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Daily Archives: September 23, 2026
More arrests made in Haitian president’s 2021 assassination
More arrests made in Haitian president’s 2021 assassination by Grace Bellinghausen Mon, September 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM 7VIEW ALL PHOTOS Federal authorities have arrested additional suspects in connection with the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
18 suspects in 2021 Haiti president’s killing sent to US for trial
18 suspects in 2021 Haiti president’s killing sent to US for trial Suspects flown to Florida as US prosecutors expand case over mercenary plot against Jovenel Moise Agence France-Presse Published: 7:52am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Poland is not creating a mercenary force in Ukraine, but…
Poland is not creating a mercenary force in Ukraine, but… 22.09.2026 15:07 Polish Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has commented on Polish mercenaries fighting alongside the Ukrainian Armed Forces in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
On September 16, a delegation from Powerus, a year-old United States drone company backed by two sons of President Donald Trump, was received by Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at military headquarters in Rawalpindi.
A day later, the company announced it had received a “limited procurement order” from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence for unmanned aerial systems. It also said it had signed a separate memorandum of understanding (MoU) with senior Pakistani defence officials.
Neither the value of the order nor the systems involved have been disclosed. But for analysts studying Pakistan’s venture in drone technology, even bigger concerns have arisen from information that has since emerged.
Less than three months earlier, the same company had given an Indian defence manufacturer the exclusive right to make and sell its drone interceptor technology in India. And one of the cofounders of Powerus is an Israeli military veteran. Pakistan does not recognise Israel and accuses it of carrying out a genocide in Gaza.
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Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses
Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses The rapid escalation of Russian aerial attacks behind the Ukrainian front lines is pushing Kyiv to ‘outsource’ part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role Analysts say lack of progress against terrorism shows mercenaries primarily are used to safeguard elites By ADFSeptember 22, 20264 Mins Read An armored vehicle… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US expands its prosecution of 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
US expands its prosecution of 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president Image Credits : Reuters Reuters 22 September 2026, 21:25 [SAST] The United States over the weekend dramatically expanded its prosecution of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Delhi court grants default bail to 6 Ukrainians in Myanmar drone training camp case
September 23, 2026 Delhi court grants default bail to 6 Ukrainians in Myanmar drone training camp case Copy LinkXWhatsAppShare By Pioneer News Service Photo Credits: PTI A Delhi court on Wednesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors?
Is Board of Peace handing Gaza over to private contractors? This would further blur the line between aid and military operations, causing more suffering for Palestinians Apr 07, 2026 As President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay
Firm that brokered ICE’s warehouse deals wins $655 million contract to build at sites from Honolulu to Guantánamo Bay The joint venture pairs SK2, which helped the agency buy warehouses for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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