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Caribbean narco-ship strike leaves four dead in 47th US attack
world16 days ago

Caribbean narco-ship strike leaves four dead in 47th US attack

The United States carried out its 47th strike against an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people and bringing the campaign’s total fatalities to about 163. The operation, Southern Spear, cites intelligence that the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking, but critics call the killings extrajudicial and unlawful, noting a broader pattern of human-rights concerns, international scrutiny, and ongoing legal challenges by victims’ families and rights groups.

via Al Jazeera|
#caribbean#extrajudicial-killings#narco-trafficking
CENTCOM data contradicts Hegseth’s claim of mounting Iran strikes
politics21 days ago

CENTCOM data contradicts Hegseth’s claim of mounting Iran strikes

CNN’s review of US Central Command data shows the pace of strikes on Iran has fluctuated over about three weeks rather than steadily increasing, contradicting Pete Hegseth’s repeated predictions of “more and larger” attacks. While the first day saw over 1,000 targets struck, daily averages since then have hovered around 250–333 with occasional upticks, likely due to maintenance and a stretching target list. Experts suggest the war’s messaging has outpaced the on‑the‑ground tempo of operations.

via CNN|
#air-strikes#centcom#iran
Markets brace for volatility as U.S. strikes Iran, oil chokepoint in focus
world1 month ago

Markets brace for volatility as U.S. strikes Iran, oil chokepoint in focus

The U.S. has launched major combat operations in Iran, triggering expectations of heightened geopolitical risk and potential disruption to global oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz. Market watchers forecast higher oil prices and a risk-off shift into dollars, Treasuries, yen, and gold, with equities likely to open lower. The ultimate impact depends on whether the engagement is short-lived or escalates into a prolonged conflict; a prolonged showdown would pose greater downside for global markets, especially in Asia that relies on stable energy routes.

via CNBC|
#iran#markets#oil
Families sue U.S. government over Caribbean boat strike that killed Trinidad fishermen
world2 months ago

Families sue U.S. government over Caribbean boat strike that killed Trinidad fishermen

Civil rights lawyers filed the first federal lawsuit seeking accountability for a U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean that killed two Trinidad men, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, and four others. The suit, filed in Massachusetts under admiralty law and invoking the Alien Tort Act and Death on the High Seas Act, argues the killings were illegal and premeditated, while the government maintains the strikes are lawful under wartime authorities. The families, represented by the ACLU, Seton Hall Law, and the Center for Constitutional Rights, note a broader campaign with a death toll around 117 across multiple boat strikes.

via The Guardian|
#aclu#caribbean#lawsuit
U.S. escalates military actions against Venezuela amid rising tensions and potential negotiations
world3 months ago

U.S. escalates military actions against Venezuela amid rising tensions and potential negotiations

The U.S. launched military strikes on Venezuelan military and port sites amid escalating tensions with Maduro's regime, which the Venezuelan government condemns as aggression. The strikes follow increased U.S. military buildup and threats of land-based operations, with regional and international reactions including Cuba's condemnation and calls for UN intervention.

via CBS News|
#maduro-regime#regional-security#us-military-strikes
Explosions and Tensions Erupt in Caracas Amid US Allegations
world3 months ago

Explosions and Tensions Erupt in Caracas Amid US Allegations

Multiple explosions occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, with the US reportedly launching strikes on military sites, including Fuerte Tiuna, amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions and accusations of US aggression by the Venezuelan government. The strikes targeted military and strategic locations, and the situation has escalated with international denouncements from Cuba and Colombia.

via BBC|
#caracas#nicolas-maduro#oil-and-minerals
Partisan Battles and Resignations Shake Immigration Courts
politics4 months ago

Partisan Battles and Resignations Shake Immigration Courts

Democrats in Washington introduced a bill to restrict who can be appointed as immigration judges, while Republicans won a House seat in Tennessee, with both developments highlighting ongoing political shifts. Additionally, the U.S. military conducted controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean, prompting congressional investigations, and concerns persist over federal staffing at the Department of Education affecting disability law enforcement.

via NPR|
#democrats#gop#house-election
National Guard Responds to Attack Suspect Amid U.S. Boat Strike Investigation
world4 months ago

National Guard Responds to Attack Suspect Amid U.S. Boat Strike Investigation

The article covers various international and domestic issues, including U.S. military strikes against drug boats from Venezuela, Jared Kushner's diplomatic activities in Russia, a personal crisis of an Afghan refugee involved in a shooting incident, the resumption of White House holiday tours, and an art exhibition at Miami's Museum of Graffiti. It highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, internal political strategies, and cultural events.

via NPR|
#art-exhibition#kushner#us-military-strikes