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India will go to polls for the sixth phase on Saturday, May 25. The voter turnout for the first five phases of the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections was 66.14%, 66.71%, 65.68%, 69.16% and 62.2% respectively.The sixth phase of elections will be held in 58 constituencies across eight states and Union Territories (UTs). 102 constituencies were voted for in the first phase, 88 in the second, 94 in the third, 96 in the fourth and 49 in the fifth. Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. Counting of votes will take place on June 4.With just…

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan tracked dozens of Chinese military planes and naval vessels off its coast on Friday. Second day of large-scale military exercises Beijing has expressed its anger over the opening of the self-governing island. New leaders don’t accept the argument Taiwan is part of China. China has issued detailed media statements showing Taiwan being surrounded by People’s Liberation Army troops, and a new video released on Friday showed animated Chinese troops approaching from all sides, surrounding Taiwan in a circular target area and firing mock missiles at key civilian and military targets. Nevertheless, there were few signs…

Four-star linebacker Ty Jackson announced his top 10 schools in March, but this week he received an offer from the USC Trojans as part of a new recruiting push.The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker is a product of Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Fla. Jackson’s top schools are Syracuse University, Texas A&M University, Florida State University, Penn State University, Miami University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee, University of Georgia, University of Oklahoma and University of Florida.Jackson is the No. 16 overall prospect and No. 1 linebacker in the class of 2025. He is ranked as the No. 2 player in…

TEHRAN – Pakistan called for the establishment of a joint research institute in nanotechnology and biotechnology during a meeting held at Iran’s Nanotechnology Development Headquarters on Friday.Pakistan’s University of Lahore President Awis Raoof and Nanotechnology Innovation Council International Affairs Director Mohammad Bakeri Motlak discussed the possibility of developing cooperation between the two countries, ISNA reported. Pakistani officials have expressed interest in setting up a nanotechnology centre at the University of Lahore. Meanwhile, Bagheri Motlak presented a report on Iran’s nanotechnology progress and achievements, focusing on educational activities and joint scientific cooperation. The official also proposed conducting joint research, publishing joint…

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois — For Staff Sergeant Aaron Morley, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate and intelligence analyst with the 618th Air Operations Center, providing emotional support and empowerment to victims of trauma is no small task. Morley was inspired by a guest speaker at a previous assignment and was determined to help people who were having their worst days. “We had a really great guest speaker come in as part of our annual SAPR training and he was really passionate about assault prevention and bystander intervention,” Morely said. “The way he spoke really inspired me to…

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China carried out mock missile attacks and sent fighter jets and bombers equipped with live ammunition on Friday, state CCTV reported, as part of drills that Beijing says are intended to punish Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te.China was testing its ability to “seize power” and control key areas of Taiwan, he added, and the bombers conducted mock attacks in multiple attack formations in waters east of Taiwan and coordinated with naval ships.The two-day drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan-controlled island groups off China’s coast began just three days after Lai took office on Monday. Taiwan…

A major NCAA settlement could change the face of college sports. A look into the unorthodox worldview of RFK Jr.’s vice presidential running mate. Also, a Tesla owner said his car’s “self-driving” technology couldn’t detect a moving train.Here’s what you need to know today: Landmark NCAA settlement clears the way for college athletes to get paidBig changes are coming to college sports: student-athletes may start getting paid.The NCAA and the top five college athletic conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion over the next decade to more than 14,000 former and current student-athletes. The agreement must be signed off on…

Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi has been announced on Friday as the latest addition to a star-studded roster of ambassadors for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which also includes Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt. Former all-rounder Afridi is a veteran of six T20 World Cups, including two as captain of Pakistan and leading the team to a glorious victory in 2009, and his performance in the final at Lord’s was enough to see him named man of the match. Suresh Raina reacted sharply to a tweet about Pakistani journalist Shahid Afridi. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Following this…

Located in the vibrant state of Haryana, Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency is an influential bastion in the Indian political sphere and is acclaimed for its far-reaching influence. Its diverse demographics underscore its importance as a pivotal constituency in the state. As the calendar turns to 2024, voters are growing in enthusiasm to exercise the power of their votes and decide the course of their representatives.Amid this tense atmosphere, all eyes are on the candidates vying for victory in the Gurugram Assembly constituency.Rao Inderjit Singh Yadav, who will be carrying the Bharatiya Janata Party banner, has emerged as a strong contender,…

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign trade grew significantly under the administration of late President Ibrahim Raisi during his 32 months in office, reaching more than $301 billion, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said in a statement.According to the report, between August 2021 and April 22, 2024, about 347 million tonnes of goods were exported from the country, totalling over $137.8 billion, an increase of 17.19 percent and 1.5 percent in value and weight, respectively, compared to the same period under the previous administration. The report further stated that $48 billion worth of manufactured goods were exported from the…