Sunday, May 24th
Last update08:26:43 AM GMT
International Blackwater gunboats will protect ships
The American security company Blackwater is planning to cash in on the rising threat of piracy on the high seas by launching a flotilla of gunboats for hire by the shipping companies.
The firm, which gained international notoriety when its staff killed civilians in Iraq, has already equipped one vessel, called The McArthur, which will carry up to 40 armed guards and have a landing pad for an attack helicopter.
 Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a massive strike of missiles and drones early on Sunday,... |
 France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory, French Foreign Minister... | ||
 US authorities have temporarily banned green-card holders from entering the country if they have traveled to... |
 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said continued support for Ukraine is central to the alliance’s security,... |
