As the US military presence in the Caribbean intensifies, Russia and Venezuela have joined forces to condemn what they describe as "escalatory steps" by Washington in the region, TASS reported.
Speaking at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday beside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman, Trump praised the Navy's efforts to combat what he called "cartel terrorists", noting that another vessel had been hit on Saturday (local time).
Philippines President Bongbong Marcos commended India as a sincere friend to the Philippines and expressed anticipation for the further strengthening of bilateral and regional partnerships in the years ahead.