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The US military attacked a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing two people and bringing the total number of such incidents to over 60 since the 'Southern Spear' campaign began. The attack has raised questions about its legal basis and effectiveness, as critics note most fentanyl enters the US by land from Mexico.
The US military conducted an airstrike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. The attack is the latest in a series of operations targeting 'narco-terrorists.' Critics question the legality and accuracy of such strikes, citing potential civilian casualties.
Australia and Solomon Islands have agreed to negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty, covering security, trade, investment, and infrastructure. The deal aims to strengthen ties as Solomon Islands moves closer to China, marking a diplomatic win for Canberra.
El Niño, the cyclical warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, is expected to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity but increase Pacific storm formation during the 2026 cyclone season. The phenomenon disrupts global wind and rain patterns, altering where and how many tropical cyclones develop worldwide.
The Quad foreign ministers have announced a plan to develop port infrastructure in Fiji, a move seen as countering China's influence in the Pacific. The pilot project will initially focus on Suva and Lautoka ports, with potential expansion. The initiative underscores Quad's expanding role beyond security to infrastructure and economic cooperation.
A US military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean has left one person dead and two others stranded at sea, the US Southern Command said. The operation, part of 'Operation Southern Spear', has drawn criticism from human rights groups who view it as extrajudicial.
A US military strike in the eastern Pacific killed two people and left one survivor, marking the third such attack this month. SOUTHCOM claims the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, but human rights groups call the strikes extrajudicial executions.
