'Be a real man': Russian army launches recruitment drive April 25, 2023 at 05:45PM

Russia has launched a massive PR campaign in which the government is trying to recruit around 400,000 volunteers. Those that sign a contract with Russia's defence ministry are promised a monthly salary worth at least $2,450, a daily bonus of around $100 for taking part in offensive military operations and at least $615 if they capture or destroy enemy weapons and military equipment.

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport April 25, 2023 at 04:22PM

The Taliban killed the Islamic State militant responsible for the suicide bombing that left 13 US troops and 170 Afghans dead at the Kabul airport during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. US intelligence confirmed that the Islamic State leader was killed in southern Afghanistan during battles between the Taliban and the group’s affiliate early this month. The US played no role in the killing and did not coordinate with the Taliban.

Israel marks 75th anniversary amid doubt and division April 24, 2023 at 10:56PM

19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group April 24, 2023 at 10:50PM

The emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will meet in Cape Town on June 2-3 to discuss its enlargement. Saudi Arabia and Iran are among the countries who’ve formally asked to join the group.