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Hegseth's Announcement Of Operation 'Southern Spear' Sparks Speculation About Further Escalation Against Venezuela

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday Operation Southern Spear, which is aimed at targeting "narco-terrorists" and defend "our homeland from the drugs that are killing our people." The publication has led to speculation about whether an escalation is coming.

Latin Times

Venezuela’s Maduro urges Trump to avoid Afghanistan-style ‘forever war’

Authoritarian leader calls for US to make peace amid military buildup and strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats

The Guardian - UK

Hegseth announces military’s Operation Southern Spear against ‘narco-terrorists’ after Trump briefed on strike options

President met with top generals earlier this week to discuss best means of tackling drug smugglers in Latin America, according to a report

The Independent UK

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Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear in "America's neighborhood"

America is massing warships, including the world's largest aircraft carrier, in and around the Caribbean.

Axios

The Latest: Federal offices reopen as the government shutdown ends

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

The Independent UK

DOJ Reportedly Shielded Troops From Prosecution For Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel said in a classified opinion that troops taking part in the military operation in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific won't be exposed to prosecution for their actions, according to a new report.

Latin Times

US strikes against boats in Caribbean ‘disregard international law’, French minister says

G7 foreign ministers questioned Marco Rubio about the attacks on what the Trump administration claims are drug smugglers

The Guardian - UK

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Defense industry heaps praise on Hegseth's weapons-buying reformation

Pete Hegseth's defense-industry speech was the antithesis of his Quantico rally just weeks ago.

Axios

Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

Euronews

Veteran's Day Turns Ugly As Trump 'Disrespects' Ceremony - Kins Tell Him To 'Burn In Hell'

On 11 Nov 2025, Trump renames Veterans Day 'Victory Day' at Arlington, praises 'Secretary of War' Hegseth, boasts VA gains—igniting backlash over politicisation & facts

International Business Times UK

A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in

There were just two women in the Navy Special Warfare combat crew as of the 2024 budget year

The Independent UK

US military kills six people in strikes on alleged drug boats, says Hegseth

Six people were killed in two new strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, November 10.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Supreme Court upholds its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide

The Independent UK

Hegseth says six people killed in two new US attacks on alleged drug boats

US defense secretary says without providing evidence that dead from strikes in eastern Pacific were ‘narco-terrorists’

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For female veterans in Congress, it’s a small club - Roll Call

“People are sort of afraid to poke their heads up and recognize that we should be talking about women who serve,” one says.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Predicts Air Travel Will 'Slow To A Trickle' Ahead Of Thanksgiving, Says Pete Hegseth Offered Military ATCs Amid Staffing Woes

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that air travel will be significantly impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 41st day.

Latin Times

Former State Department Officials Warn Trump Needs Congressional Approval to Continue Venezuela Military Campaign

According to experts, the Trump administration cannot continue its campaign in Venezuela without explicit Congressional approval once the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit expires on Nov. 3.

The Guardian - US

Everybody panic – the workplace has become too ‘feminized’!

This week, Mexico’s president was groped in public. But a New York Times podcast is fretting about excessive wokeness

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Latin Times

Trump Officials Admit Identities of Those Killed in Caribbean Vessel Bombings Often Unknown Ahead of Strikes

A former International Criminal Court chief prosecutor claimied on Thursday that the vessel strikes would qualify under international law as a crime against humanity

The Independent UK

Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is revamping how the military buys weapons, shifting the focus away from producing advanced and complex technology and toward products that can be made and delivered quickly

Latin Times

AP Investigation Shows People Operating Targeted Boats In The Caribbean Were 'Running Drugs' But Claims 'Reality Is More Nuanced'

A new investigation revealed that people operating boats targeted by U.S. strikes were indeed running drugs, but were not high-up in criminal organizations

Latin Times

Maduro Reportedly Open To Leaving Venezuela In Exchange For Amnesty And 'Comfortable Exile': Report

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro would be open to leaving power in exchange for amnesty for him and his lieutenants, the lifting of the bounties on his head and a comfortable exile, according to a new report

Latin Times

U.S. Has Now Killed At Least 70 In Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels

The death toll of U.S. strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific has now reached at least 70 following the latest episode on Thursday.

Euronews

Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three

The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea fired at least 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

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