DUBLIN, Ireland: A significant majority of GPs in Ireland are no longer accepting new patients, reflecting mounting pressures on the country's healthcare system. A survey conducted by the Irish Independent revealed that 79 out of 130 registered GPs have closed their waiting lists entirely, citing capacity limits or months-long queues. This development coincides with a rise in winter illnesses and respirat

Over 6 in 10 GPs in Ireland not taking on new patients, survey shows

Pressure on Ireland's healthcare as most GPs refuse new patients

Survey shows majority of GPs in Ireland refusing new patients

BLANTYRE, MALAWI - Malawi's government launched a plan Thursday to stop cholera outbreaks by 2030.Officials say that if the government and international partners can effectively cooperate, they can greatly reduce the prevalence of cholera in the southern African country, where it has killed at least 1,700 people over the past three years.Partners include the World Health Organization, or WHO, and UNICEF.<

Malawi takes steps to end cholera outbreaks by 2030

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

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] January 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has truly exemplified the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).
CM said that during the severe challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, India solidified its position as a global ally by providing vaccines and medicines to over 100 countries.

India has truly exemplified spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam under PM Modi: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

The three attorneys have been found guilty of helping the opposition figure lead an extremist group from behind barsA Russian court has sentenced three former lawyers of late Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny to prison terms of 3.5 to 5.5 years over membership in an extremist organization.The judge, who announced the verdict on Friday, gave Vadim Kobzev 5.5 years in a general regim

Navalny&#039;s former lawyers sentenced to prison in Russia

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday alleged that the intellectual integrity in premier universities is threatened by the 'virus' of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 'predilection for conspiracy theories and infantile name-calling'.
The Congress leader in a post on X claimed that the new University Grant Commission (UGC) rules are intended solely to promote 'non-

Intellectual integrity threatened by "virus" of RSS' predilection for conspiracy theories: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], January 17 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu while addressing the Deputy Commissioners from across the state on Friday at the two-day Sashakt Arunachal Conference of Deputy Commissioners (DC), asserted that shying away from problems was not the way forward but finding a solution to problems and moving ahead was the solution.
Giving his concluding remarks at the event

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addresses two-day Sashakt Arunachal Conference of Deputy Commissioners

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Dick Vitale received his first broadcasting assignment from ESPN this season, marking his return to the air for the first time since 2023. Vitale battled four types of cancer for more than three years and is only months removed from a 2024 surgery to address a lymph node in his neck diagnosed as cancer.

ESPN announced Friday that the Hall of Fame broad

Dick Vitale to make broadcasting return Jan. 25

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Telugu original comedy-drama series 'Sivarapalli' which is a remake of the popular series Panchayat, is set to release on Prime Video on January 24.
The makers on Friday took to their X account to announce the release date and shared the trailer of the series.
Sivarapalli follows the story of Shyam, an engineering graduate from Hyderabad, who reluctantly becomes a Panchayat Secreta

Telegu comedy-drama 'Sivarapalli' to be out on this date

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 17: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC Vellore) researchers have developed a cost-effective and portable plug-and-train robot for hand rehabilitation.
Called 'PLUTO' (Plug and Train Robot), this device technology was licensed through Technology Transfer Office-TTO ICSR and commercialized by Thryv Rehab Solutions.
It addresses

IIT Madras  CMC Vellore develop affordable indigenous robot for hand rehabilitation

Mohali (Punjab) [India], January 17 (ANI): Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian along with MLA Kulwant Singh laid the foundation stone of Saneta's new grain market in Mohali on Friday.
Speaking to ANI, Punjab Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said, "The grain market in Mohali's Saneta has been inaugurated today. It's important to ensure that farmers' crops are stored properly after being harvested, so they don

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Khuddian lays foundation stone of new grain market in Mohali

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Naomi Osaka exited the Australian Open the same way she bowed out of her previous two events -- retiring midmatch due to injury.

The 27-year-old Japanese star pulled out of her third-round match against Switzerland's Belinda Bencic after losing the first set 7-6 (3) on Friday in Melbourne, Australia.

The official ailment wasn't announced, but a trainer appeared to be helping Osaka 

Naomi Osaka retires from third-round Australian Open match

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who sought his release on medical grounds in a case registered against him under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
A bench of Justices Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal said it was not inclined to grant bail on medical grounds at this stage and 

SC denies bail to ex-PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case

With a pending law declaring the social media application TikTok illegal in the United States, set to take effect on Sunday, the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is signaling that it plans to try to find a way to prevent the service from going offline.Under current law, the service's parent company, China-based ByteDance, must either sell TikTok to a non-Chinese firm or see it banned 

Trump team might step in to save TikTok from pending US ban

People presenting at emergency with mental health concerns are experiencing the longest wait times in Australia for admission to a ward, according to a new report from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. 
But with half of New South Wales' public psychiatrists <a href="https://ww

What should I do if I can't see a psychiatrist?

New Delhi [India], January 17, (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi to meet patients waiting for treatment.
He also interacted with them and listened to their problems.
Govind Lal, a patient said, "He asked me about my stay here. He also asked about the treatment of my daughters.""He asked me for my phone number, and said

Delhi: Rahul Gandhi meets patients in AIIMS, listens to their problems

With ceasefire accord, UN humanitarians step up aid action in Gaza

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE - Under tight security measures, Mozambique's new president, Daniel Chapo, was sworn in as the country's fifth president on Wednesday.Around 2,500 guests, including the presidents of South Africa and Guinea-Bissau, endured intense heat as Chapo took his oath to become Mozambique's president for the next five years.The ceremony took place as hundreds of demonstrators gathered on streets 

Mozambique president sworn in amid tight security, protests

Morigaon (Assam) [India], January 16 (ANI): On his day-long visit to Morigaon, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday engaged in several events, including the Jonbeel Mela, where he presented annual allowances to 22 Tiwa Kings of middle Assam, among them Gobha Raja Deep Singh Deu Raja.
Speaking on the occasion, Sarma highlighted the Jonbeel Mela as a time-honoured tradition, one of Assam's most ancient and e

Assam CM attends Jonbeel Mela, presents annual allowance to 22 Tiwa Kings

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It eventually might be called the house that Caitlin built.

After a run to the postseason behind Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's Rookie of the Year, the Indiana Fever will be on the receiving end of a $78 million "sports performance center" to be built in downtown Indianapolis.

"With the goal of Indianapolis becoming the epicenter of women's sports, this world-class s

$78M training facility to be built for Fever in downtown Indianapolis

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?

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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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