Architect of Russia sanctions facing fresh corruption allegations

US Senator Bob Menendez was previously accused of acting as an agent on behalf of the Egyptian government US Senator Bob Menendez, a key figure in Washington’s swath of Russia sanctions, has been accused of accepting bribes from Qatar in a new federal indictment. It’s the second foreign nation that the Democratic lawmaker is alleged…

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Over 100 killed in 'terror attack' at memorial to Iranian general

At least 103 people have reportedly been killed by two explosions that ripped through a memorial to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iran’s south-central city of Kerman on Wednesday, according to media reports.

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Ukraine considers exempting men earning over $875 a month from military draft – Forbes

According to average salary statistics, only 15% of Ukrainians would have qualified in 2023 Ukrainian authorities are entertaining the idea of exempting high earners from the draft if they pay their dues in taxes, Forbes has reported, citing anonymous sources from President Vladimir Zelensky’s office. The monthly income threshold reportedly under consideration would leave most…

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