regional tensions
US Military Escalates Presence Near Venezuela with Strategic B-52 Bomber Flights
Nov 07, 2025 11:16 am CST
US B-52 bombers conducted their fourth flight near Venezuela's coast, highlighting escalating tensions as Washington intensifies its counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean. The military buildup includes naval deployments and airstrikes against alleged drug vessels, though evidence of trafficking remains unpublished, fueling Venezuelan concerns about potential regime change motives.
US Military Eliminates 14 in Pacific Ocean Anti-Drug Operations, Raising Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
US forces have killed 14 people in strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared that all operations occurred in international waters, with the military buildup in Latin America intensifying regional tensions, particularly with Venezuela.
US B-1B Bombers Conduct Third Flight Off Venezuelan Coast Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 08:00 am CST
US military escalates presence near Venezuela as B-1B bombers conduct their third flight off the coast, part of an intensifying counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in multiple vessel strikes and dozens of casualties, raising concerns of potential regime change intentions and prompting accusations from President Maduro of US war fabrication.
US B-1B Bomber Tracked Near Venezuelan Coast Despite Trump's Denial
Oct 24, 2025 06:04 am CST
US military presence escalates near Venezuela as flight tracking data reveals a B-1B bomber approaching Venezuelan airspace before turning back, marking the second such incident in a week. President Trump denied the incident occurred despite evidence, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing US counter-narcotics operations that have resulted in multiple casualties.
Deadly Border Clash: Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Forces Exchange Heavy Fire Resulting in Dozens of Casualties
Oct 15, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Recent border clashes between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani military have escalated into the deadliest confrontation in years, resulting in dozens of casualties on both sides. The conflict, centered around the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, has involved heavy weaponry, destruction of military installations, and seizure of equipment. Both countries accuse each other of initiating hostilities amid growing regional tensions, complicated by allegations of harboring terrorist groups and coinciding with diplomatic developments in the region.
NATO Slams 'Reckless' Moscow After Intercepting Russian Jets Over Estonia
Sep 20, 2025 02:28 am CST
NATO said Friday it had scrambled aircraft to intercept Russian jets violating Estonian airspace, calling it proof of Moscow's "reckless" behaviour and the alliance's readiness to counter it.
Trump Denies Reports Netanyahu Told Him Of Qatar Attack In Advance
Sep 16, 2025 07:36 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was not informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in advance about Israel's attack in Qatar last week.
Qatar Hosts Summit After Israeli Strike In Doha, Seeks To Restrain Such Attacks
Sep 15, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Qatar hosted a summit of leaders of Arab and Islamic nations in the hopes of presenting a united response to Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week.