US military
Former Afghan Soldier Arrested for Shooting National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who previously served alongside US forces, was arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House. The suspect entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and is now under FBI investigation for what Mayor Bowser called a "targeted shooting."
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Faces Fugitive Status If Attending Nobel Ceremony
Nov 21, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Venezuela's Attorney General warns Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado will be declared a fugitive if she travels to Norway for the award ceremony, citing multiple criminal investigations including conspiracy and terrorism charges amid escalating tensions with the United States.
US Military Officials Required to Sign NDAs for Expanding Latin American Operations: Inside the Growing Military Presence
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 am CST
US military officials involved in President Trump's Latin American operations are being required to sign non-disclosure agreements, raising concerns about transparency and congressional oversight. The Pentagon has deployed the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to the region, significantly escalating military presence beyond typical counter-narcotics requirements. With 13 strikes against alleged drug vessels since September resulting in approximately 57 deaths, this buildup comes amid heightened tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, both accused of drug trafficking by the administration.
Tensions Rise as Maduro Accuses US of "Fabricating War" with Caribbean Military Deployment
Oct 25, 2025 08:16 am CST
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of "fabricating a war" as the Pentagon deploys an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean. This escalation follows President Trump's September military campaign against alleged "narco-terrorists," which has already resulted in over 40 reported civilian casualties. Washington has also announced joint military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago near Venezuelan waters, further heightening tensions in the region.
Venezuela's Maduro Condemns "CIA Orchestrated Coups" Amid Rising US Military Threats in Caribbean
Oct 16, 2025 07:32 am CST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has publicly denounced alleged CIA-orchestrated coup attempts following US President Trump's threats of military strikes against Venezuelan territory. Tensions escalate as US naval operations in the Caribbean have already resulted in 27 casualties, prompting Maduro to mobilize military and civilian forces in defense of the country amid accusations of narcoterrorism that he firmly denies.
Arab States' Secret Military Cooperation with Israel Amid Public Gaza War Condemnation Revealed in Leaked Documents
Oct 12, 2025 07:39 pm CST
Leaked US military documents reveal that key Arab nations were secretly strengthening military ties with Israel while publicly condemning its Gaza war. These covert arrangements, part of a "Regional Security Construct" including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, may now be crucial for implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement despite being disrupted by Israel's strike on Qatar.