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US military seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

This marks the tenth oil tanker interdiction by the Trump administration since the practice began in early December

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Massive blackout hits Dominican Republic for the second time in three months

The Dominican Republic has briefly been hit by a country-wide blackout in the second such outage in the past three months, triggering concerns about the stability of the Caribbean nation’s power grid

The Independent UK · Feb 24

US launches another strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3

Monday’s attack brought the death toll to at least 151 people

The Independent UK · Feb 23

US military strikes three alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 11 people

US forces struck three vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Eleven individuals on board were killed. These actions are part of a campaign that began in September. The US military previously justified lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. This approach contrasts with earlier law enforcement methods.

The Times of India · Feb 17

Premier League boosted by 25% rise in South American rights with £450m ESPN deal

ESPN has agreed to extend its longstanding South American and Caribbean partnership with the Premier League until 2031

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Everyone’s Booking the Obvious—The Savvy Set Heads to Canouan

In the southern Grenadines, pristine sand and quietly luxurious stays offer a compelling alternative to the usual Caribbean circuit.

Marie Claire · Feb 16

'International waters are not sanctuary': US forces intercept sanctioned Venezuelan ship Veronica III in Indian Ocean — video

US military forces on Sunday boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to curb illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela.

The Times of India · Feb 15

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The Independent UK · Feb 15

US Southern Command sinks new boat, kills 3 near Venezuela

The US military on Friday said it 'eliminated' a vessel allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Caribbean waters, killing three of the vessel's crew members.

Euronews · Feb 14

Watch: US military conducted a 'lethal kinetic strike' on 'terrorist' vessel in Carribbean; 3 killed

The US military conducted a deadly strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people. The operation is part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against drug cartels, which has resulted in 133 deaths through 38 attacks since September in Caribbean and eastern Pacific waters.

The Times of India · Feb 14