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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian companies ready to recruit workers from Africa and India en masse โ€“ Russian media

Russian companies are looking to recruit workers from Africa and India due to a labor shortage exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israeli security official warns the "Haredim" against espionage for Iran

An Israeli security official has issued an unprecedented warning to the Haredi Jewish community about attempts to recruit them for espionage on behalf of Iran.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

CIA posts on social media to recruit spies in Iran amid Trump's threats to the country

The CIA has issued instructions in Farsi on social media for Iranians wishing to securely contact the U.S. intelligence agency, coinciding with military reinforcements in the Middle East and heightened tensions over Iranโ€™s nuclear program.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham dream faces reality check as Premier League warning issued

Wrexham, currently in sixth place in the Championship, is warned by former players that they need to recruit wisely for a successful transition to the Premier League.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

RAINER SAKS โŸฉ Russia's prohibited list: it is allegedly forbidden to recruit soldiers from these countries into the Russian army

Russia has reportedly created a list of countries from which it is now illegal to recruit soldiers for the Russian army, according to security expert Rainer Saks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Suddenly turned off the tap: Russia has a list of countries from which recruiting mercenaries is prohibited

Russia has created a list of 36 countries from which it is now prohibited to recruit mercenaries for its war in Ukraine, which includes several nations generally considered friendly to Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Whistleblower confirms details of death, torture in Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine

A whistleblower has confirmed the use of torture and abuse in a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, implicating the unit in the death of recruit Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Zelensky announces that the terror act in Lviv was organized by Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the recent explosions in Lviv, which resulted in one police officer's death and 25 injuries, were orchestrated by Russia using the Telegram platform to recruit executors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Ukrainian army disappearing โ€“ Russian general

A senior Russian military official claims that the Ukrainian army is losing strength due to mass desertions and reduced ability to recruit new soldiers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Military Intelligence: Hostile States' Agencies Actively Recruit via Social Media

Lithuanian military intelligence reports that hostile foreign agencies are recruiting individuals on social media to spread ethnic discord in the country.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Government plans to boost Canadian Forces with foreign recruits

The Canadian government is launching a program to recruit skilled foreign military personnel to bolster the Canadian Armed Forces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ministers must end โ€˜barking madโ€™ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns

The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign

Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

After decade of GOP control, Democrats recruit challenger in key swing state

Democrats have recruited Cinde Warmington to challenge Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire as they seek to regain control of the governor's office.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
Crime & Justice

Investigation: Brazilian recruitโ€™s death in Ukraine points to abuse, torture in foreign fighter unit

A Kyiv Independent investigation reveals allegations of abuse and torture within a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, highlighted by the death of a recruit under brutal disciplinary practices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Airbnb offers $750 to attract new hosts in World Cup host cities

Airbnb is providing a $750 incentive to recruit new hosts in 16 North American cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

FT: Notorious Mercenary Army Sets Its Sights on Europe

The notorious Wagner Group has shifted its focus to Europe, employing recruiters and propagandists to recruit individuals for sabotage operations, according to The Financial Times.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Nigeria warns citizens about recruitment into foreign conflicts

Nigeria has warned its citizens to be cautious of attempts to recruit them for armed conflicts abroad, following revelations of Russian recruitment schemes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Experts: Representatives of modeling agencies should not recruit young people for the modeling business in schools

Experts in Latvia have stated that representatives from modeling agencies are prohibited from recruiting young people in schools, although such instances may still occur.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The songwriter behind hits like 'Like A Virgin' and 'True Colors' has died

A new campaign by Region Zealand aims to recruit young individuals into health-related education by showcasing 20 different health programs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Russia shoots down 151 Ukrainian drones

A new campaign in Region Zealand aims to recruit young people for health-related educations, highlighting 20 different fields of study through a digital platform.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Naomi Campbell in Epstein's Documents: How the Financier 'Used' Her to Recruit Underage Girls

Documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal Naomi Campbell's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, including her use of his private jet and interactions with victims.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Digital Universe to Recruit Youth for Region Zealand

Region Zealand has launched a new campaign on social media aimed at recruiting young people to health-related educational programs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Wagner recruiting saboteurs in Europe - expert: Attempts in Sweden cannot be ruled out

The Wagner group is reportedly using Russia's GRU to recruit individuals for sabotage activities in Europe, with possibilities of similar recruitment attempts in Sweden.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Uses Ex-Wagner Operatives to Recruit 'Disposable' Saboteurs in Europe โ€“ FT

Former Wagner operatives are reportedly aiding Russia in recruiting financially vulnerable individuals in Europe to carry out sabotage and violent acts, according to Western intelligence officials.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians pose as law enforcement agents or women on dating websites to recruit Ukrainians

Russian secret services are intensifying efforts to recruit Ukrainians for sabotage and criminal activities by posing as law enforcement officers or women on dating websites.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

The Western Secret Services: 'Former Wagner Recruit Saboteurs in Europe on Moscow's Behalf'

Western intelligence sources claim that former members of the Wagner Group are recruiting saboteurs in Europe for Russian operations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Russia sends Wagner fighters to recruit saboteurs

Russia is utilizing former Wagner fighters to recruit saboteurs in Western countries, aiming to expand their intelligence operations in Europe.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Bloomberg: Russia's losses increase reliance on foreign fighters

A report highlights that the Russian army's increasing reliance on foreign fighters is attributed to heavy losses in the Ukraine conflict that outpace their ability to recruit new ranks.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hate groups and terrorists use video game platforms to recruit children

Hate groups and terrorist organizations are reportedly exploiting popular online games like Minecraft and Roblox to recruit children for extremist activities, according to researchers.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Claims that Russia is losing more soldiers than it recruits

According to The Kyiv Independent, Russian forces lost more soldiers in January than they were able to recruit, with confirmed casualties reaching over 30,000.

Feb 15 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

100 TikTok Accounts Operated by Criminal Groups to Recruit Minors Detected

Experts alerted the Senate about the dangers children face from criminal groups operating on digital platforms, especially TikTok, where 100 accounts aimed at recruiting minors were found.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Former American intelligence officer to Al Jazeera: Israel tried to recruit me

A former American intelligence officer reveals complexities in U.S.-Israel relations, including Israel's attempts to recruit U.S. officials.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

#CIA: Video aims to recruit #Chinese military officers as spies

A CIA video campaign is reportedly targeting Chinese military officers to recruit them as spies.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

A New Video to Recruit Chinese Spies: Whatโ€™s Behind the CIAโ€™s Move

The CIA has released a new video in Mandarin aimed at recruiting Chinese spies, particularly from the Peopleโ€™s Liberation Army, encouraging them to share confidential information with the U.S.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CIA Attempts to Recruit Chinese Citizens: A Video Released Targeting Soldiers

The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, highlighting tensions within the Chinese military and the agency's efforts to attract potential informants.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

A CIA video seeks to recruit potential spies from the Chinese army

The CIA has released a video aimed at recruiting spies from the Chinese military, highlighting corruption within the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

US Intelligence Attempts to Recruit Informants from Chinese Military Using Video

The CIA has released a new staged video aimed at recruiting informants from the Chinese military amid discontent following recent purges within the ranks.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

People's Liberation Army: The CIA is looking for dissatisfied Chinese soldiers

The CIA is launching a campaign to recruit disgruntled Chinese soldiers following recent purges in the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

CIA releases new video to recruit spies in China

The CIA has published a new recruitment video in Chinese aimed at discontent military officials in China, which is expected to provoke Beijing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The CIA publishes a new video to recruit spies in China

The CIA has released a new video aimed at recruiting discontented military officials in China, which may escalate tensions with Beijing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

CIA posts new video to recruit Chinese military officers as informants

The CIA has released a video aimed at recruiting disillusioned Chinese military officers as informants, amid potential discord following the recent ousting of China's top general.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The CIA makes a new effort to recruit Chinese military officials as informants

The CIA has launched a new initiative to recruit disillusioned Chinese military officials through a public video targeting the Chinese Armed Forces.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

CIA Releases Video to Recruit Agents from the Chinese Military

The CIA has released a new video aimed at potential informants in the Chinese military, coinciding with a high-profile military investigation in China.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Germany faces difficulties in recruiting volunteers to serve in a brigade in Lithuania

Germany is struggling to recruit volunteers to fill positions in its tank and infantry battalions stationed in Lithuania, with volunteer applications only meeting a fraction of the required numbers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Russian Army Losses Exceed New Recruit Numbers

Russian military losses in the war against Ukraine have outpaced the Kremlin's ability to replenish its forces with new recruits, according to Western intelligence data reported by Bloomberg.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 46,000 teachers under TRE 4 in Bihar, applications to start in March

The Bihar government plans to recruit 46,000 teachers under the TRE 4 scheme, with the application process set to begin in March.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

SBU sends text warning Russians are trying to recruit Ukrainians to register Starlink terminals

The SBU has issued a warning to Ukrainians about Russian attempts to recruit them for the registration of Starlink terminals intended for use by Russian troops, highlighting the criminal implications of such actions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Tottenham recruit Thomas Frank

Tottenham has hired Thomas Frank as their new manager.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:05 UTC

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