A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast. But before he passed away Thursday evening, two poignant ceremonies were held on his behalf: His partner posted on social media that she had accepted a hospital-room wedding proposal carried out by his family. And the Coast Guard awarded him the Distinguished Flying Cross, one of the highest military awards for heroism during flight, as his family and crewmates watched. The rescue swimmer, Tyler Jaggers, was also promoted to petty officer 2nd class. “He demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the...
U.S Launches The First Ever America’s Counter-Cartel Coalition (A3C).
Pete Hegseth: “Today, we launched a historic effort at @SOUTHCOM — the first ever America’s Counter-Cartel Coalition (A3C). “Military leaders from across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America joining together to aggressively and urgently confront threats to our homeland and hemisphere. “The Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine is in full effect.”
Jamaica To End Decades-Long Agreement With Cuba Over Medical Missions Criticized By US
Jamaica’s foreign ministry said Thursday it was ending a decades-long agreement with Cuba involving its medical missions. The unexpected move comes as the U.S. pushes for ending such missions, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it “forced labor” and a “form of human trafficking.” The announcement was made via a statement issued by the office of Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s foreign minister, according to local media. A year ago, she said Cuba’s medical staff was important to Jamaica’s health care system, noting at the time that there were more than 400 Cuban doctors, nurses, biomedical engineers and technicians...
Former Scotland Rugby Captain Stuart Hogg’s Royal Honor Has Been Revoked By King Charles
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of a British royal honor after pleading guilty in 2024 to a charge of abusing his then-estranged wife. The 33-year-old Hogg was named a Member of the British Empire, or MBE, in December 2023 for his services to the sport, but King Charles III directed that it be “cancelled and annulled,” according to the official public record The Gazette published Thursday. Hogg had admitted to a charge accusing him of shouting and swearing at his then-wife as well as tracking her movements and sending alarming text messages. The offending took place...
2023 Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Joins Political Leaders to Celebrates Former Nigerian President Obasanjo At 89, Describes Him As An Exceptional Leader Whose Voice Continues To Resonate
Peter Obi: “Celebrating a Statesman Today, 5 March 2026, I joined other Nigerians in Abeokuta, Ogun State to celebrate the birthday of His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, two-time former President of Nigeria. Chief Obasanjo remains a towering statesman, an exceptional leader of our time whose voice continues to resonate in the affairs of our nation. I admire his steadfastness, courage, and deep sense of justice and patriotism. Over the years, he has stood as a strong advocate for national unity and a fearless critic of bad governance, constantly reminding leaders that Nigeria must rise above divisions and work together for...
U.S. Secretary Of War Joins Western Leaders To Reaffirm Commitment To Counter Narco-Terrorist Networks
Pete Hegseth: “Today, I joined leaders from across the Western Hemisphere at the Americas Counter-Cartel Conference. “Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to counter narco-terrorist networks and strengthen defense cooperation across the hemisphere.”
France To Strengthen Its Cooperation With The Lebanese Armed Forces, Urge Hezbollah To Cease Firing Toward Israel, Warns Iranian Officials Not To Drag Lebanon Further Into A War That Is Not Its Own.
President Emmanuel Macron: For Lebanon, we must act. We must make every possible effort to prevent this country, close to France, from sliding back into the fires of war. The Lebanese have the right to live in peace and security, just like all the peoples of the Middle East. Out of concern for stopping the war and preventing the worst, and following my talks with President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, I held consultations today with the Lebanese authorities at the highest levels, with the aim of putting in place a plan that leads to a halt of the military...
Türkiye Opposition Leader Özgür Özel Applauds Spaniard President Refusal To Join The War, Vows Support Against Trump’s Threat.
Dear friend Pedro, We celebrate the honorable stance you have taken against the aggression of the United States and Israel. This attitude of yours has brought Turkey and Spain even closer together. We stand by your side against all the threats from the Trump administration! A fraternal embrace. @sanchezcastejon 🇪🇸 🇹🇷
