Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats

Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s inspector general said Monday that it’s investigating U.S. Southern Command over its targeting of alleged drug-smuggling boats in the military’s campaign against drug cartels, which some critics have argued is illegal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Southern Command has targeted…

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U.S. sinks 6 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. sinks 6 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz

The leader of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah has reiterated the group’s rejection of an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that was brokered by the U.S.  “There is no ceasefire in Lebanon, but rather continuous Israeli-American aggression,” declared Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem in a written statement Monday, vowing that Hezbollah would “remain patient and continue…

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Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines | US-Israel war on Iran News

Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines | US-Israel war on Iran News

Listen to this article | 5 mins info Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member, after projectiles struck three vessels in Gulf waters, according to reports. The ships targeted in late-night ⁠attacks on Wednesday in the Gulf near Iraq were the Marshall Islands-flagged…

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Colombia’s president calls US attacks on alleged drug boats ‘act of tyranny’

Colombia’s president calls US attacks on alleged drug boats ‘act of tyranny’

Watch: Colombia’s President accuses Trump of “act of tyranny” in BBC interview US airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea are an “act of tyranny”, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro told the BBC in an interview where he also called for criminal proceedings against US officials if investigations find Colombians were killed in the…

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For ‘Miami Vice’ fans, the fast cars, fast boats and designer suits are still worth celebrating

For ‘Miami Vice’ fans, the fast cars, fast boats and designer suits are still worth celebrating

MIAMI — With its pastel suits, fast cars, and a soundtrack that made TV history, “Miami Vice” was the show that helped define a decade. It’s hard to forget that iconic drive from the pilot episode, underscored by Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” “Miami Vice” wasn’t just another cop show. It redefined the genre, blending…

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