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A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted.

As per the report, India’s export to Russia of goods incorporating dual-use technologies, both military and civilian, has seen a drastic increase.

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FT claimed that Russia’s industry and trade ministry had formulated a plan in October 2022 to invest over $1 billion to secure supplies of sensitive materials from non-Western channels. The plan earmarked India as an alternative market to source crucial goods “previously supplied from unfriendly countries”.

It focused on utilising massive reserves of Indian rupees that Russia has amassed by selling fuel at cheaper rates.

The FT report also claimed&nbsp;that an Indian firm, named Innovio Ventures, supplied Russia with US$4.9 million worth of electronics, including drones via the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan.

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India, over the past two years, has imported Russian oil at discounted prices, while pointing out West’s hypocrisy that Europe was still buying energy from Russia despite imposing sanctions.

India’s foreign minister said last month that New Delhi&nbsp;had to buy oil from Moscow&nbsp;given the “tight energy market” and massive demand at home.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Kyiv said, “India is a big oil consumer. It’s a big oil importer because we don’t produce oil. So, it’s not like there is a political strategy to buy oil. There is an oil strategy to buy oil. There’s a market strategy to buy oil… The fact that the market is tight, that today big suppliers like Iran and Venezuela, who used to supply India, are constrained from operating freely in the markets… This factor needs to be taken into account.”

India’s exports to Russia soared to $4 billion in 2023, registering a 40 per cent growth. The trend was largely driven by electronic goods.

(With inputs from agencies)

A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted.

A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted. As per the report, India’s export to Russia of goods incorporating dual-use technologies, both military and civilian, has seen a drastic increase. Also read: Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine FT claimed that Russia’s industry and trade ministry had formulated a plan in October 2022 to invest over $1 billion to secure supplies of sensitive materials from non-Western channels. The plan earmarked India as an alternative market to source crucial goods “previously supplied from unfriendly countries”. It focused on utilising massive reserves of Indian rupees that Russia has amassed by selling fuel at cheaper rates. The FT report also claimed that an Indian firm, named Innovio Ventures, supplied Russia with US$4.9 million worth of electronics, including drones via the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan. Also read: Zelensky presses West for permission to use long-range weapons; US, Canada vow more aid India, over the past two years, has imported Russian oil at discounted prices, while pointing out West’s hypocrisy that Europe was still buying energy from Russia despite imposing sanctions. India’s foreign minister said last month that New Delhi had to buy oil from Moscow given the “tight energy market” and massive demand at home. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Kyiv said, “India is a big oil consumer. It’s a big oil importer because we don’t produce oil. So, it’s not like there is a political strategy to buy oil. There is an oil strategy to buy oil. There’s a market strategy to buy oil… The fact that the market is tight, that today big suppliers like Iran and Venezuela, who used to supply India, are constrained from operating freely in the markets… This factor needs to be taken into account.” India’s exports to Russia soared to $4 billion in 2023, registering a 40 per cent growth. The trend was largely driven by electronic goods. (With inputs from agencies)

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The envoy visited the shrine, on Tuesday (Sep 3)&nbsp;which coincided with commemorations in China of the 79th anniversary of the end of what Beijing calls the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War.&nbsp;

The shrine commemorates Japan's war dead, including 14 'Class-A' war criminals. In the past, Beijing&nbsp;has been seen protesting against official visits to the shrine and performing associated rituals there.

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Chinese social media&nbsp;was flooded with criticism after the Ukrainian embassy in Japan posted pictures of the envoy's visit on X.&nbsp; However, they deleted the post later.&nbsp;

The post stated&nbsp;that Korsunsky performed a ritual hand washing before visiting the shrine, where he left a handwritten message.&nbsp;

<h2>Visit to shrine 'disrespectful'&nbsp;to China</h2>

Niutanqin, a WeChat account affiliated with state news agency Xinhua, on Thursday said that Korsunsky’s visit was “disrespectful” to China.&nbsp;

The hashtag “Ukrainian ambassador to Japan worshipped ghosts” was also trending.

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Meanwhile, some of the commenters said that the envoy's visit to the shrine on World Anti-Fascist Memorial Day was like adding salt to injury.&nbsp;

One of the commenters said, “The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan has insulted China. I no longer support [Ukraine] … I hope China provides more aid to Russia to defeat Ukraine."&nbsp;

China's foreign ministry has not yet commented on the envoy's visit.&nbsp;

Highlighting the Russia-Ukraine war, China has been in a neutral position and posed itself as a peace broker in the conflict.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, China, along with Brazil presented a 12-point peace plan, calling for negotiations to end the war.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine's ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky has been slammed on Chinese social media for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with some netizens calling it an 'insult' to the Chinese people.

Ukraine's ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky has been slammed on Chinese social media for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with some netizens calling it an 'insult' to the Chinese people. The envoy visited the shrine, on Tuesday (Sep 3) which coincided with commemorations in China of the 79th anniversary of the end of what Beijing calls the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. The shrine commemorates Japan's war dead, including 14 'Class-A' war criminals. In the past, Beijing has been seen protesting against official visits to the shrine and performing associated rituals there. Also read: Japanese broadcaster NHK apologises for staffer claiming Senkaku Islands as ‘Chinese territory’ Chinese social media was flooded with criticism after the Ukrainian embassy in Japan posted pictures of the envoy's visit on X. However, they deleted the post later. The post stated that Korsunsky performed a ritual hand washing before visiting the shrine, where he left a handwritten message. Visit to shrine 'disrespectful' to China Niutanqin, a WeChat account affiliated with state news agency Xinhua, on Thursday said that Korsunsky’s visit was “disrespectful” to China. The hashtag “Ukrainian ambassador to Japan worshipped ghosts” was also trending. Watch | South Korea, China condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine × Meanwhile, some of the commenters said that the envoy's visit to the shrine on World Anti-Fascist Memorial Day was like adding salt to injury. One of the commenters said, “The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan has insulted China. I no longer support [Ukraine] … I hope China provides more aid to Russia to defeat Ukraine." China's foreign ministry has not yet commented on the envoy's visit. Highlighting the Russia-Ukraine war, China has been in a neutral position and posed itself as a peace broker in the conflict. Earlier this year, China, along with Brazil presented a 12-point peace plan, calling for negotiations to end the war. (With inputs from agencies)

'Disrespectful': Chinese citizens fume after Ukrainian envoy visits Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo

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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory. Zelensky was attending a regular United States-hosted gathering of Ukraine's allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. He also lauded his forces for the ongoing Kursk offensive, saying long-range weapons would help it end the war earlier.

"We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on Russian territory, yes, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace," Zelensky said.

Ukraine has received long-range weapons from NATO nations in the past but with a caveat that they can’t be used to strike Russian territories. The Ukrainian president&nbsp;said, "Russia's attempts to draw red lines simply do not work."

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in the gathering that the Kursk offensive was an example of how Ukraine was working to seize the battlefield initiative.

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"The Kremlin's army of aggression is now on the defensive on its own turf," Austin said.

The US also announced a fresh $250 million security package for the war-torn country. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Germany vowed to provide Kyiv with an additional 12 self-propelled howitzers. Whereas, Canada declared it will send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months.

<h2>US charges five Russian officers</h2>

The US on Thursday charged five Russian military officers for 'conducting cyberattacks&nbsp;on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of launching the invasion more than two years ago.

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The US alleged that members of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency were involved in the campaign against Ukraine, named “Whispergate.”

<h2>Russian strikes on Pavlograd</h2>

Russia on Friday launched strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd, killing at least one person and injuring more than 50.

The Friday attack came in a series of attacks that Russia has launched since Ukraine’s Kursk offensive began last month. Russian forces fired at least five ballistic missiles on Ukraine, claimed Ukraine’s Air Force.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory. Zelensky was attending a regular United States-hosted gathering of Ukraine's allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. He also lauded his forces for the ongoing Kursk offensive, saying long-range weapons would help it end the war earlier. "We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on Russian territory, yes, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace," Zelensky said. Ukraine has received long-range weapons from NATO nations in the past but with a caveat that they can’t be used to strike Russian territories. The Ukrainian president said, "Russia's attempts to draw red lines simply do not work." US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in the gathering that the Kursk offensive was an example of how Ukraine was working to seize the battlefield initiative. Also read: Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine "The Kremlin's army of aggression is now on the defensive on its own turf," Austin said. The US also announced a fresh $250 million security package for the war-torn country. Meanwhile, Germany vowed to provide Kyiv with an additional 12 self-propelled howitzers. Whereas, Canada declared it will send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months. US charges five Russian officers The US on Thursday charged five Russian military officers for 'conducting cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of launching the invasion more than two years ago. Also read: Ukraine war: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky The US alleged that members of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency were involved in the campaign against Ukraine, named “Whispergate.” Russian strikes on Pavlograd Russia on Friday launched strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd, killing at least one person and injuring more than 50. The Friday attack came in a series of attacks that Russia has launched since Ukraine’s Kursk offensive began last month. Russian forces fired at least five ballistic missiles on Ukraine, claimed Ukraine’s Air Force. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky presses West for permission to use long-range weapons; US, Canada vow more aid

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump urged Americans to vote for him in the upcoming elections if they want to "save TikTok".&nbsp;

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump accused his Democratic opponent and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris&nbsp;of seeking to "close it up".

<h2>'Want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump'</h2>

“For all of those that want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump,” the Republican&nbsp;presidential nominee&nbsp;said in a video, speaking directly into the camera and flanked by two American flags.

He added, "The other side’s closing it up, but I’m now a big star on TikTok," continuing, "We're setting records".&nbsp;

Trump joined the popular social media app three months ago and has gathered 10.8 million followers.&nbsp;

However, nearly two months later, VP&nbsp;Harris shortly after launching her bid for the presidential candidate, joined the app and gained five&nbsp;million followers.&nbsp;

“We’re not doing anything with TikTok, but the other side is going to close it up,” Trump said in his video. “So if you like TikTok, go out and vote for Trump. If you don’t care about TikTok — and other things like safety, security, and prosperity — then you can vote for a Marxist who’s going to destroy our country.”

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Both presidential nominees understand the importance of TikTok for the young voters, who have been more active in this election than in the past.&nbsp;

Moreover, according to a recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll, young people moved a massive 24 percentage points between June and August, from favouring Trump over US President Joe&nbsp;Biden by 11 points to supporting Harris over Trump by 13 percentage points.&nbsp;

<h2>TikTok ban</h2>

Neither Trump&nbsp;nor Biden's campaign mentions that they favour a "TikTok ban", but the incumbent president's administration passed a bill that would compel the platform's China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the video-sharing app or face a ban from US app stores.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;US TikTok Ban: Creators oppose TikTok ban as short-video app fights for survival

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Washington gave them a January 2025 deadline to sell, with the possibility of a 90-day extension.&nbsp;

Trump opposed such a ban at that time, although&nbsp;he tried to enforce a similar ban via executive order during his tenure in the White House.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump urged Americans to vote for him in the upcoming elections if they want to "save TikTok".

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump urged Americans to vote for him in the upcoming elections if they want to "save TikTok". In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump accused his Democratic opponent and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris of seeking to "close it up". 'Want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump' “For all of those that want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump,” the Republican presidential nominee said in a video, speaking directly into the camera and flanked by two American flags. He added, "The other side’s closing it up, but I’m now a big star on TikTok," continuing, "We're setting records". Trump joined the popular social media app three months ago and has gathered 10.8 million followers. However, nearly two months later, VP Harris shortly after launching her bid for the presidential candidate, joined the app and gained five million followers. “We’re not doing anything with TikTok, but the other side is going to close it up,” Trump said in his video. “So if you like TikTok, go out and vote for Trump. If you don’t care about TikTok — and other things like safety, security, and prosperity — then you can vote for a Marxist who’s going to destroy our country.” Also read: TikTok challenges US allegations on China links in court appeal Both presidential nominees understand the importance of TikTok for the young voters, who have been more active in this election than in the past. Moreover, according to a recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll, young people moved a massive 24 percentage points between June and August, from favouring Trump over US President Joe Biden by 11 points to supporting Harris over Trump by 13 percentage points. TikTok ban Neither Trump nor Biden's campaign mentions that they favour a "TikTok ban", but the incumbent president's administration passed a bill that would compel the platform's China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the video-sharing app or face a ban from US app stores. Watch | US TikTok Ban: Creators oppose TikTok ban as short-video app fights for survival × Washington gave them a January 2025 deadline to sell, with the possibility of a 90-day extension. Trump opposed such a ban at that time, although he tried to enforce a similar ban via executive order during his tenure in the White House. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says he will 'save TikTok' if Americans vote for him in upcoming presidential elections

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Asia's strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon&nbsp;Yagi, made landfall along the coast of China's Hainan province on Friday, bringing gales and heavy rain which shut schools for a second day and cancelled flights in the South China Sea region.

Packing maximum sustained winds of 234 km per hour (145 mph) near its centre,&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;registers as the world's second-most powerful tropical cyclone in 2024 so far, after the Category 5 Atlantic hurricane Beryl, and the most severe in the Pacific basin this year.

After more than doubling in strength since killing 16 people in the northern Philippines earlier this week,&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;slammed into the city of Wenchang on Hainan island.

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The typhoon had shut schools, businesses and transport links in Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan and Guandong as well as airports in Vietnam, which it is predicted to hit, along with Laos, over the weekend.

Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority said four airports in the north, including Hanoi's Noi Bai International, would be closed on Saturday due to the storm.

In the financial hub of Hong Kong, the stock exchange was shuttered while schools remained closed on Friday as a precautionary measure.

Hong Kong's airport authority said operations had largely returned to normal after 50 flights were cancelled on Thursday, and the city of over seven&nbsp;million people also lowered its typhoon warning by a notch after midday, with winds expected to weaken gradually as&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;moves away, allowing businesses to reopen.

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The world's longest sea crossing, the main bridge linking Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai in Guangdong, also reopened on Friday afternoon after being shut since Thursday.

However, intense rainbands associated with&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;will still bring heavy squally showers to the territory.

<h2>Rare landfall</h2>

Yagi&nbsp;is the most severe storm to land in Hainan since 2014, when Typhoon Rammasun slammed into the island province as a Category Five tropical cyclone. Rammasun killed 88 people in Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan and caused economic losses of more than 44 billion yuan ($6.25 billion).

"I'm worried about this typhoon. It could destroy months of hard work," said Qizhao, a banana farmer at the village of Gaozhou in Guangdong, adding that villagers were reinforcing their trees with poles to protect them from the wind.

Formed over the warm seas east of the Philippines and following a similar path to Rammasun,&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;arrived in China as a Category Four typhoon, ushering in winds strong enough to overturn vehicles, uproot trees and severely damage roads, bridges and buildings.

In Hainan's capital Haikou, streets were deserted as people stayed indoors, photographs on social media showed.

Its landfall in Hainan is rare, as most typhoons landing on the duty-free island are classified as weak. From 1949 to 2023, 106 typhoons landed in Hainan but only nine were classified as super typhoons.

Typhoons are becoming stronger, fuelled by warmer oceans, amid climate change, scientists say. Last week, Typhoon Shanshan slammed into southwestern Japan, the strongest storm to hit the country in decades.

Yagi, which strengthened into a super typhoon on Wednesday night, is named after the Japanese word for goat and the constellation of Capricornus, a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish.

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Asia's strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon Yagi, made landfall along the coast of China's Hainan province on Friday, bringing gales and heavy rain which shut schools for a second day and cancelled flights in the South China Sea region.

Asia's strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon Yagi, made landfall along the coast of China's Hainan province on Friday, bringing gales and heavy rain which shut schools for a second day and cancelled flights in the South China Sea region. Packing maximum sustained winds of 234 km per hour (145 mph) near its centre, Yagi registers as the world's second-most powerful tropical cyclone in 2024 so far, after the Category 5 Atlantic hurricane Beryl, and the most severe in the Pacific basin this year. After more than doubling in strength since killing 16 people in the northern Philippines earlier this week, Yagi slammed into the city of Wenchang on Hainan island. Also read: China`s new guidelines give teachers right to `discipline` students The typhoon had shut schools, businesses and transport links in Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan and Guandong as well as airports in Vietnam, which it is predicted to hit, along with Laos, over the weekend. Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority said four airports in the north, including Hanoi's Noi Bai International, would be closed on Saturday due to the storm. In the financial hub of Hong Kong, the stock exchange was shuttered while schools remained closed on Friday as a precautionary measure. Hong Kong's airport authority said operations had largely returned to normal after 50 flights were cancelled on Thursday, and the city of over seven million people also lowered its typhoon warning by a notch after midday, with winds expected to weaken gradually as Yagi moves away, allowing businesses to reopen. Watch: China-Africa Summit: Xi Jinping pledges $50 bn to Africa summit × The world's longest sea crossing, the main bridge linking Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai in Guangdong, also reopened on Friday afternoon after being shut since Thursday. However, intense rainbands associated with Yagi will still bring heavy squally showers to the territory. Rare landfall Yagi is the most severe storm to land in Hainan since 2014, when Typhoon Rammasun slammed into the island province as a Category Five tropical cyclone. Rammasun killed 88 people in Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan and caused economic losses of more than 44 billion yuan ($6.25 billion). "I'm worried about this typhoon. It could destroy months of hard work," said Qizhao, a banana farmer at the village of Gaozhou in Guangdong, adding that villagers were reinforcing their trees with poles to protect them from the wind. Formed over the warm seas east of the Philippines and following a similar path to Rammasun, Yagi arrived in China as a Category Four typhoon, ushering in winds strong enough to overturn vehicles, uproot trees and severely damage roads, bridges and buildings. In Hainan's capital Haikou, streets were deserted as people stayed indoors, photographs on social media showed. Its landfall in Hainan is rare, as most typhoons landing on the duty-free island are classified as weak. From 1949 to 2023, 106 typhoons landed in Hainan but only nine were classified as super typhoons. Typhoons are becoming stronger, fuelled by warmer oceans, amid climate change, scientists say. Last week, Typhoon Shanshan slammed into southwestern Japan, the strongest storm to hit the country in decades. Yagi, which strengthened into a super typhoon on Wednesday night, is named after the Japanese word for goat and the constellation of Capricornus, a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China's Hainan after killing 16 in Philippines

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

A man in Poland has been arrested for inflicting horrible atrocities on a woman whom he reportedly kept as a sex slave in a barn for four years.&nbsp;Mateusz Jach has been accused of carrying out experiments on the woman and raping her. Doctors alerted the authorities when she came into the hospital with terrible facial damage.

The 35-year-old man was charged last week with mental, physical and sexual abuse. The story came out in the open after the woman arrived at the hospital to be treated for a dislocated shoulder.

The woman is in her thirties and has been identified only by her first name, Malgorzata. At the hospital, she started telling fellow patients about her condition and how she was&nbsp;repeatedly raped and tortured and kept locked inside the outbuilding in the village of Glogow, west Poland.

Doctors examined her and found that she was so brutally treated that she had lost all her teeth and had no lips. Her body was also covered with several bruises and scars.&nbsp;

Malgorzata's account of the events over the last four years hint at the possibility that Jach was conducting some kind of experiments on her.&nbsp;

<h2>Poland horror case</h2>

This was not the first time that Malgorzata&nbsp;was admitted to the hospital. She had been there several times to be treated for various injuries, including the time she had a baby. However, Malgorzata&nbsp;was so scared of her captor that she never told anyone anything.&nbsp;

But last week, when Malgorzata&nbsp;reached the hospital with horrifying injuries on her face, she started talking to others there. The doctors alerted the police and Jach was arrested. An investigation into the matter has been launched and he is now being held in Glogow prison.

Her baby was put up for adoption, reportedly against her wishes.

People close to the probe told MailOnline that "she is in a really serious condition, both physically and psychologically."

"From what we heard, the girl does not have lips now because of everything he had done to her. Her face is covered in bruises and she just has an open hole without the lips," they added.

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'The woman said he [Jach] was doing some kind of trial on her. He was experimenting on her. He was trying out different things on her."

The woman has now been moved to a specialist hospital, which is possibly a psychiatric hospital, the sources said.

<h2>Parents claim there was no woman</h2>

The couple reportedly met on a dating app in 2019. They got together and he took her to a farm where his parents also lived. Here she was raped and tortured but Jach's parents, who live just a few steps away, claim they never heard of any woman there.

His father told Polish media outlet Onet, "My wife and I really didn't see any girl here. It's a shock for us. It's impossible. It couldn't have lasted years, maybe a few months, but not that long, because it would have been revealed sooner."

His mother also claims that no woman ever lived there. She told CrowdMedia that her husband was hospitalised in Zielona Góra for two and a half months and their son went to see him. She argued, "If she was there and knew that he was leaving by himself in the car, why didn't she shout? Why didn't she knock?"

Jach now faces up to 25 years in jail.&nbsp;

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A man in Poland has been arrested for inflicting horrible atrocities on a woman whom he reportedly kept as a sex slave in a barn for four years.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A man in Poland has been arrested for inflicting horrible atrocities on a woman whom he reportedly kept as a sex slave in a barn for four years. Mateusz Jach has been accused of carrying out experiments on the woman and raping her. Doctors alerted the authorities when she came into the hospital with terrible facial damage. The 35-year-old man was charged last week with mental, physical and sexual abuse. The story came out in the open after the woman arrived at the hospital to be treated for a dislocated shoulder. The woman is in her thirties and has been identified only by her first name, Malgorzata. At the hospital, she started telling fellow patients about her condition and how she was repeatedly raped and tortured and kept locked inside the outbuilding in the village of Glogow, west Poland. Doctors examined her and found that she was so brutally treated that she had lost all her teeth and had no lips. Her body was also covered with several bruises and scars. Malgorzata's account of the events over the last four years hint at the possibility that Jach was conducting some kind of experiments on her. Poland horror case This was not the first time that Malgorzata was admitted to the hospital. She had been there several times to be treated for various injuries, including the time she had a baby. However, Malgorzata was so scared of her captor that she never told anyone anything. But last week, when Malgorzata reached the hospital with horrifying injuries on her face, she started talking to others there. The doctors alerted the police and Jach was arrested. An investigation into the matter has been launched and he is now being held in Glogow prison. Her baby was put up for adoption, reportedly against her wishes. People close to the probe told MailOnline that "she is in a really serious condition, both physically and psychologically." "From what we heard, the girl does not have lips now because of everything he had done to her. Her face is covered in bruises and she just has an open hole without the lips," they added. Also Read: Kolkata horror: RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh ‘ordered urgent renovation’ after incident 'The woman said he [Jach] was doing some kind of trial on her. He was experimenting on her. He was trying out different things on her." The woman has now been moved to a specialist hospital, which is possibly a psychiatric hospital, the sources said. Parents claim there was no woman The couple reportedly met on a dating app in 2019. They got together and he took her to a farm where his parents also lived. Here she was raped and tortured but Jach's parents, who live just a few steps away, claim they never heard of any woman there. His father told Polish media outlet Onet, "My wife and I really didn't see any girl here. It's a shock for us. It's impossible. It couldn't have lasted years, maybe a few months, but not that long, because it would have been revealed sooner." His mother also claims that no woman ever lived there. She told CrowdMedia that her husband was hospitalised in Zielona Góra for two and a half months and their son went to see him. She argued, "If she was there and knew that he was leaving by himself in the car, why didn't she shout? Why didn't she knock?" Jach now faces up to 25 years in jail.

Poland horror: Woman held as 'sex slave' has no lips or teeth; captor carried out 'cruel experiments'

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YouTube has removed several right-wing political channels, including Tenet Media and four other channels associated with right-wing media entrepreneur Lauren Chen. This action follows allegations from the United States Department of&nbsp;Justice (DOJ)&nbsp;that Russian government employees were paying US right-wing influencers to create content.

A YouTube spokesperson stated on Thursday that the channels were removed as part of the platform's "ongoing efforts to combat coordinated influence operations."

The Justice Department indicted two employees from the Russian government-supported media outlet RT, formerly known as Russia Today, on Wednesday. They are accused of illegally financing a Tennessee-based media group.

Although Tenet Media is not named directly in the indictment, a quote from Tenet's YouTube channel listed in the indictment suggests it may be the targeted media group. Some right-wing influencers have since identified Tenet as the company in question.

Prosecutors claim the founders of the media company in the indictment were aware their funding came from Moscow and privately acknowledged this in their communications.

YouTube was a primary platform for Tenet Media's videos and was popular among traditional media figures, including those who have worked with Tenet, such as Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and Dave Rubin.

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Tim Pool took to&nbsp;X (formerly Twitter) and said,&nbsp;"If these allegations are true, then I, along with other personalities and commentators, were deceived and are victims. I can't speak for others at the company about their actions or instructions. However, we still do not know what is true since these are only allegations. Putin is a scumbag, Russia sucks donkey b****."

Benny Johnson commented, "A year ago, a media startup approached my company to provide content as an independent contractor. Our lawyers arranged a standard, arms-length deal, which was later ended. We are alarmed by the allegations in today’s indictment, which suggest that I and other influencers were victims of this alleged scheme. My lawyers will address anyone who suggests otherwise."

Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, YouTube also removed RT’s globally popular channels from the platform.

(With inputs from agencies)

YouTube has removed several right-wing political channels, including Tenet Media and four other channels associated with right-wing media entrepreneur Lauren Chen.

YouTube has removed several right-wing political channels, including Tenet Media and four other channels associated with right-wing media entrepreneur Lauren Chen. This action follows allegations from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) that Russian government employees were paying US right-wing influencers to create content. A YouTube spokesperson stated on Thursday that the channels were removed as part of the platform's "ongoing efforts to combat coordinated influence operations." The Justice Department indicted two employees from the Russian government-supported media outlet RT, formerly known as Russia Today, on Wednesday. They are accused of illegally financing a Tennessee-based media group. Although Tenet Media is not named directly in the indictment, a quote from Tenet's YouTube channel listed in the indictment suggests it may be the targeted media group. Some right-wing influencers have since identified Tenet as the company in question. Prosecutors claim the founders of the media company in the indictment were aware their funding came from Moscow and privately acknowledged this in their communications. YouTube was a primary platform for Tenet Media's videos and was popular among traditional media figures, including those who have worked with Tenet, such as Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and Dave Rubin. Also read: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blasts French authorities over 'misguided' charges Tim Pool took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, "If these allegations are true, then I, along with other personalities and commentators, were deceived and are victims. I can't speak for others at the company about their actions or instructions. However, we still do not know what is true since these are only allegations. Putin is a scumbag, Russia sucks donkey b****." Benny Johnson commented, "A year ago, a media startup approached my company to provide content as an independent contractor. Our lawyers arranged a standard, arms-length deal, which was later ended. We are alarmed by the allegations in today’s indictment, which suggest that I and other influencers were victims of this alleged scheme. My lawyers will address anyone who suggests otherwise." Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, YouTube also removed RT’s globally popular channels from the platform. (With inputs from agencies)

US: YouTube removes right-wing channels amid allegations of Russian influence

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov voiced his frustration with French authorities, accusing them of pursuing “misguided” criminal charges against him rather than addressing their concerns with his company directly on Thursday (September 05).

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov voiced his frustration with French authorities, accusing them of pursuing “misguided” criminal charges against him rather than addressing their concerns with his company directly on Thursday (September 05). This marks his first public comment since his arrest. Durov took to Telegram to express his astonishment at the idea of being held personally accountable for illegal activities conducted by others on his platform. He described the legal approach as “misguided,” adding, “Using laws from the pre-smartphone era to charge a CEO with crimes committed by third parties on the platform he manages is a misguided approach.” He further said that such a stance could deter innovators from developing new technologies due to fear of personal liability for potential misuse. Also read: Georgia school shooting: Authorities arrest father of suspected teen shooter "Sometimes we can’t agree with a country’s regulator on the right balance between privacy and security," Durov said. "In those cases, we are ready to leave that country. We’ve done it many times. When Russia demanded we hand over 'encryption keys' to enable surveillance, we refused — and Telegram got banned in Russia. When Iran demanded we block channels of peaceful protesters, we refused — and Telegram got banned in Iran," he added. Durov stressed that Telegram can leave markets that aren’t compatible with its principles, as this is not being done for money. The intention to bring good and defend the basic rights of people, particularly in places where these rights are violated, is what drives us, he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blasts French authorities over 'misguided' charges in first statement after arrest

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Former Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has expressed concerns over loans from China, & the current debt worries of the country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'Lot of debt taken from China. High interest loans from commercial banks of China talks with China, but not announced, will they delay, write it off". The Maldives is currently navigating through significant economic challenges, particularly with regards to its debt situation. The country has experienced a significant downgrade in its credit rating by Fitch Ratings, moving from 'CCC+' to 'CC' as of August 29, 2024. He lauded India, pointing to the Delhi's role in support Sri Lanka during economic crisis. He explained, 'India has always helped us. For Sri Lanka, it was India who helped"

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