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Over 40 civilians killed in attacks in Gaza as Lebanon accuses Israeli forces of violating truce deal

Lebanese military says Israeli forces have intensified bombings and advanced tanks into north and south of Gaza on Nov 28, just hours after a ceasefire agreement came into force.

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University of Alberta researcher Adam Parker leads the way in Human-AI Prosthetic collaboration

Adam Parker's journey from a struggling student to a groundbreaking researcher redefines AI-driven prosthetics. His work at the University of Alberta's BLINC Lab focuses on creating prosthetics that adapt and collaborate with users rather than mimic human actions. By integrating real-time feedback and learning, Parker's innovations transform prosthetic limbs into responsive, human-aligned partners.

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EAM Jaishankar calls for collaborative Indo-Pacific solutions at G7 outreach session

The Quad is a major grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US. The External Affairs Minister was in Italy on an official visit from Nov 24-26 to participate in the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where India was invited as a guest country.

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Israel agrees to US-brokered ceasefire deal with Hezbollah ending 13 months of all-out war

In a joint statement with France, the US said as per the agreement, fighting in Lebanon would cease and “secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations.”

Lawyer killed amid protests over arrest of ISKCON priest in Chittagong

A sedition case was filed against Chinmoy Das, ISKCON'S former Divisional Organizing Secretary on Oct 31, along with 18 others for disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag during a rally organized by the temple.

President-elect Trump appoints Indian American Jay Bhattacharya to head top US health institute

Earlier, Trump picked Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. However, that is a voluntary position and does not need confirmation from the US Senate.

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McMaster University launches a Startup Internship program to empower students and foster innovation

McMaster University's new McMaster Startup Internship (MSI) program offers paid full-time and part-time internships for students, providing hands-on experience in startups and venture capital teams. Students will gain valuable skills in areas like marketing, operations, and business development. With two internship streams—Startup Immersion and Investment Analyst Fellowship—the program empowers students to contribute to innovation while building transferable skills for future careers.