Author Archives: David Isenberg

A LASA T-Bird for Libya in Cyprus

A LASA T-Bird for Libya in Cyprus YU-TSH: How a light surveillance and attack aircraft ended up in a Paphos hangar Gerjon Sep 26 YU-TSH, a LASA T-Bird (converted Thrush 510G)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘The American friends’: New court files expose Sheldon Adelson’s security team in US spy operation against Julian Assange

‘The American friends’: New court files expose Sheldon Adelson’s security team in US spy operation against Julian Assange Max Blumenthal·May 14, 2020 An exclusive investigation by The Grayzone reveals new details… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Spyware ‘found on phones of five French cabinet members’

Spyware ‘found on phones of five French cabinet members’ Mediapart claims indicate that devices were targeted by NSO’s Pegasus spyware Phones belonging to French education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, left, and minister… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Aircraft under police guard over possible links to arms smuggling

Aircraft under police guard over possible links to arms smuggling By Evie Andreou   September 21, 2021     A small aircraft that has been in Cyprus since 2019 and is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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French government confirms cabinet ministers’ phones bore traces of Pegasus spyware, news outlet reports

French government confirms cabinet ministers’ phones bore traces of Pegasus spyware, news outlet reports The numbers were on a list of more than 50,000 that sparked an investigation into the misuse… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serviced in Serbia: The Lethal Crop Duster Destined for War in Libya

Investigation Serviced in Serbia: The Lethal Crop Duster Destined for War in Libya Illustration: Igor Vujcic Sasa Dragojlo Belgrade BIRN May 20, 202108:23 A UN probe into the conflict in Libya… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group

Contract woes Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group By Jeune Afrique Posted on Friday, 17 September 2021 17:54 One of Touadéra’s bodyguards, from the Russian company Sewa Security,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Dumbest Aspects of the Apparent Coup Attempt in Venezuela

venezuela May 5, 2020 The Dumbest Aspects of the Apparent Coup Attempt in Venezuela By Matt Stieb Venezuelan authorities patrol where the alleged attack took place outside Caracas. Photo: Rayner Pena/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Soldiers of no flag carry no allegiance

Soldiers of no flag carry no allegiance Tuesday, 07 September 2021 | Bhopinder Singh      In the wake of the US pullback from Afghanistan, there is clear and present danger of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Judge won’t toss out challenge to arrests by private ICE contractors

September 3, 202112:00 PM EDTLast Updated 22 days ago Judge won’t toss out challenge to arrests by private ICE contractors By Daniel Wiessner 4 minute read REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Summary   Law… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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