Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi expressed confidence that the INDIA bloc will form the next government after the Lok Sabha polls. He said that the Congress-led alliance fought the elections on real issues affecting the people and raised the voices of farmers, workers, youth, women, and the deprived. Gandhi thanked the leaders and workers of the opposition alliance for standing up to protect the Constitution and institutions of the country.
The once thriving Jewish community in Egypt has dwindled to a mere fraction of its former glory. Decades of persecution and discrimination, coupled with the rise of nationalism and Islamism, have forced the majority of Jews to flee their ancient homeland. Two survivors, David Hayna and Roland Hassan, share their heart-wrenching accounts of their own Exodus ordeals. Despite the pain and loss they endured, they remain connected to their roots and cherish the memories of a bygone era.
The South Korean military has reportedly banned the use of iPhones due to concerns over voice recording capabilities and potential security breaches. The ban, which has reportedly started in the country’s Air Force headquarters, applies to all devices that allow third-party apps to access voice recording functions. While Android devices, such as Samsung’s, are exempt from the ban, the military’s mobile device management app appears to be unable to prevent audio recording on iPhones.
A panel of experts convened at the University of Massachusetts has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of hate speech and attacks on journalists ahead of upcoming global elections. They argue that these threats are more pressing than those posed by artificial intelligence.
Vlaams Belang, a nationalist and pro-independence party, leads in recent polls in Flanders, the wealthiest and most populous region in Belgium, ahead of the upcoming European, federal, and regional elections. However, the party faces challenges in other regions, with the far-right party Chez Nous struggling to gain traction in Wallonia and Brussels.
