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  • NATO drill turns eerie after US troops vanish without a trace in this Arab nation
    A major NATO-linked military exercise in Morocco has taken a dramatic turn after two U.S. service members went missing near coastal cliffs during African Lion 2026 drills. The large-scale war game involving thousands of troops from multiple nations was abruptly halted as search and rescue operations intensified. Helicopters, drones and maritime teams are now combing the Atlantic waters off Cap Draa amid fears the soldiers may have fallen into the ocean. While officials say no foul play is suspec
     

NATO drill turns eerie after US troops vanish without a trace in this Arab nation

3 May 2026 at 20:20
A major NATO-linked military exercise in Morocco has taken a dramatic turn after two U.S. service members went missing near coastal cliffs during African Lion 2026 drills. The large-scale war game involving thousands of troops from multiple nations was abruptly halted as search and rescue operations intensified. Helicopters, drones and maritime teams are now combing the Atlantic waters off Cap Draa amid fears the soldiers may have fallen into the ocean. While officials say no foul play is suspected, the incident has raised serious questions about safety during high-risk military exercises in volatile times.

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  • Countdown to next round of Iran war begins? Trump rushes C-17s & US troops toward Mojtaba’s doorstep
    A sudden surge in U.S. military air traffic toward the Gulf is raising fresh fears of a new Iran war. Flight tracking data shows multiple C-17 and C-5 cargo planes moving troops and heavy equipment closer to the region, supported by aerial refueling tankers and surveillance aircraft. The buildup comes as Iran pushes a ceasefire plan while warning Washington to lift its blockade. Donald Trump has signaled doubts about reaching a deal, even as military options remain on the table. With both sides
     

Countdown to next round of Iran war begins? Trump rushes C-17s & US troops toward Mojtaba’s doorstep

3 May 2026 at 19:58
A sudden surge in U.S. military air traffic toward the Gulf is raising fresh fears of a new Iran war. Flight tracking data shows multiple C-17 and C-5 cargo planes moving troops and heavy equipment closer to the region, supported by aerial refueling tankers and surveillance aircraft. The buildup comes as Iran pushes a ceasefire plan while warning Washington to lift its blockade. Donald Trump has signaled doubts about reaching a deal, even as military options remain on the table. With both sides hardening positions, the risk of escalation is rising fast.

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  • Trump aide’s boastful 'total control' claim collides with fresh attack near Hormuz Strait
    A fresh attack near the Strait of Hormuz has cast serious doubt on U.S. claims of “complete control” over the critical waterway. A bulk carrier was reportedly struck by small boats just days after Washington asserted dominance in the region. Maritime authorities have warned vessels to exercise extreme caution as tensions escalate. The incident is part of a growing pattern of attacks since the war began, highlighting persistent instability. With competing narratives from the U.S. and Iran, the qu
     

Trump aide’s boastful 'total control' claim collides with fresh attack near Hormuz Strait

3 May 2026 at 19:50
A fresh attack near the Strait of Hormuz has cast serious doubt on U.S. claims of “complete control” over the critical waterway. A bulk carrier was reportedly struck by small boats just days after Washington asserted dominance in the region. Maritime authorities have warned vessels to exercise extreme caution as tensions escalate. The incident is part of a growing pattern of attacks since the war began, highlighting persistent instability. With competing narratives from the U.S. and Iran, the question now is who truly holds power over one of the world’s most vital oil routes.

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  • California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River Roque Planas
    Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessfulThe states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years aimed at buying time while negotiations remain deadlocked over the future of shrinking reservoirs filled by the Colorado River.The Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people in the American west. But the two massive reservoirs filled by the river, Lake M
     

California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River

3 May 2026 at 19:32

Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessful

The states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years aimed at buying time while negotiations remain deadlocked over the future of shrinking reservoirs filled by the Colorado River.

The Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people in the American west. But the two massive reservoirs filled by the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, both stand at historically low levels, after consistent overdrawing coupled with reduced snowpack and warming from climate change.

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