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Suspected ULFA(I) Militant Killed in Arunachal Pradesh Encounter with Assam Rifles Forces
Oct 22, 2025 11:27 am CST
Security forces led by Assam Rifles neutralized a suspected ULFA(I) militant during an encounter in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. The operation was launched following intelligence about insurgents' presence in the area. Forces recovered weapons and equipment while continuing search operations using helicopters, drones, and tracker dogs. The militant group was reportedly involved in a recent attack on an army base in Tinsukia district.
US Conducts Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela: Escalating Military Actions and Regional Tensions
Oct 04, 2025 09:42 am CST
US forces executed a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel off Venezuela's coast, killing four people as part of ongoing military operations against what the Trump administration describes as "narco-terrorists." This latest action marks the fourth such attack, raising the total death toll to 21 and significantly increasing tensions between the US and Venezuela amid debate over the legality and proportionality of these operations in international waters.
Trump Declares "Armed Conflict" with Drug Cartels: Legal Justification for Military Strikes off Venezuela Coast
Oct 03, 2025 06:15 am CST
President Trump has officially notified Congress that the United States is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, justifying recent deadly military strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. The controversial designation raises significant legal questions about presidential authority and the application of war powers against non-state actors in maritime drug interdiction operations.