US Forces Target Drug Traffickers in Pacific, 5 Killed
US forces conducted lethal strikes on two alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, killing five. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking.
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UN Chief Calls for Halt to U.S. Air Strikes in Caribbean, Pacific
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the U.S. to stop air strikes in Caribbean and Pacific, citing international law concerns over 60 reported deaths.
U.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Pacific, Sparking Debate
U.S. military strikes a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three, as Colombia condemns the action as a violation of international law.
U.S. Intensifies Pacific Anti-Drug Operations with Latest Strike
U.S. military targets another suspected drug vessel in the Pacific, marking the ninth strike since September amid rising regional security concerns.
U.S. Sinks Eighth Alleged Drug Vessel in Pacific, Tensions Rise with Colombia
The U.S. military sank an eighth alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific, escalating tensions with Colombia over maritime counter-narcotics operations.
China’s Ex-Vice Foreign Minister Questions U.S. Pacific War Deterrence
China’s former vice foreign minister Fu Ying questions the Pentagon’s Pacific war deterrence strategy at the Munich Security Conference.