14 killed in U.S. strikes on alleged drug-running boats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor.

Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region

Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.