One person was killed and at least 40 were injured when a Russian glide bomb struck a residential building in the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Sunday.

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In a major show of China's growing aerial scouting capacity, the country's military displayed reconnaissance drones and crude fighter jets working together during a drill. Watch to know more.

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Russian Aerospace forces claim they have downed two Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets in the last 24 hours. The Russian Aerospace forces downed two SU-27 fighter jets of Ukraine's Air Forces in 24 hours.

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A Russian-guided bomb struck a multi-storey apartment building on Sunday in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, triggering a fire and killing one person and injuring 42, officials said. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian bomb strikes Kharkiv apartment building, one killed

US President Joe Biden and his UK counterpart Kier Starmer have expressed fear that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons in exchange for ballistic missiles. Biden and Starmer discussed the issue during their meeting in Washington on September 13.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky has once again urged allies to accept the country's demand to use long range missiles to strike air bases deep within Russia. Watch to know more.

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Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Saturday, 206 in all, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

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Russian ally North Korea is showing off its nuclear might. North Korea has disclosed the first photos of a uranium enrichment site designed to produce weapons-grade fuel for its nuclear bombs. What does this mean for tensions on the Korean peninsula?

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Moscow on Saturday threatened to reduce Kyiv to a "giant melted spot" if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The threat by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, came as the U.S. and the U.K. are deliberating giving Kyiv permission to use Western weapons to attack strategic targets farther into Russian territory.

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Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news,&nbsp;Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals.&nbsp;

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Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it&nbsp;'Vishwanath'.&nbsp;

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Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine.

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news, Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals. Click on the headlines to read more Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each as tensions run high over long-range weapons Russia and Ukraine on Saturday (Sep 14) exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. Citing the Russian defence ministry, Interfax news agency reported that the soldiers released on Saturday were captured from the Kursk region, as Ukrainian fighters smashed their way into the Russian territory last month. Kolkata horror: Police ‘foil’ attack bid on agitating doctors, victim’s mother sees hope amid impasse Kolkata police claimed Saturday (Sep 14) they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors by “professional criminals” and detained two individuals. The medics have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan, West Bengal's health department headquarters, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They are demanding justice for the victim, better security at state-run hospitals and removal of top health officials. Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. West Asia crisis: 55 rockets fired toward Israel's Safed area, sparking fires Around 55 rockets were fired toward Safed and the surrounding areas on Saturday (Sept 14) morning, Israeli media reported citing the military. There were no reports of injuries in these strikes. PM Modi claims terror ‘breathing last’ in Jammu-Kashmir, Congress issues fact-check Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics. Iran says it launched Chamran-1 research satellite, triggering missile concerns Iran on Saturday (Sep 14) blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. West Bengal: Ragpicker injured in blast; bomb disposal squad probe scene A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple' Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'. Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format. Ishaan Khatter praises Priyanka Chopra for opening doors to Hollywood for other actors Ishaan Khatter is all hearts for Priyanka Chopra and he believes she has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian actors. Khatter recently played the role of Shooter Duval in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple.

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Four&nbsp;Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.&nbsp;

The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India.&nbsp;

Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of&nbsp;Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued.&nbsp;

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Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers".&nbsp;

However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against&nbsp;Ukraine.&nbsp;

<h2>How were Indians 'lured'?</h2>

Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they&nbsp;were shipped out of India&nbsp;in December 2023.&nbsp;

Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman."&nbsp;

They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives.&nbsp;

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“Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI.

Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated&nbsp;and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to&nbsp;talk to their families.

<h2>'Hope of coming back home'&nbsp;</h2>

However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home.&nbsp;

Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.

Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India. Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued. Also read: Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers". However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against Ukraine. How were Indians 'lured'? Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they were shipped out of India in December 2023. Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman." They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives. Watch | Killer agents trafficking Indians to Russia × “Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI. Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to talk to their families. 'Hope of coming back home' However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home. Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves'

Russian President Vladimir Putin had sent a clear message about the consequences of Western long-range missiles strikes on Russia, the Kremlin said. President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted NATO reluctance to shoot down Russian missiles and drones even when they are "literally heading for Ukraine's neighbours' territory". Moscow warned that the Western military alliance was playing a "dangerous game, which may lead to a direct military confrontation of nuclear powers" by reportedly planning to deploy troops in Ukraine. Watch the latest Russia-Ukraine war updates in this video.

Will the west lift its missile restriction on Kyiv?

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has warned that lifting long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine would mean that Nato countries would be at war with Russia. Taking questions from reporters in Moscow, Putin said: 'If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of Nato countries, the United States, and European countries in the war in Ukraine.' That would mean they were 'fighting Russia', he added.

Putin warns NATO risks 'war' with Russia over long-range missiles

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