The US military conducted another lethal strike in the eastern Pacific, targeting a boat suspected of carrying narcotics and killing four individuals. This marks the 22nd such strike since September, resulting in at least 87 fatalities. The Pentagon faces growing questions about the legality of these attacks, particularly after reports of the defense secretary’s directive to “kill them all.” Legal experts are challenging the administration’s justification, which claims these actions are lawful under the rules of war, with some highlighting that killing incapacitated individuals is a violation of the law.
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Clara Adams’s victory in the 400-meter state championship final was undeniably impressive, but her subsequent celebration, involving a fire extinguisher provided by her father, overshadowed her athletic achievement. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) deemed her actions unacceptable, resulting in the stripping of her title and a ban from the 200-meter race. This decision sparked considerable debate, with opinions sharply divided on whether the punishment was justified.
The unusual nature of the celebration—spraying her cleats with a fire extinguisher—is certainly a focal point. Many question the rationale behind bringing such an item to a track meet, much less using it as a victory prop.… Continue reading
China has actively chosen aggression over fostering good relations with its neighbors, leading to the creation of what some are calling an “Asian NATO”. The analogy drawn between the situation in Asia and the Cold War-era NATO is quite fitting. NATO, a collective security system, was formed to defend against external threats, particularly the Soviet Union. So why would the US be accused of creating a similar defensive alliance in Asia?
The answer seems clear when we look at China’s actions in recent years. The building of military bases on artificial islands in the South China Sea, claiming territorial rights, and aggressive posturing towards neighboring countries have understandably caused concern.… Continue reading
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