US military says four killed in Caribbean boat strike
The US military says it has struck a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people it described as being involved in drug smuggling. The attack was carried out as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to the US Southern Command, which oversees American forces in the region. A video released with the statement showed the vessel being hit, though the image quality was described as grainy.The command said confirmed intelligence showed the boat's active involvement in narco-trafficking. It said the four people killed were "narco-terrorists", using language that reflects the administration's framing of the campaign against suspected drug traffickers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for older service members
The Pentagon has moved ahead with a policy of mandatory testosterone testing for US service members aged 30 and older, after pausing an earlier version of the plan in September. New guidelines released on Friday set out uniform screening standards and treatment pathways for testosterone deficiencies. The policy applies only to male service members, while younger personnel may request testing if they want.The measure was first announced in July by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said it was intended to identify possible testosterone deficiency and help soldiers operate at their "absolute best". A Pentagon release quoted him as saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:41 LONDON
