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At least 38 civilians killed in attack on passenger vans in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Officials said the gunmen targeted vehicles traveling from Parachinar in the Kurram tribal area in northwestern Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack calling it a cowardly and inhumane act.

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University of Bristol Researchers find harmonizing movement between Humans and Robots can build Trust

Research from the University of Bristol shows trust between humans and robots improves when their movements are synchronized. In experiments, people trusted robots more when their movements were harmonized, while disrupted coordination indicated reduced trust. This insight could help robots detect and repair trust issues in real time, enhancing teamwork in critical settings like emergency response and industry.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu makes rare visit to Gaza, announces $5 million reward for those who help free Israeli hostages

Netanyahu visited Gaza on Nov 19 where he toured the Israeli military's Netzarim Corridor, – an important road and buffer zone constructed by Israel’s army to separate northern Gaza from the southern part.

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Ukraine launches long-range missiles into Russia after US lifts weapon sanction

The attack comes just two days after US President Joe Biden reportedly allowed Ukraine to use US-made weapons to fire deep into Russia, lifting previous restrictions on their deployment.

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Putin warns US with new nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine

The warning by Russian President came after Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine targeted country’s Bryansk region on Nov 19 with the US-made ATACMS missiles barely two days after President Joe Biden's approval to strike targets deep inside Russia with American weapons.

China car-ramming incident

Several children injured in China’s Hunan province after SUV rams into groups of parents, students outside primary school

The incident took place in Changde city at around 7:30 am local time. The casualty count is not clear and authorities are yet to clarify if it was an accident or a deliberate attack.

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University of California Researchers propose a Global Treaty that could end plastic pollution by 2050

A new study highlights how an international treaty could nearly eliminate plastic pollution by 2050 through bold policies like recycling mandates, production caps, and infrastructure investments. These measures would also cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly. As negotiators meet in South Korea, the research emphasizes data-driven solutions to tackle plastic waste, climate change, and societal inequities simultaneously.