Morning brief: Iranian president Raisi dies in helicopter crash; phase 5 of Lok Sabha polls, & more
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign MinisterAmir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash in a mountainous northwestern region, according to media reports on Monday (May 20). However, there is no official confirmation on the matter. Earlier, rescue teams located the helicopterbut no signs of life had been detected.
India is voting in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday. Voting is taking place in 49 constituencies across eight states and Union Territories (UTs).On Sunday, electoral officials were seen queued at polling material distribution centres to prepare for the phase.
In other news from around the world, the Joe Biden-led US administration appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to link the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip with"political strategy" of the Palestinian territory.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign MinisterHossein Amir-Abdollahian are reported to be dead in the helicopter crash.Article 131 of the Iranian constitution stipulates that the first vice president assumes the role of acting president in case the Iranian president dies.
Voting is taking place for thefifth phase of the general elections in 49 constituencies in six states and two UTs of India.The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections will decide the electoral fate of several prominent leaders like former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani
United States President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to link the ongoing Gaza war with a "political strategy" for the future of the territory.
Lai Ching-te on Monday (May 20) was sworn in as Taiwan's new president.Thousands of people congregated in front of thePresidential Office Building in Taipei to witness the inauguration ceremony.After taking office, Lai, who is seen as a moderate figure, called on China to 'cease political and military intimidation'.
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