Guerrero," the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. Trump criticized President Biden's border policies and highlighted his administration's efforts to combat criminal organizations.
