All articles tagged with #us military strikes
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The New York Times
Unidentified gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria, killing over 30 people and abducting several, including students from a Catholic school, shortly after the U.S. conducted military strikes in the country targeting Islamist militants.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Variety
Tony Dokoupil will begin his tenure as anchor of CBS Evening News earlier than planned, amid ongoing U.S. military actions in Venezuela and questions about CBS's journalistic stance and editorial direction under new leadership.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by CBS News
The U.S. launched military strikes on Venezuelan military and port sites amid escalating tensions with Maduro's regime, which the Venezuelan government condemns as aggression. The strikes follow increased U.S. military buildup and threats of land-based operations, with regional and international reactions including Cuba's condemnation and calls for UN intervention.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by BBC
Multiple explosions occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, with the US reportedly launching strikes on military sites, including Fuerte Tiuna, amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions and accusations of US aggression by the Venezuelan government. The strikes targeted military and strategic locations, and the situation has escalated with international denouncements from Cuba and Colombia.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by NBC News
President Trump claimed the U.S. conducted a significant strike on a Venezuelan facility involved in drug trafficking, marking a potential escalation in U.S. efforts against Venezuela, though details and confirmation are lacking.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
A senior Republican in the US House affirms that recent strikes in Nigeria and Syria align with longstanding US efforts to combat Islamic State, emphasizing consistency across administrations and highlighting ongoing threats from IS and Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Middle East Monitor
Iran's nuclear agency refuses to allow inspections of bombed nuclear sites until the IAEA defines 'post-war conditions,' citing concerns over military attacks and the legality of recent UN Security Council discussions, amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel over nuclear activities and recent strikes.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
The family of a Colombian man, Alejandro Carranza, has filed a human rights complaint against US military strikes off Colombia's coast, claiming his death was an extrajudicial killing, amid broader concerns over US operations targeting drug-carrying vessels in the region.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
Democrats in Washington introduced a bill to restrict who can be appointed as immigration judges, while Republicans won a House seat in Tennessee, with both developments highlighting ongoing political shifts. Additionally, the U.S. military conducted controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean, prompting congressional investigations, and concerns persist over federal staffing at the Department of Education affecting disability law enforcement.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
The article covers various international and domestic issues, including U.S. military strikes against drug boats from Venezuela, Jared Kushner's diplomatic activities in Russia, a personal crisis of an Afghan refugee involved in a shooting incident, the resumption of White House holiday tours, and an art exhibition at Miami's Museum of Graffiti. It highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, internal political strategies, and cultural events.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
US lawmakers are investigating reports that the Trump administration ordered a second lethal strike on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, following initial attacks that reportedly killed survivors, raising legal and ethical concerns amid ongoing US anti-narcotics operations in the Caribbean.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution led by Sen. Tim Kaine that aimed to prevent President Trump from conducting military strikes against Venezuela, amid ongoing U.S. military buildup and strikes in the region targeting alleged drug traffickers, raising concerns about escalation and executive power.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration has informed Congress that it currently lacks legal justification to launch strikes inside Venezuela and is not planning any such attacks, although it is seeking a new legal opinion to potentially justify land strikes in the future. The US has conducted 16 strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September, primarily targeting vessels linked to criminal organizations, but officials have not publicly disclosed detailed evidence connecting these vessels to drug trafficking.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration claims to have provided seven classified briefings to Congress regarding US military strikes on alleged drug boats, though lawmakers express skepticism about the transparency and sufficiency of the information received, with some calling for hearings and more detailed explanations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticizes U.S. military strikes on drug smuggling boats as illegal and ineffective, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to combat drug trafficking and warning against unilateral attacks that may cause civilian casualties and violate international law.