IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers Rescheduling around the nor'easter makes sense but I hope the October date holds up. Maya Lindstrom Pakistan should tighten its side of the border so groups like this stop using it as a route. Reader Israel is always my first suspect. British Arms Brokers Jailed 16 Years Over Warzone Deals — Sep 23, 2026David Greenhalgh, 68, and Greek national Christos Farmakis, 48, were jailed for 16 years in London for orchestrating tens of millions of pounds in illegal arms deals, including ex-Soviet fighter jets and missiles to war zones such as Sudan, South Sudan and Libya, between 2009 and 2016. Farmakis was tried in absentia after fleeing the UK, while Greenhalgh faced sentencing in person, with prosecutors noting forged end-user certificates to disguise weapon destinations.
Sam Okafor These arms dealers fueled conflicts in Sudan and Libya for years, so 16 years behind bars is a fair outcome for the damage caused.Jared Kim Renewing the F-16 fleet through local partnerships could keep more money and expertise inside the country long term. UFC 333 Title Fights Headline Abu Dhabi Press ConferenceSports — Sep 16, 2026UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24 features Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev, with Petr Yan facing Merab Dvalishvili in a co-main event, as the four fighters and other key card participants attended a media press conference. In addition to UFC 333 coverage, MMA outlets preview UFC 331 with faceoffs among Tsarukyan, Ruffy, Steveson, Sharaf, Freire, and Choi, highlighting the ongoing build-up to the events and the variety of main-card matchups discussed at the official press events.
Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region. Marcus Bell Scrambling jets over a single drone shows how jumpy things have gotten along that border lately. 
