Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific

The Pentagon has confirmed that a recent military strike in the eastern Pacific resulted in the deaths of four men aboard a boat suspected of drug trafficking, raising further scrutiny following a previous controversial strike that killed survivors of an earlier attack. This incident has intensified discussions about the legality and ethics of U.S. military operations in international waters.

Recent actions by President Donald Trump indicate a potential military escalation against Venezuela, particularly targeting the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Trump has declared Venezuelan airspace closed and has authorized military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean, raising concerns about the legality and humanitarian implications of such actions.

U.S. Southern Command announced a new 'lethal kinetic strike' directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of four men. This operation follows a series of military actions against alleged drug trafficking boats, raising concerns about the legality and morality of such strikes.

The US military conducted a strike in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of four individuals believed to be involved in drug smuggling. This attack has drawn renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the region.

The New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging new rules that grant significant discretion to the Pentagon chief in removing journalists based on their coverage. This legal action highlights concerns over press freedom and the implications of government control over media access.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied allegations that he ordered military strikes resulting in the deaths of all individuals on board alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. This follows a deadly attack on a boat, which has raised significant concerns among lawmakers regarding the legality of the military's actions and the treatment of survivors.

US envoys are set to meet with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks in Florida, aiming to advance discussions on a peace framework to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. This meeting follows President Donald Trump's recent decision to ease economic pressure on Russia by lifting some sanctions on Lukoil, a major Russian oil company.

Late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his controversial authorization of military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, which resulted in significant casualties. The discussions also highlighted Trump's cabinet meeting habits and the backlash against Hegseth's social media posts.