Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law. Saying the strikes are justified to protect Americans,

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended U_S_ military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”

“I fully support that strike,” Hegseth said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California.

Thailand said it had launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald...

Thailand conducted air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, Thai army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree confirmed on Monday, marking a sharp escalation in tensions after both countri...

Thailand launched air strikes against Cambodian positions, while both sides accused each other of breaking the ceasefire.