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Memories of the Covid-19 pandemic have resurfaced as a mysterious respiratory illness among children emerged in China, the epicenter of the earlier outbreak. Hospitals in many Chinese cities have been operating at maximum capacity the past two months, taking in more than 9,000 patients a day. The alarming scenes from China have put health authorities worldwide on high alert.

Investing.com-- Oil prices moved little in Asian trade on Wednesday, sticking to near five-month lows after a warning on China's economy rattled markets, while signs of an unexpected build in U.S. crude stockpiles also added to pressure on prices.

Belarus wants to accelerate the launch of its CBDC as it looks to evade US and EU-led sanctions and let its firms trade with international partners.

Manipur witnessed fresh violence in a series of violent incidences that has gripped the state since May, 2023. According to media reports citing officials, 13 people were killed in a gunfight between two groups of militants in Manipur's Tengnoupal district. The incident took place at Leithu village on Monday afternoon, PTI reported.

Bank of India (RBI) shows that about ₹10.27 trillion was locked in bank deposits in fiscal year 2023. To put this number in perspective, only about ₹1.8 trillion household savings went into mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SIPs) in the same year. Due to RBI’s hawkish stance on retail inflation and the rising retail demand for credit, term deposit rates in India have risen to their highest in the past decade.

State agriculture officials have confirmed a new case of cattle anthrax in southwest North Dakota, bringing the number of cases in the state to 25 this year

residential real estate market has prompted property developers to actively pursue and conclude transactions for land parcels, and the trend is not limited to metropolitan regions and peripheral locations but is also evident in tier-II and -III cities, too. Homebuyers' interest in plotted developments has spiked, particularly after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. The buoyant demand for warehousing has also pushed finalisation of land deals higher. During the 22-month period from January 2022 to October 2023, real estate developers purchased about 3,294 acres of land.

Morag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests. Visitors have travelled from far and wide to the farm near Beverley in east Yorkshire, not to buy milk, yoghurt or cheese, but to enjoy a cuddle with Morag and her companions. Fiona Wilson and her co-farmers at Dumble Farm started offering the cuddling sessions in February when it became obvious that economic difficulties of modern dairy farming had become untenable. «Some people like to engage with dogs or cats or horses and other people find that cows are the animals they want to be with,» Wilson told AFP. «People are coming for a wellbeing point of view.

The spike in illness in the country where COVID emerged in late 2019 attracted the spotlight when the World Health Organization sought information last week, citing a report on clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children. Chinese authorities will open more paediatric outpatient clinics, seek to ensure more elderly people and children receive flu vaccines and encourage people to wear masks and wash their hands, Mi Feng, an official with China's National Health Commission, told a press conference. Doctors in China and experts abroad have not expressed alarm about China's outbreaks, given that many other countries saw similar increases in respiratory diseases after easing pandemic measures, which China did at the end of last year.

Netflix has officially greenlit the production of the second season for the zombie-based reality competition game show, Zombieverse. The announcement surfaced on Netflix's K-content account through a social media post: “ZOMBIEVERSE is renewed for season 2! The world is a zombieverse, and we’re all just living in it, right? Expect upgraded quests, enhanced zombies, a new cast, and an expanded universe.” The debut season, which premiered on August 8, 2023, unfolded in Seoul and showcased participants testing their survival skills amid a simulated zombie outbreak. Contestants engaged in challenging quests to prove their mettle in the face of adversity. The show had a notable presence in global and South Korean Netflix rankings. During its launch week, it secured a position in the global top 10, accumulating 14.3 million hours watched and claiming the fifth spot in the Non-English series category. FlixPatrol data indicates that Zombieverse maintained its popularity in South Korea, residing in the country's top 10 for an impressive 17 days. This success aligns with a trend of South Korean reality series achieving significant viewership, evident in the renewals of The Devil’s Plan and Physical: 100 for their second seasons. Single’s Inferno is also slated to return for a third season in the near future. With the confirmed renewal, fans can anticipate an array of enhancements in Zombieverse season 2, including upgraded quests, more formidable zombies, a fresh cast, and an expanded universe.

U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source

Manipur. The rally was organized under the aegis of Zo United, a Civil Society Organisation parent body for all Kuki-Zo kindred Tribes in Manipur. Albert Renthlei Convenor of the Zo United stated that the rally is to speed up the demand for separate administration for the Kuki, Zomi, Hmar and Mizo ( ZOs) while progress towards the grant of separate administration has been slow . People denounced the Manipur state government and held placards like “Separate administration is the only solution”, “Metei government, down, down”, “Tribal area, tribal government” and “No solution, no rest”. The organisation stated, “The Kuki-Zo kindred family have endured seven months of ethnic cleansing attack by the majority Meiteis, who controls the government, and the Kuki-Zo kindred family have borne the brunt of the violence with 203 villages totally burnt down, more than 7000 house burnt down to ashes, 152 souls have lost lives and more than 50,000 displaced.

Manipur. The rally was organized under the aegis of Zo United, a Civil Society Organisation parent body for all Kuki-Zo kindred Tribes in Manipur.

Covid pandemic, everyone hopes the recent outbreak of respiratory diseases in China is nothing more than what China claims it to be. The outbreak of respiratory illnesses in China has revived the scary memories of the beginning of Covid in China.

Union Health Ministry in its advisory on Sunday said that currently, the situation is not that alarming, adding that it is closely monitoring the situation. "In view of the recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness in children in northern China in recent weeks, the Union Health Ministry has proactively decided to review the preparedness measures against respiratory illnesses, as a matter of abundant caution.

At least 76 people have died and 40,000 displaced from their homes since the rains began pounding the country in October. President William Ruto convened an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday and said 38 of Kenya's 47 counties had been affected by floods and mudslides made worse by the El Nino phenomenon. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed also noted «disease outbreaks, destruction of infrastructure and property as well as prolonged power outages» across Kenya and the region. The worst affected areas are the coastal cities of Mombasa and Malindi and the northern Kenya region which borders Somalia, also hit hard by flooding. In Kenya's Garissa town, thousands of people have been displaced after their homes were swept away. «All roads are destroyed.

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salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products has caused at least two fatalities and severe illness in dozens of individuals, prompting heightened concern from leading US health authorities, according to a Fox report. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 99 cases of illness, with 45 hospitalizations and two confirmed deaths. The outbreak has expanded to 32 states and Canada, with new cases emerging in 17 additional states. The latest onset date recorded was November 10. Consuming food contaminated with salmonella can lead to food poisoning within 12 to 72 hours, resulting in symptoms lasting 4 to 7 days. These symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Severe infections are more likely in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and children under five years of age. Individuals experiencing symptoms are advised to contact their healthcare provider to report their symptoms and seek appropriate care. US health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. The US Food and Drug Administration's original recall included Malichita brand whole cantaloupe, Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupe and ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products. Rudy brand whole cantaloupes and Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes joined the list Friday. Health officials say anyone who bought the recalled fruits should throw them away and wash surfaces that touched them with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.

They said that the present situation is not alarming but if the illness spreads to other parts of the globe, it will have an impact on world trade as China is a hub of global manufacturing and exports. The government on November 24 stated that India is prepared for any kind of exigency that may emerge from the current influenza situation in China and it is monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in that country. There is a low risk to India from the avian influenza, H9N2, cases reported in China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness, the Union health ministry has said. Some media reports indicated a clustering of cases of respiratory illness in children in northern China for which the World Health Organization (WHO) has also issued a statement. Leading leather exporter and Farida Group Chairman Rafeeq Ahmed said: “We are cautiously watching the situation. If the diseases spread, it will have an impact on trade”. Sharing similar views, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said: “We are definitely concerned and most of the things depend on its spread.

mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China, even as it underlined that there is “no need for alarm". “All States and Union Territories are advised to implement ‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of COVID-19’," it said in a media release.

A string of fruit-related recalls have been issued in Canada over the past couple of months amid an outbreak of salmonella infections across the country.