A video of soldiers claiming to have seized power, following reports of a coup attempt against the government of Benin's President Patrice Talon, had surfaced earlier in the day.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
Juan Jose Zuniga will be held in preventive detention for 6 months. He was charged with a terrorism offence following a failed attempt to unseat the country's president in a coup.
Outgoing general commander of the army, Juan Jose Zuniga, has been arrested and public prosecutor's office is set to lead a criminal investigation into those behind the incident.
Last month’s military takeover of uranium-rich Niger was the 8th coup over the last three years in Sahel — a region that is of interest to world powers such as US, France and Russia.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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