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Brock University

Brock University Research highlights the need for volunteer support among Niagara’s Seniors and the benefits of Volunteering

Brock University research highlights the need for logistical and financial support to increase volunteerism among older adults in Niagara. Providing transportation, internet access, and cash rewards can help reduce isolation and improve well-being. The study recommends setting up volunteer centers and support systems, fostering inclusivity, and addressing barriers like social isolation and digital access for older adults.

Two plead guilty in Canadian court for murdering Kanishka bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik

Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez entered the pleas in the British Columbia (BC) Supreme Court on Oct 21 on the eve of their trial for the killing of 75-year-old Malik, who was shot several times outside his family business on the morning of July 14, 2022.

Israel

Israel strikes Hezbollah's 'secret bunker' in Beirut, finds $500 million worth cash and gold

Despite being registered as a charity, AQAH has been accused both by the US and Israel of serving as a critical financial branch of Hezbollah, aiding it with cash and gold reserves for military operations.

BRICS 2024

Russia discharges 85 Indians from its military ahead of BRICS

The Indian side is expected to take up the issue of discharge of the remaining Indians when Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct 22 on the margins of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, people familiar with the matter said.

Israel

Hamas can no longer pose missile threat to Israel: Reuven Azar, country’s ambassador in India

Azar said that as a rising power, India has a crucial role to play in ending conflicts in the Middle East.

Maldivian President Muizzu launches India's UPI payment service to boost country's economy

The agreement to introduce UPI in Maldives was signed during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the country in August.

Amid escalating tension with Canada, India's envoy accuses nation of harboring Khalistani extremists as ‘deep assets’ of CSIS

India has been putting pressure on the Canadian authorities to back up their accusations with credible evidence. Last week, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said intelligence, not concrete proof, was the base for the government's claims.