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April 16, 2026

US kills 3 alleged drug traffickers in another Eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. carried out a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing three suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Southern Command said.

April 12, 2026

NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight

NASA targets the moon's south pole for a future base as Artemis III prepares to test critical docking maneuvers in Earth's orbit launching next year.

March 29, 2026

North Korea tests solid-fuel missile engine as Kim boosts threat to US mainland

Kim Jong Un oversaw a new solid-fuel rocket engine test, state media reports, as North Korea pushes to upgrade its long-range strategic strike capabilities.

March 27, 2026

Helicopter crashes into ocean off Hawaii coast, leaving multiple dead and injured

Three people were killed and two others injured Thursday when a helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed into the ocean off Kauai, Hawaii.

March 20, 2026

Video captures US strike on suspected narco vessel in Eastern Pacific, Coast Guard searches for 3 survivors

U.S. forces struck an alleged narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, leaving three survivors and no U.S. military casualties reported.

February 24, 2026

US forces interdict another fugitive tanker ship in Indian Ocean

U.S. forces intercept fugitive oil tanker "Bertha" in Indian Ocean as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade reaches global waters, officials announced Tuesday.

February 21, 2026

US military kills 3 in latest strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

The U.S. military killed three alleged narco-terrorists in a Pacific strike on a suspected drug vessel, bringing the total casualties to 147 in 42 operations.

February 17, 2026

US moves to expand missiles in Philippines, putting China within range

U.S. expands advanced missile deployments in northern Philippines, positioning Tomahawk-capable systems within 1,000+ miles of Chinese military assets.

February 14, 2026

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet; travelers react

Amtrak will unveil new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization brings significant upgrades, and travelers weighed in.

February 8, 2026

Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat

Congressional commission chair and vice chair warn Chinese-funded runways and ports across the Pacific Islands may provide future military access for Beijing