
Humanoid War Robots Considered for US Southern Border Patrol
Discussions are underway regarding the potential deployment of humanoid war robots to patrol the US Southern Border, aiming to combat weaponized migrant flows.
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Discussions are underway regarding the potential deployment of humanoid war robots to patrol the US Southern Border, aiming to combat weaponized migrant flows.
This article covers various South African arts and culture events, including jazz vocalist Rorisang Sechele's 'In Full Bloom' performance, fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee's new fragrance line, and Grammy-winner Zakes Bantwini's latest Afro House release.

A wildfire in France's mountainous southeastern Var department, which had previously been brought under control, flared up again, forcing authorities to evacuate nearly 2,500 people overnight. Most of the 224,000 evacuees have since been allowed to return home.

Iran has reported casualties and infrastructure damage in various southern regions following US attacks conducted overnight into Friday, with state media indicating seven deaths.

Beyond the typical 'Wild West' narrative, the rich indigenous culture of the United States can also be found in the green Southern states, with examples like the Seminoles in Florida.

The United States is deploying military forces, including transport planes, helicopters, and naval vessels, to Venezuela to assist in rescue operations and deliver aid following a disaster, as announced by the US Southern Command.

The US Southern Command confirmed a new military attack on a suspected smuggling vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in at least two fatalities and six survivors.

Property website Rightmove's analysis identified Britain's leading hotspot for house price growth, revealing a longer-term 'north versus south' divide in the market.

The U.S. Southern Command reported a fourth strike on a drug boat within a week, resulting in the deaths of three "narco-terrorists."

Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against a former court clerk whose actions led to his murder convictions being vacated. The lawsuit follows allegations of jury tampering and improper conduct by the clerk during his trial.

Texas officials reported that six migrants, including a 14-year-old, were discovered dead in a shipping container at a railyard along the southern border, with extreme heat identified as the likely cause.
SriLankan Airlines has been recognized with two prestigious South Asia awards at the PAX 2026 event.

US envoys are traveling to Islamabad for potential talks, but Iran's foreign minister, also in Pakistan, has ruled out direct negotiations with the American delegation. This creates uncertainty about the format and outcome of any diplomatic efforts.
Curious South Koreans are increasingly turning to "AI shamans" for fortune-telling, reflecting a blend of traditional beliefs and modern technology.

A collection of photographs by Gordon Parks documents black family life in postwar Alabama, highlighting the dignity and resilience of people living under discriminatory Jim Crow laws in the US South.

The death of Lee Geun-an, a notorious South Korean police officer known for his torture methods, has reopened painful memories of human rights abuses during the country's authoritarian rule.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his cooperation in repatriating notorious South Korean criminal Park Wang-yeol, who was convicted of drug trafficking and murder in Manila and has now been extradited after serving a 60-year term.

An unprecedented heatwave in March has shattered temperature records across the US Southwest, with scientists stating such extreme heat would be 'virtually impossible' without climate change.

A historic March heatwave is affecting the US Southwest, with record high temperatures and heat alerts. Scientists say this record-breaking heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' without the climate crisis.
Weather officials are warning that an upcoming heatwave is expected to shatter temperature records across Southern California and the US Southwest, with Los Angeles specifically bracing for record March heat.

IRAQ's oil company Basra plans to drastically reduce oil production at numerous southern fields as part of an emergency plan activated due to transit disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and...

Military forces from Ecuador and the United States have initiated joint operations against designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador to combat narcoterrorism, as announced by the US Southern Command.

Actress Taapsee Pannu comments on the differences in how women are depicted in Hindi versus South Indian cinema, noting a focus on 'cleavage' in the former and 'navel' in the latter.
A severe storm system has prompted tornado warnings across the Southern United States, with significant activity reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The CEO of Foundation, Sankaet Pathak, has proposed that humanoid robots could be deployed for autonomous surveillance and reconnaissance along the rugged terrain of the US southern border.

Portugal cautions that if the European debate becomes solely organized around an East versus South axis, the country risks being marginalized and losing its influence within the continent.
Israel is bracing for a record heatwave this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 47°C in the Sea of Galilee region and affecting various southern and northern areas.
Kudzu, originally planted in the US South during the 1930s to combat soil erosion, has since become an aggressive invasive species, sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land.

Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie's album 'After Midnight' has earned a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the prestigious South African Music Awards (SAMAs).

Agricultural workers in the American south-west are facing a heightened risk of human infection during a screwworm outbreak. Despite their increased exposure, these workers often encounter challenges in accessing necessary healthcare.
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can be fatal if untreated, has been detected in the US Southwest for the first time since the 1970s, raising concerns for pet owners.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. forces, in coordination with Venezuelan security services, conducted a 'swift and lethal' operation to eliminate a Tren De Aragua kingpin in Venezuela.

The US Southern Command launched another attack on a vessel in the Pacific, resulting in two fatalities. The anti-drug trafficking operation, ongoing since September 2025, has yet to provide evidence of drug transport.

An article highlights Cilento, a region in Southern Italy's Campania, as a less-known but captivating travel destination balancing wild nature and authentic charm.

Jazmine Ulloa, author of 'El Paso,' discusses the overlooked history of migration through the city and its impact on the US Southwest in a new interview.

Cultural scientist Karin Harasser's book 'Des Teufels Leibspeise' examines the cultural collision between Europe and indigenous peoples of South America, viewing the Baroque era as the first age of such encounters.

The US Southern Command reported a "lethal kinetic strike" on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations, killing two people, as the overall death toll in related operations climbs above 180.
The US Southern Command has carried out attacks on suspected narco-terrorist ships in the Pacific for the third day in a row.

The famous Southern Owls of Šiauliai, particularly a female owl, have become a delight for internet users, with thousands following the adventures of the recently expanded family. The article playfully suggests the owl's gaze is challenging.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected just a few hundred miles from the US southern border, prompting concerns about its potential reinvasion and the necessary measures to prevent it.
T'way Air is offering special deals for flights to various South Korean cities, including Seoul, Daegu, Busan, and Jeju.

US Southern Command announced that US forces conducted a 'lethal kinetic strike' on a suspected drug-smuggling boat, resulting in two deaths and one survivor, who were then turned over to the Costa Rican coast guard.
Authorities have made arrests following the deaths of inmates inside an infamous South Carolina prison. The incident prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Set along the Salerno–Reggio Calabria highway, the documentary from director and DOP Rosario Minervini promises "a visual and emotional journey through the lives of those who inhabit its margins."

The US military and Ecuadorian forces have initiated joint operations against designated terrorist organizations, as announced by US Southern Command.

President Trump faced criticism online after the US Southern Command announced joint military operations with Ecuadorian forces targeting 'designated terrorist organizations'.

Exclusive: Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela for security talks Reuters

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from Texas have been recalled across the US south and south-west due to a salmonella outbreak, elevated to the FDA's highest-risk warning.
A study reveals that a Pacific Ocean warming trend has increased wildfire areas in the southwestern United States by 22% while simultaneously reducing them in eastern Australia by 19%.

As extreme heat continues to affect the Southern and Western United States, experts are emphasizing safety measures, including the importance of immersion in cold water for heat stroke survival, to reduce long-term complications.
Los Angeles is experiencing building heat as a significant hot spell is anticipated to sweep across the US Southwest region.
US cities in the South, once known for their affordability, are now experiencing a 'Southern Squeeze' as rising costs make them increasingly expensive for residents.

The Hrady CZ festival, a touring showcase of Czech music, is entering its third decade and will now set up stages in Hluboká nad Vltavou, replacing its previous South Bohemian stop, with Daniel Landa, Mirai, and Rybičky 48 as headliners.

The US military announced another operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting a vessel suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. One person was killed and two others survived during the action, according to US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
A significant reverse migration is altering the political landscape of Southern states in the US, with Republicans reportedly engaging in gerrymandering in response to the return of Black voters.

A famous South Korean YouTuber has been arrested on charges of spreading defamation against popular actor Kim Soo-hyun, following a scandal after the death of a 24-year-old.

Several US southern states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee, are quickly redrawing congressional maps. This effort aims to eliminate Democratic districts and diminish the influence of Black voters, following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Voting rights activists are shocked by the swift action of US southern states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, which are redrawing congressional maps to favor white voters following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Dangerous severe weather conditions are forecast to impact the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an anti-extremism group, has been criminally charged by the U.S. government. The charges reportedly stem from allegations of fraud related to the organization's use of paid informants within hate groups.

Twenty highly venomous spiders, originally from South America, have been discovered in the basement of a university in Tübingen, Germany. Experts suggest the likelihood of a bite is low despite their presence.

Reports of Apollo Global Management planning a second headquarters in the US South have reignited debate over a business exodus under NYC Mayor Mamdani, though data suggests the office real estate market is growing.

The US Southern Command announced that American forces carried out another strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.

Parts of the central and southwestern United States are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and breaking records, including significant temperature swings in areas like Kansas, leading to heat warnings and high wildfire risk. The US Southwest heat wave continues to tumble records and raise fire risk across the region.
US Southern Command said in a post on X on Friday that it immediately notified the US Coast Guard to activate a search for survivor

The US military is monitoring 23 Chinese port projects and 12 space-enabling facilities across Latin America and considers every one of them “a potential dual-use asset” that could support Chinese military operations, the top US commander for South America told Congress on Tuesday. General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), made the disclosure during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on US military posture in the western hemisphere. Asked by Lance Gooden, a...
The United States launched another attack in the Pacific Ocean against a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, killing six people, according to the US Southern Command.
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro announced plans to establish a $250 million endowment aimed at supporting Latino community groups across the US Southwest.
The US military conducted an attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of three alleged drug terrorists, according to the US Southern Command. This is part of a series of operations that have collectively killed nearly 150 people.

US Military Blows Up 3 Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 11, After Lull Since January The Pentagon's whole anti-narco boat operations fell relatively silent for the past more than a month in the wake of the January 3rd US military raid on Venezuela to overthrow the Maduro government. Surely there was still drug trafficking off Latin America, but with 'mission accomplished' in Caracas the public PR 'anti-drug' pretext was no longer needed, apparently. But suddenly, this week, the US military has begun its strikes on alleged drug boats again, with US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Tuesday having announced its forces launched drone assaults on three alleged drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean on Monday. In total eleven people were killed in the renewed operation. "Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations," SOUTHCOM said Tuesday in a post to X. Illustrative narco-boats file, via X. The military statements said the three boats were allegedly "operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations." The post further referred to those killed as "male narco-terrorists," detailing that eight were killed on two boats in the eastern Pacific - or the Western side of Latin America - and three were killed on a boat in the Caribbean. No American forces were harmed, the post said, in the assault conducted at the direction of Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, who serves as the commander of Southern Command. War (Defense) Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated the fresh strikes in a post on X, writing, "Turns out President’s Day — under President Trump — is not a good day to run drugs." For all the momentary celebrations at the Pentagon, the supposed 'war on drugs' will be circular and never-ending, as it's been over the past many decades, spanning presidencies. But this is really about American influence and 'ownership' of the region and total dominance of the Western hemisphere. From Vietnam to Iraq to Libya to Syria to Iran, Washington is always looking for some kind of casus belli - even if it has to be manufactured - to sell war to the American people. Turns out President’s Day — under President Trump — is not a good day to run drugs. https://t.co/8c5wMmQbQ2 February 17, 2026 Going back several years, the single biggest sources of the world's fentanyl trade have been consistently identified as China and Mexico. At this point it's impossible to know, and hasn't been disclosed, whether any of the well over 25 boats blown up by US military action off Latin America since September were actually loaded with fentanyl, or in what quantities. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 19:40