Security

US Strike Hits Narco-Terror Cell in Ecuador

SOUTHCOM says U.S. forces supported Ecuadorian troops in a targeted strike against a narco-terrorist supply complex. The Pentagon released a statement and unclassified video. Here are the facts and the questions the press release did not answer.

Iranian Drones Hit U.S. Embassy in Riyadh

At least two Iranian drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Tuesday evening, officials say. No injuries were reported and the embassy was empty at the time, but Americans in the kingdom were told to shelter in place.

China’s Kung Fu Robots Are Backflipping Fast

State TV showed humanoid robots doing kung fu, parkour and backflips during the Lunar New Year gala. The display is both a tech demo and a big piece of PR. Progress is real. So are questions about intent, scale and oversight.

Miami Airport Evacuated Over Suspicious Package

Miami International Airport was cleared Sunday evening after staff found unattended luggage near departures. Bomb squad units were called and at least three concourses were emptied while officers investigated. The disruption came as a major snowstorm was already delaying flights across the Eastern United States.