China to NATO: why should we listen to you? (Full Show)

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Beijing to join NATO-led talks on missile restriction. He complains that China is increasing its nuclear capability at a breakneck pace and “without any limitation or constraint.” While still dwarfed by the arsenals of US and Russia, China has responded with bluster and pointed out NATO’s hypocrisy and double standards on nuclear proliferation. … Read More >China to NATO: why should we listen to you? (Full Show)

Thanks to US abandoning weapons in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters now better armed than Ukrainian Army – Russia’s defense minister

Russia’s defense minister has claimed that the US left behind more than 100 Javelin portable anti-tank missile systems in Afghanistan. Sergey Shoigu now believes that the militant group is better equipped than the Ukrainian Army. … Read More >Thanks to US abandoning weapons in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters now better armed than Ukrainian Army – Russia’s defense minister

Additional explosions heard in Kabul were controlled demolition of ammo by US forces, not further attacks – Taliban

The Taliban has belatedly reached out to calm the nerves of Kabul residents after the terrorist attacks at the airport, explaining the most recent explosions are only the US military destroying ammunition ahead of their departure. … Read More >Additional explosions heard in Kabul were controlled demolition of ammo by US forces, not further attacks – Taliban

Russian marine commandos able to silently drop from skies into seas with advanced new parachute designed for underwater combat

Bringing a new meaning to the term ‘skydiving’, a new parachute unveiled by Russian designers will enable troops to jump from high altitudes above the ocean, before descending deep into the waters below as part of covert missions. … Read More >Russian marine commandos able to silently drop from skies into seas with advanced new parachute designed for underwater combat

Russia to expand navy with new warships & nuclear subs as Putin says new tech, from AI to robotics, will drive next-gen weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that the country’s shipyards have begun work on half a dozen new vessels for its growing navy, and that Moscow is now planning to revamp its armed forces with cutting-edge hardware. … Read More >Russia to expand navy with new warships & nuclear subs as Putin says new tech, from AI to robotics, will drive next-gen weapons

Taliban acquires US military biometric devices that can identify Afghans who assisted coalition efforts – reports

The Taliban has reportedly seized US military biometrics equipment that could expose Afghans who helped coalition forces – since they contain identifying data like iris scans and fingerprints as well as biographical information. … Read More >Taliban acquires US military biometric devices that can identify Afghans who assisted coalition efforts – reports

Taliban Fighters With US Weapons and American Gear Pose for Iwo Jima Flag Raising-Style Photoshoot

While the Sunni extremist group banned television, radio and newspapers during its original reign over Afghanistan in the 1990s, it has proven extremely adept at using social media to spread its message, and propaganda, in its more recent campaign against the US and its Kabul government allies. … Read More >Taliban Fighters With US Weapons and American Gear Pose for Iwo Jima Flag Raising-Style Photoshoot