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The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of drug trafficking, the first such attack in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug boats has surpassed 210, and the Trump administration is seeking to extend the offensive onto land in Latin America despite criticism and questions over evidence.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, to discuss potential areas of common ground such as housing, immigration, and cost of living. The meeting, first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by multiple outlets, has drawn reactions from both parties, with Speaker Mike Johnson downplaying its significance while some Democrats express concerns.
A phenomenon born on social media has turned into live competitions across Latin America, with teenagers facing off in 'aura battles' judged on charisma and meme references. The recent Mexico City edition drew participants and onlookers, though reports differ on prize amounts and event details.
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily ship transits from 36 to 32 by mid-September due to drought linked to El Niño. Meanwhile, shipping costs have surged, with one vessel reportedly paying $4 million to skip the queue, as the Iran war diverts traffic away from other key routes.