CHICAGO, Illinois: Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face significantly higher risks of developing musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, compared to other manufacturing workers, according to two recent USDA studies. The reports highlight the health challenges faced by employees in the meatpacking industry, where repetitive tasks and the use of sharp equipment are common. Many of thes

USDA: US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks

Chicken, pork plant workers in US under face health risks, says USDA

US chicken, pork plant workers under higher health risks, USDA study

OMAHA, Nebraska: Dunkin' customers in Nebraska, New Mexico, and other states faced an unexpected disappointment last week: a doughnut shortage.  Several Dunkin' locations, including those in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, had no doughnuts on January 8 and 9, with signs informing customers that the pastries were unavailable "due to a manufacturing error." Some stores offered limited supplies of doughnut holes,

Some US states out of Dunkin' Donuts due to supply shortages

Dunkin' run out of supply of doughnuts in some US states

Supply shortage forces some US states to go without Dunkin' doughnuts

Melbourne [Australia], January 18 (ANI): Desert lizards are experiencing a 'cost-of-living' pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study.
A lizard's 'cost-of-living' is closely related to its body temperature, which determines both how much food it requires and whether it can go outside to feed. Desert lizards face unique challenges because food is scarce and the weather is frequently too hot to forage.
The

Climate change driving 'cost-of-living' squeeze in lizards, finds study

GENEVA - U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tu&#776;rk warned on Friday that Sudanese civilians were in greater peril than ever as ethnically motivated attacks and hate speech by the warring parties becomes "increasingly common.""As the Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF] and Rapid Support Forces [RSF] battle for control at all costs in the senseless war that [has] raged for close to two years now, direct an

Ethnic attacks, hate speech surging in Sudan, UN rights office says

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Former wrestler and Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto on Friday and accused the party of 'copy-pasting' the schemes in their 'Sankalp Patra' for the assembly elections in Delhi.
Speaking to ANI, Vinesh Phogat said, "Whatever promises our party has made, we will fulfil them. Our party has seen struggles and we have toiled for the wel

"Copy-pasting schemes": Congress' Vinesh Phogat slams BJP manifesto for Delhi polls

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return agreement, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later Friday, according to a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office.Despite some uncertainty over the timing of the final Cabinet approval, the deal is expected to begin as originally scheduled on Sunday, the prime minister's office said."Pending appr

Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Charge d'affaires of Poland to India, Sebastian Domzalski, highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and Poland following Prime Minister Modi's recent visit, and said they look forward to further growing the cooperation between the two nations.
Speaking to ANI, Domzalski said, "We witnessed the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Poland. Both countries elevated their rela

"Look forward to growing cooperation with India": Polish envoy ahead of taking EU chairmanship

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Students of the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China perform Wushu during an event to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in Muscatine, Io

Young Chinese return from abroad to pursue dreams in homeland

(250117) -- GAZA, Jan. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians wait to receive free food from a food distribution center in the southern Gaza Strip City of Khan Younis, Jan. 17, 2025. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday commenced his 10-day winter sojourn in Kangra district from Dharamshala. Due to inclement weather, his visit began a day late, and he reached Dharamshala at around 12:45 pm by helicopter from Shimla. During his sojourn, which will last until January 25, the Chief Minister will dedicate various development 

Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu to dedicate development projects worth Rs 675 crore for Kangra district

(250117) -- HANGZHOU, Jan. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A train chef (1st L) with the Hangzhou passenger service unit of China Railway Shanghai Bureau Group Co., Ltd. discusses culinary skills with members of the chef team of the Wanghu Hotel in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2024. As this year's Spring Festival travel rush began on Ja

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TRAINS-MEALS (CN)

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 17 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday flagged off a special train for senior citizens under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana and said that the scheme has been launched by the state government to fulfil the spiritual and religious aspirations of the economically backward and below-poverty-line senior citizens in the state.
"I flagged off the pilgrimage t

Odisha CM Majhi flags off special train for senior citizens under Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 17 (ANI): In yet another milestone by the Division, Vijayawada Railway Station bagged the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)' 'Eat Right Station' Certification for implementing the best hygienic and safe food practices in service to esteemed passengers.
With this feat, Vijayawada has become the second Station in the Vijayawada Division and fifth in

Vijayawada railway station bags five-star 'Eat Right Station' certification

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched the party's 'Sankalp Patra' for the Delhi assembly elections with a key focus on improving healthcare, empowering women, supporting senior citizens, and ensuring better access to essential services.
The party pledged to roll out new schemes and enhance existing ones to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the people 

Delhi Elections: BJP unveils manifesto with key focus on healthcare, women empowerment, senior citizens' welfare

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 17 (ANI): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mahakumbh is being organized at the holy Sangam in Prayagraj.
This grand celebration of unity, equality, and harmony serves as the largest platform for the timeless values of Sanatan Dharma.
Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Mahakumbh is a spiritual confluence that transcends 

Mahakumbh: A global celebration of unity, equality, and harmony

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will participate in the annual World Economic Forum in Davos. The Maharashtra chief minister will leave Mumbai early morning on Sunday.
His visit is going to be very important in bringing more investment to Maharashtra, which attracts the most foreign investment and is full of aspirations.
Earlier, Devendra Fadnavis participated i

Devendra Fadnavis set for Davos visit expecting investments for Maharashtra

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Indian stock indices closed the week on a low, hinting that the volatility was far from over. On Friday, Sensex closed at 76,619.33 points, down 423.49 points or 0.55 per cent, while Nifty closed at 23,203.20 points, down 108.60 points or 0.47 per cent. Nifty IT slumped the most at 2.68 per cent.
Experts noted that FPI selling is continuously creating pressure on the indices. Additiona

Indian stock indices close in red this week, IT stocks top losers

New York [US], January 17 (ANI): The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) marked the 11th anniversary of the unjust detention of Ilham Tohti, a Uyghur professor who has been enduring a life sentence for his peaceful advocacy for Uyghur human rights. A post shared on X by HRF highlighted the atrocities he endured, including wrist and ankle shackling, prolonged solitary confinement, denial of adequate medical care and food, and po

Human Rights Foundation marks 11 years of Uyghur professor's detention; calls for immediate release

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has instructed authorities to provide free accommodation, food, and medical facilities by preparing the Rajasthan Mandap in Prayagraj for the convenience of devotees travelling from Rajasthan to the Maha Kumbh Mela.
"Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that Kumbh has special significance in Indian culture. Kumbh is said to provide a

Rajasthan CM instructs officials to provide free accommodation, food to state residents at Kumbh Mela

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran on his 108th birth anniversary on Friday.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote 'I pay homage to Thiru MGR on his birth anniversary. We are greatly inspired by his efforts to empower the poor and build a better society.'Along, with the post he posted a short video in honour of AIADMK's founder,

PM Modi pays tribute to AIADMK's founder MGR on his birth anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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