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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly wished his US counterpart Joe Biden a speedy recovery from coronavirus, according to Chinese state-owned media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a tweet posted by the Chinese mouthpiece China Daily, "President Xi Jinping has conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to United States President Joe Biden, who has tested positive for #COVID_19. In the message sent on Friday, Xi said he wished to convey his sympathies to Biden. #XiJinping"</p>

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<p>The two leaders had last spoken to each other in March about Russia's&nbsp;attack on Ukraine. Earlier this week, Biden had remarked that he was expected to speak to the Chinese President within 10 days. The US President, at the time, didn't specify any reason for the call.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>White House confirms President Biden tests positive</strong></p>

<p>As reported by WION, the American President had contracted COVID-19, as revealed by the White House on Thursday. The 79-year-old was showing minor symptoms while the White House physician reported that the President had a runny nose, dry cough and lethargy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-tests-positive-for-covid-19-has-mild-symptoms-499518" target="_blank">US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has 'mild symptoms'</a></p>

<p>According to press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the President is feeling "very mild symptoms" but will continue to perform all of his duties despite being completely immunised and having gotten two booster shots. She also said that the president was taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid.</p>

<p>Before taking office, 79-year-old Biden received two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. A first booster shot was given to him in September, then a second one on March 30. Even while the illness claimed close advisers and aides, he had avoided it thanks to strict White House safeguards.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly wished his US counterpart Joe Biden a speedy recovery from coronavirus, according to Chinese state-owned media. According to a tweet posted by the Chinese mouthpiece China Daily, "President Xi Jinping has conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to United States President Joe Biden, who has tested positive for #COVID_19.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly wished his US counterpart Joe Biden a speedy recovery from coronavirus, according to Chinese state-owned media. According to a tweet posted by the Chinese mouthpiece China Daily, "President Xi Jinping has conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to United States President Joe Biden, who has tested positive for #COVID_19. In the message sent on Friday, Xi said he wished to convey his sympathies to Biden. #XiJinping" President Xi Jinping has conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to United States President Joe Biden, who has tested positive for #COVID_19. In the message sent on Friday, Xi said he wished to convey his sympathies to Biden. #XiJinping pic.twitter.com/zch5P3LyP6 — China Daily (@ChinaDaily) July 22, 2022 × The two leaders had last spoken to each other in March about Russia's attack on Ukraine. Earlier this week, Biden had remarked that he was expected to speak to the Chinese President within 10 days. The US President, at the time, didn't specify any reason for the call. White House confirms President Biden tests positive As reported by WION, the American President had contracted COVID-19, as revealed by the White House on Thursday. The 79-year-old was showing minor symptoms while the White House physician reported that the President had a runny nose, dry cough and lethargy. Read more: US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has 'mild symptoms' According to press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the President is feeling "very mild symptoms" but will continue to perform all of his duties despite being completely immunised and having gotten two booster shots. She also said that the president was taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid. Before taking office, 79-year-old Biden received two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. A first booster shot was given to him in September, then a second one on March 30. Even while the illness claimed close advisers and aides, he had avoided it thanks to strict White House safeguards. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the citizens to participate in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolour at every home) movement by hoisting the national flag in their homes between August 13-15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, the PM wrote, "Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru."</p>

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<p>While PM mentioned the tricolour and how it was adopted on this day, it is pertinent to note that our national flag went through several iterations before it was agreed upon in the final and current version.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bhagini (Sister) Nivedita flag - 1905</strong></p>

<p>The first version of the Indian flag came in the year 1904 when Sister Nivedita, more fondly called as Bhagini Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda designed a yellow and red flag with a 'Vajra' in the centre and 'Vande Mataram' written in Bengali in the centre.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Unofficial flag of India - 1906</strong></p>

<p>On August 7, 1906, the first unofficial Indian flag was hoisted in Parsee Bagan (Modern day Girish Park)&nbsp;in Kolkata. This time, the flag had three equal horizontal stripes of green, yellow and red. Moreover, the top green strip had eight lotus flowers, half-opened in white. The crescent moon and the sun in the bottom red half represented Islam and Hinduism, respectively. Meanwhile, the centre panel in yellow had 'Vande Matram' written across it in the Devnagiri script.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Berlin Committee Flag -1907</strong></p>

<p>Later in the year, based on the flag unfurled at&nbsp;Parsee Bagan, another flag, which would come to be known as the 'Cama flag' or 'Berlin Committee flag' came into existence. It was collectively designed by Madam Bhikaji Cama, Veer Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma. Instead of the red in the top horizontal space, it had saffron and eight lotuses.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reportedly, this was the first time that the Indian flag was unfurled at the international level. It was hoisted&nbsp;at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany. Another iteration of the same flag had&nbsp;one lotus and seven stars denoting saptarishi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The Home Rule Movement flag - 1917</strong></p>

<p>After two iterations of the national flag in a relatively short period, the next change only came in 1917. Designed by revolutionaries&nbsp;Annie Besant &amp; Lokmanya Tilak, this flag came at the peak of the 'Home rule movement'. The aim of the home rule movement was the attainment of home rule or a dominion status for India under the British empire.</p>

<p>This particular flag differed vastly from the Calcutta and Cama flags. Instead of three horizontal stripes, the new flag had&nbsp;five red and four green horizontal strips arranged alternately, with seven stars in the saptarishi configuration superimposed. In the top left corner lay the Union Jack while a white crescent star stood in the opposite corner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>National flag unofficially adopted in 1921</strong></p>

<p>Four years later, when Mahatma Gandhi was visiting Vijayawada for the he All India Congress Committee,&nbsp;Pingali Venkayya designed a flag and submitted it to him. The flag initially had only green and red, representing Muslim and Hindu communities. However, Mahatma Gandhi suggested adding a white stripe&nbsp;and a spinning wheel or Chrakha. The spinning wheel was popularised by Gandhi as a symbol of nationalist struggle. Later on, this flag would lay the foundation of the current tricolour.</p>

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<p><strong>Flag adopted in 1931</strong></p>

<p>A decade later,&nbsp;Pingali Venkayya redesigned the flag to make it more inclusive. this time, the red was removed for saffron and placed at the top. The white stripe was dropped into the middle while green was retained at the bottom. The Charkha still found its place in the middle. However, it was clearly stated that the flag and its colour had no significance for any particular community.&nbsp;The Saffron signified strength, White stood for truth and the bottom depicted fertility. In the end, a resolution was passed by Congress to make it the official flag of the country.</p>

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<p><strong>The Tricolour</strong></p>

<p>The final iteration of the current tricolour came in 1947. The charkha was replaced by Ashoka's Dharma chakra as the emblem on the flag in the middle white stripe. The Constituent assembly accepted and adopted its as the country's national flag. It served as the national flag of the Dominion of India between 15 August 1947 and 26 January 1950 and that of the Republic of India afterwards.</p>

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Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the citizens to participate in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolour at every home) movement by hoisting the national flag in their homes between August 13-15.

Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the citizens to participate in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolour at every home) movement by hoisting the national flag in their homes between August 13-15. Taking to Twitter, the PM wrote, "Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru." Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru. pic.twitter.com/qseNetQn4W — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2022 × While PM mentioned the tricolour and how it was adopted on this day, it is pertinent to note that our national flag went through several iterations before it was agreed upon in the final and current version. Bhagini (Sister) Nivedita flag - 1905 The first version of the Indian flag came in the year 1904 when Sister Nivedita, more fondly called as Bhagini Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda designed a yellow and red flag with a 'Vajra' in the centre and 'Vande Mataram' written in Bengali in the centre. Unofficial flag of India - 1906 On August 7, 1906, the first unofficial Indian flag was hoisted in Parsee Bagan (Modern day Girish Park) in Kolkata. This time, the flag had three equal horizontal stripes of green, yellow and red. Moreover, the top green strip had eight lotus flowers, half-opened in white. The crescent moon and the sun in the bottom red half represented Islam and Hinduism, respectively. Meanwhile, the centre panel in yellow had 'Vande Matram' written across it in the Devnagiri script. Berlin Committee Flag -1907 Later in the year, based on the flag unfurled at Parsee Bagan, another flag, which would come to be known as the 'Cama flag' or 'Berlin Committee flag' came into existence. It was collectively designed by Madam Bhikaji Cama, Veer Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma. Instead of the red in the top horizontal space, it had saffron and eight lotuses. Reportedly, this was the first time that the Indian flag was unfurled at the international level. It was hoisted at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany. Another iteration of the same flag had one lotus and seven stars denoting saptarishi. The Home Rule Movement flag - 1917 After two iterations of the national flag in a relatively short period, the next change only came in 1917. Designed by revolutionaries Annie Besant & Lokmanya Tilak, this flag came at the peak of the 'Home rule movement'. The aim of the home rule movement was the attainment of home rule or a dominion status for India under the British empire. This particular flag differed vastly from the Calcutta and Cama flags. Instead of three horizontal stripes, the new flag had five red and four green horizontal strips arranged alternately, with seven stars in the saptarishi configuration superimposed. In the top left corner lay the Union Jack while a white crescent star stood in the opposite corner. National flag unofficially adopted in 1921 Four years later, when Mahatma Gandhi was visiting Vijayawada for the he All India Congress Committee, Pingali Venkayya designed a flag and submitted it to him. The flag initially had only green and red, representing Muslim and Hindu communities. However, Mahatma Gandhi suggested adding a white stripe and a spinning wheel or Chrakha. The spinning wheel was popularised by Gandhi as a symbol of nationalist struggle. Later on, this flag would lay the foundation of the current tricolour. Flag adopted in 1931 A decade later, Pingali Venkayya redesigned the flag to make it more inclusive. this time, the red was removed for saffron and placed at the top. The white stripe was dropped into the middle while green was retained at the bottom. The Charkha still found its place in the middle. However, it was clearly stated that the flag and its colour had no significance for any particular community. The Saffron signified strength, White stood for truth and the bottom depicted fertility. In the end, a resolution was passed by Congress to make it the official flag of the country. The Tricolour The final iteration of the current tricolour came in 1947. The charkha was replaced by Ashoka's Dharma chakra as the emblem on the flag in the middle white stripe. The Constituent assembly accepted and adopted its as the country's national flag. It served as the national flag of the Dominion of India between 15 August 1947 and 26 January 1950 and that of the Republic of India afterwards. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global is set to be fined more than one billion dollars by the Chinese financial regulators. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) came down heavily upon the cab-sharing service last year, days after it had gone public with its IPO (Initial Public Offering) at the US Stock Exchange.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, after the fine is unveiled, Didi Global will be allowed to add new users to its platform. When the ban was announced in June 2021, the Communist Party of China (CCP) forced the company to remove its app from the various app stores.</p>

<p>According to those privy to the matter, Didi is also expected to file for a fresh share listing but this time in Hong Kong. The company delisted itself from the US Stock Exchange last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fine, expected to be around 4 per cent of Didi’s $27.3 billion total sales last year, will bring an end to a probe that was engineered by Xi Jinping as he went after nearly every big tech and internet company in China, including Alibaba and Tencent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is reported that one of the major reasons for Xi's paranoia last year was that Didi was listed in the US under the precondition of sharing audit details with the US regulators. Under the CCP, Chinese companies have been restricted by Chinese law to share any kind of information with foreign entities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such was Xi's purge process that Alibaba founder Jack Ma disappeared from the public eye for several weeks after questioning the Chinese regulators. The Ant IPO was also tanked by Politburo as it sought to teach the tech sector a lesson. In the end, Xi Jinping came on top of it as the tech behemoths quietly accepted the diktat.&nbsp;</p>

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Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global is set to be fined more than one billion dollars by the Chinese financial regulators. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) came down heavily upon the cab-sharing service last year, days after it had gone public with its IPO (Initial Public Offering) at the US Stock Exchange.

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global is set to be fined more than one billion dollars by the Chinese financial regulators. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) came down heavily upon the cab-sharing service last year, days after it had gone public with its IPO (Initial Public Offering) at the US Stock Exchange. Reportedly, after the fine is unveiled, Didi Global will be allowed to add new users to its platform. When the ban was announced in June 2021, the Communist Party of China (CCP) forced the company to remove its app from the various app stores. According to those privy to the matter, Didi is also expected to file for a fresh share listing but this time in Hong Kong. The company delisted itself from the US Stock Exchange last month. The fine, expected to be around 4 per cent of Didi’s $27.3 billion total sales last year, will bring an end to a probe that was engineered by Xi Jinping as he went after nearly every big tech and internet company in China, including Alibaba and Tencent. Read More: Didi considers giving up data control to appease China: Reports It is reported that one of the major reasons for Xi's paranoia last year was that Didi was listed in the US under the precondition of sharing audit details with the US regulators. Under the CCP, Chinese companies have been restricted by Chinese law to share any kind of information with foreign entities. Such was Xi's purge process that Alibaba founder Jack Ma disappeared from the public eye for several weeks after questioning the Chinese regulators. The Ant IPO was also tanked by Politburo as it sought to teach the tech sector a lesson. In the end, Xi Jinping came on top of it as the tech behemoths quietly accepted the diktat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Didi Global fined $1 billion by Chinese regulators; Jinping's purge process of tech sector finally complete

<p>A UK-based model named Carla Bellucci&nbsp;has made the news headlines for a bizarre decision regarding her wedding. Reportedly, 40-year-old Karla is set to tie the knot with her&nbsp;52-year-old beau Jovani. The wedding will take place in the archipelago of Cape Verde with guests invited as well. However, there's a twist in the tale.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Carla has asked the guests to shell out as much as $112&nbsp;to attend the wedding. Additionally, the guests are expected to pay for their food as well as flight and hotel charges. While the guests are being asked to spend a fortune, the model has already spent nearly $48,000 on the wedding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, Carla and Jovani have hired white horses and brought elaborate dresses for the big day, whilst spending approximately $7,500 on wedding rings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year, a bride in Australia had pulled off a similar routine. She had charged guests $99 to attend her wedding and eat a 'banquet style feast'. The enraged guests took to social media platforms and blasted the couple for their methods. One of the guests on Reddit remarked that&nbsp;couple was providing an open bar but still had a&nbsp;wishing well, which is a drop-off point for friends and family to leave gifts, mainly in the form of money.</p>

<p><em>With inputs from agencies</em></p>

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A UK-based model named Carla Bellucci has made the news headlines for a bizarre decision regarding her wedding. Reportedly, 40-year-old Karla is set to tie the knot with her 52-year-old beau Jovani.

A UK-based model named Carla Bellucci has made the news headlines for a bizarre decision regarding her wedding. Reportedly, 40-year-old Karla is set to tie the knot with her 52-year-old beau Jovani. The wedding will take place in the archipelago of Cape Verde with guests invited as well. However, there's a twist in the tale. Reportedly, Carla has asked the guests to shell out as much as $112 to attend the wedding. Additionally, the guests are expected to pay for their food as well as flight and hotel charges. While the guests are being asked to spend a fortune, the model has already spent nearly $48,000 on the wedding. According to media reports, Carla and Jovani have hired white horses and brought elaborate dresses for the big day, whilst spending approximately $7,500 on wedding rings. Read More: UK to relax wedding rules. Couples can get married at beaches, cruise ships or even their kitchen Last year, a bride in Australia had pulled off a similar routine. She had charged guests $99 to attend her wedding and eat a 'banquet style feast'. The enraged guests took to social media platforms and blasted the couple for their methods. One of the guests on Reddit remarked that couple was providing an open bar but still had a wishing well, which is a drop-off point for friends and family to leave gifts, mainly in the form of money. With inputs from agencies WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK model charges guests for food, hotel bills to attend her wedding

<p>It has been revealed that former Labour&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Tony Blair persuaded Kuwait to buy the latest British artillery equipment in the late 90s, particularly the&nbsp;AS90 howitzer, to compensate for receiving support from the European nation during the Gulf War.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, from 1998 to 1999, the British PM made several overtures in front of&nbsp;Kuwait’s Sheikh Sa’ad to sell the weapons. Such was Blair's attempt to seek a deal that during a return journey to Britain from South Africa, he used the layover to call the Sheikh and further the talks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Labour leader even wrote letters to the crown prince where he claimed AS90 as 'the best 155mm gun in the world today'. Blair's aggressive sales tactics came in the backdrop of the US offering its much cheaper M109 howitzer to Kuwait. Blair did not want the deal to go through and thus played the emotional card. However, Sheikh&nbsp;Sa’ad made it clear that the price of AS90 was too high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The prime minister raised the AS90. It was an effective weapon, although he knew the US had offered the M109. He hoped very much that all the support we had given Kuwait would be remembered." private Secretary Philip Barton at 10, Downing Street wrote in a letter.</p>

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<p>According to internal briefing notes released by UK's National Archives, Blair was put under pressure after he was told that the government was 'frankly disappointed' to have 'won so little Kuwaiti defence business since the end of Gulf war'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite Blair's best lobbying efforts, Kuwait could not be persuaded and two months after his meeting with the Sheikh, the West Asian country signed with the US to acquire the M109 howitzers.&nbsp;</p>

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It has been revealed that former Labour UK Prime Minister Tony Blair persuaded Kuwait to buy the latest British artillery equipment in the late 90s, particularly the AS90 howitzer, to compensate for receiving support from the European nation during the Gulf War.

It has been revealed that former Labour UK Prime Minister Tony Blair persuaded Kuwait to buy the latest British artillery equipment in the late 90s, particularly the AS90 howitzer, to compensate for receiving support from the European nation during the Gulf War. Reportedly, from 1998 to 1999, the British PM made several overtures in front of Kuwait’s Sheikh Sa’ad to sell the weapons. Such was Blair's attempt to seek a deal that during a return journey to Britain from South Africa, he used the layover to call the Sheikh and further the talks. The Labour leader even wrote letters to the crown prince where he claimed AS90 as 'the best 155mm gun in the world today'. Blair's aggressive sales tactics came in the backdrop of the US offering its much cheaper M109 howitzer to Kuwait. Blair did not want the deal to go through and thus played the emotional card. However, Sheikh Sa’ad made it clear that the price of AS90 was too high. “The prime minister raised the AS90. It was an effective weapon, although he knew the US had offered the M109. He hoped very much that all the support we had given Kuwait would be remembered." private Secretary Philip Barton at 10, Downing Street wrote in a letter. Read More: United Kingdom: How much will former UK PM Boris Johnson earn after office? According to internal briefing notes released by UK's National Archives, Blair was put under pressure after he was told that the government was 'frankly disappointed' to have 'won so little Kuwaiti defence business since the end of Gulf war'. Despite Blair's best lobbying efforts, Kuwait could not be persuaded and two months after his meeting with the Sheikh, the West Asian country signed with the US to acquire the M109 howitzers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

The time when Tony Blair became an arms salesman; wanted a favour from Kuwait for support in the Gulf war

<p>With an aim to bring the cryptocurrency companies on par with the country's rules and regulations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country's central bank is set to take a tough stance. Reportedly, MAS is planning to hold talks with the industry players in September or October to discuss the scope of law. However, the battlelines have already been drawn.</p>

<p>Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS, in clear terms told the reporters that few crypto players will be ensnared in the legal net. "So, players who are doing some of these activities but are currently not caught, may well be caught. When we put out the consult, when we say what are the additional areas that we will regulate, it will capture a wider ambit of players," said Ravi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bitcoin-drops-below-20000-to-lowest-since-december-2020-489423">Bitcoin drops below $20,000 to lowest since December 2020</a></p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that currently, the South Asian country regulates its cryptocurrency sector by primarily looking out for traces of money laundering and terrorism. However, with a slew of investors getting duped by crypto sharks and their infamous pump-and-dump scheme, the central bank has had to step up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decentralisation of currency is the biggest reason given for the emergence and use of cryptocurrency. However, whenever the customers are defrauded and suffer massive investment losses, they do not have any authority to report the incident. Several governments around the world are aware of this void and the Singapore government is no different, with the central bank seeking to fill the same void.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crypto-platform-celsius-files-for-voluntary-bankruptcy-in-united-states-497297">Turmoil in cryptocurrency market hits Celsius as platform files for voluntary bankruptcy in United States</a></p>

<p>Up until now, crypto companies such as TerraForm Labs and Three Arrows Capital had a relatively easy time operating in the country, despite not having obtained proper licenses or following the city-state's rules applicable to digital token service providers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We want to take this targeted approach, and that's why we want to explain our overall approach to the industry. It's a targeted effort to contain the risk and overexposure of retail investments in cryptocurrencies." Ravi signed off by saying.&nbsp;</p>

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With an aim to bring the cryptocurrency companies on par with the country's rules and regulations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country's central bank is set to take a tough stance.

With an aim to bring the cryptocurrency companies on par with the country's rules and regulations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country's central bank is set to take a tough stance. Reportedly, MAS is planning to hold talks with the industry players in September or October to discuss the scope of law. However, the battlelines have already been drawn. Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS, in clear terms told the reporters that few crypto players will be ensnared in the legal net. "So, players who are doing some of these activities but are currently not caught, may well be caught. When we put out the consult, when we say what are the additional areas that we will regulate, it will capture a wider ambit of players," said Ravi. Read More: Bitcoin drops below $20,000 to lowest since December 2020 It is pertinent to note that currently, the South Asian country regulates its cryptocurrency sector by primarily looking out for traces of money laundering and terrorism. However, with a slew of investors getting duped by crypto sharks and their infamous pump-and-dump scheme, the central bank has had to step up. The decentralisation of currency is the biggest reason given for the emergence and use of cryptocurrency. However, whenever the customers are defrauded and suffer massive investment losses, they do not have any authority to report the incident. Several governments around the world are aware of this void and the Singapore government is no different, with the central bank seeking to fill the same void. Read More: Turmoil in cryptocurrency market hits Celsius as platform files for voluntary bankruptcy in United States Up until now, crypto companies such as TerraForm Labs and Three Arrows Capital had a relatively easy time operating in the country, despite not having obtained proper licenses or following the city-state's rules applicable to digital token service providers. "We want to take this targeted approach, and that's why we want to explain our overall approach to the industry. It's a targeted effort to contain the risk and overexposure of retail investments in cryptocurrencies." Ravi signed off by saying. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Singapore's central bank to tighten regulations around cryptocurrency; crypto companies sweat profusely

<p>Researchers at the Physical Intelligence Department of Max Planck Institute in Germany have made a breakthrough that can help fight cancer. Reportedly, the scientists at the institute, combining elements of robotics and biology have developed magnetically-controlled microscopic robots that can reach tumour cells and battle cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scientists used E.coli bacteria, often dubbed 'superhero of the microbial world' for the process. The E.coli bacteria can easily traverse through material ranging from liquids to highly viscous tissues, making it the ideal choice for the experiment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scientists attached magnetic nanoparticles to this bacterium and when exposed to a magnetic field, managed to enhance its speed, allowing it to reach the desired spot quicker. Meanwhile, spherical-shaped carriers called liposomes that contain the medication were also attached. After reaching the tumour spot, the microrobots grow there and start their 'miracle' work.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Birgül Akolpoglu, a PhD student and the first author of the research decoded the process by stating that these biohybrid microrobots can be used to awaken the immune system of the patients, which will help fight the tumour cells and simultaneously increase the effect of cancer drugs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Imagine we would inject such bacteria-based microrobots into a cancer patient’s body. With a magnet, we could precisely steer the particles towards the tumour. Once enough microrobots surround the tumour, we point a laser at the tissue and by that trigger the drug release. Now, not only is the immune system triggered to wake up, but the additional drugs also help destroy the tumour,” Akolpoglu was quoted as saying by the official Max Planck Institute website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that bacteria are drawn to areas of low oxygen levels and high acidity in the body; both of which are prevalent near a tumour. Thus, scientists have managed to use both, the natural and programmed qualities of modified E.Coli bacteria to tackle the cancer tumour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Bacteria-based biohybrid microrobots with medical functionalities could one-day battle cancer more effectively. It is a new therapeutic approach not too far away from how we treat cancer today,” added co-author Dr Metin Sitti.<br />
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Researchers at the Physical Intelligence Department of Max Planck Institute in Germany have made a breakthrough that can help fight cancer. Reportedly, the scientists at the institute, combining elements of robotics and biology have developed magnetically-controlled microscopic robots that can reach tumour cells and battle cancer.

Researchers at the Physical Intelligence Department of Max Planck Institute in Germany have made a breakthrough that can help fight cancer. Reportedly, the scientists at the institute, combining elements of robotics and biology have developed magnetically-controlled microscopic robots that can reach tumour cells and battle cancer. The scientists used E.coli bacteria, often dubbed 'superhero of the microbial world' for the process. The E.coli bacteria can easily traverse through material ranging from liquids to highly viscous tissues, making it the ideal choice for the experiment. The scientists attached magnetic nanoparticles to this bacterium and when exposed to a magnetic field, managed to enhance its speed, allowing it to reach the desired spot quicker. Meanwhile, spherical-shaped carriers called liposomes that contain the medication were also attached. After reaching the tumour spot, the microrobots grow there and start their 'miracle' work. Birgül Akolpoglu, a PhD student and the first author of the research decoded the process by stating that these biohybrid microrobots can be used to awaken the immune system of the patients, which will help fight the tumour cells and simultaneously increase the effect of cancer drugs. “Imagine we would inject such bacteria-based microrobots into a cancer patient’s body. With a magnet, we could precisely steer the particles towards the tumour. Once enough microrobots surround the tumour, we point a laser at the tissue and by that trigger the drug release. Now, not only is the immune system triggered to wake up, but the additional drugs also help destroy the tumour,” Akolpoglu was quoted as saying by the official Max Planck Institute website. It is pertinent to note that bacteria are drawn to areas of low oxygen levels and high acidity in the body; both of which are prevalent near a tumour. Thus, scientists have managed to use both, the natural and programmed qualities of modified E.Coli bacteria to tackle the cancer tumour. “Bacteria-based biohybrid microrobots with medical functionalities could one-day battle cancer more effectively. It is a new therapeutic approach not too far away from how we treat cancer today,” added co-author Dr Metin Sitti. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Scientists develop microrobots that surround a cancer cell and kill it

<p>In one of the largest busts of its kind, an estimated 6,000 kilogrammes of elephant tusks, 25 kilogrammes of rhino horns, 100 kilogrammes of pangolin scales and 300 kilogrammes of animal skulls, bones and horns, worth $18 million have been seized by Malaysian custom officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities busted the smuggling attempt on July 10 at Port Klang, situated on Malaysia's west coast. The consignment was hidden amongst the timber shipping container which had arrived from Africa. Reportedly, the aforementioned animal parts were part of a single shipment, whose final destination was not Malaysia.</p>

<p>However, looking at the recovered consignment, it cannot be ruled out that the material was bound for China or Vietnam as these countries are particularly infamous for using elephant tusks and pangolin scales in traditional medicines.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read More</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorism-fashion-and-illegal-animal-trafficking-20996">:&nbsp;Terrorism, fashion and Illegal animal trafficking</a></p>

<p><strong>Malaysia is one of the biggest smuggling dens</strong><br />
It is pertinent to note that Malaysia is one of the biggest hubs of smuggling precious wildlife animal parts. The south Asian country easily ranks in the top-10 list of countries responsible for the global illicit wildlife trade. It is believed that wildlife trafficking is one of the most profitable illegal trades in the world, only behind drugs, weapons and human trafficking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malaysia and its strategic position and an excellent network of logistics make it the ideal spot for smugglers and poachers to haul their contrabands. The country is also the leading exporter of illegally chopped wood and most of the animal and animal parts are disguised in these timber shipments. Some reports suggest that it costs smugglers 50 per cent less to move their goods through Malaysia than any other neighbouring Asian&nbsp;country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In one of the largest busts of its kind, an estimated 6,000 kilogrammes of elephant tusks, 25 kilogrammes of rhino horns, 100 kilogrammes of pangolin scales and 300 kilogrammes of animal skulls, bones and horns, worth $18 million have been seized by Malaysian custom officials.

In one of the largest busts of its kind, an estimated 6,000 kilogrammes of elephant tusks, 25 kilogrammes of rhino horns, 100 kilogrammes of pangolin scales and 300 kilogrammes of animal skulls, bones and horns, worth $18 million have been seized by Malaysian custom officials. The authorities busted the smuggling attempt on July 10 at Port Klang, situated on Malaysia's west coast. The consignment was hidden amongst the timber shipping container which had arrived from Africa. Reportedly, the aforementioned animal parts were part of a single shipment, whose final destination was not Malaysia. However, looking at the recovered consignment, it cannot be ruled out that the material was bound for China or Vietnam as these countries are particularly infamous for using elephant tusks and pangolin scales in traditional medicines. Read More: Terrorism, fashion and Illegal animal trafficking Malaysia is one of the biggest smuggling dens It is pertinent to note that Malaysia is one of the biggest hubs of smuggling precious wildlife animal parts. The south Asian country easily ranks in the top-10 list of countries responsible for the global illicit wildlife trade. It is believed that wildlife trafficking is one of the most profitable illegal trades in the world, only behind drugs, weapons and human trafficking. Malaysia and its strategic position and an excellent network of logistics make it the ideal spot for smugglers and poachers to haul their contrabands. The country is also the leading exporter of illegally chopped wood and most of the animal and animal parts are disguised in these timber shipments. Some reports suggest that it costs smugglers 50 per cent less to move their goods through Malaysia than any other neighbouring Asian country. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Malaysia seizes illicit animal parts worth $18 million in one of the biggest raids of all time

<p>Amid the worsening climatic conditions in all of Europe as well as America, US President Joe Biden is mulling declaring a national climate emergency.&nbsp;If an emergency, albeit for the climate is imposed, it could allow the Democrat leader to suspend the oil and petroleum sector (shale) including offshore drilling as well as shut down crude oil exports.</p>

<p>Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However,&nbsp;the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since Joe Biden gained keys to the White House, he has had to tackle a raging pandemic, which has now snowballed into sky-high inflation, sending the economy into a tailspin. It hasn't helped his cause that abortion laws have been changed for good by the Supreme Court, all&nbsp;under his nose. Now, climate change appears to be the only poll plank standing that brought Biden into power.</p>

<p><strong>Can Biden implement a climate&nbsp;emergency?</strong></p>

<p>However, implementing a national climate emergency will require a steely resolve from the President facing pushback from his own senators, who are essentially lobbying for the non-renewable sector. Reportedly,&nbsp;West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin III single-handedly crashed Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan&nbsp;to&nbsp;eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from the US electricity grid and raise money for new eco-friendly technologies. Manchin&nbsp;has essentially&nbsp;thrown a monkey wrench into Biden's climate plans and the Democrats cannot help but oversee the developments helplessly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-us-inflicted-damage-worth-almost-2-trillion-on-other-countries-496743">Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries</a></p>

<p>In his presidential nomination, Biden had enlisted a&nbsp;$2 trillion four-year plan to curb planet-warming emissions. However, over a year&nbsp;into his tenure, the plan is yet to hit the ground running.&nbsp;Considering the Ukraine-Russia war situation and an economy that is not exactly in the best shape, it will be a monumental call if Biden decides to impose the emergency and stop the oil industry, one of the biggest contributors to the climate change problem.</p>

<p>Moreover, the emergency will affect the livelihood&nbsp;of thousands of shale workers, most of which are in the swing states.&nbsp;&nbsp;Congress is not willing to brawl with this issue and thus, the onus falls on one man and that is Joe Biden. While the chatter is increasing regarding the emergency, it will take some effort to bring it into action.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Amid the worsening climatic conditions in all of Europe as well as America, US President Joe Biden is mulling declaring a national climate emergency. If an emergency, albeit for the climate is imposed, it could allow the Democrat leader to suspend the oil and petroleum sector (shale) including offshore drilling as well as shut down crude oil exports.

Amid the worsening climatic conditions in all of Europe as well as America, US President Joe Biden is mulling declaring a national climate emergency. If an emergency, albeit for the climate is imposed, it could allow the Democrat leader to suspend the oil and petroleum sector (shale) including offshore drilling as well as shut down crude oil exports. Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However, the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided. Ever since Joe Biden gained keys to the White House, he has had to tackle a raging pandemic, which has now snowballed into sky-high inflation, sending the economy into a tailspin. It hasn't helped his cause that abortion laws have been changed for good by the Supreme Court, all under his nose. Now, climate change appears to be the only poll plank standing that brought Biden into power. Can Biden implement a climate emergency? However, implementing a national climate emergency will require a steely resolve from the President facing pushback from his own senators, who are essentially lobbying for the non-renewable sector. Reportedly, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin III single-handedly crashed Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from the US electricity grid and raise money for new eco-friendly technologies. Manchin has essentially thrown a monkey wrench into Biden's climate plans and the Democrats cannot help but oversee the developments helplessly. Read More: Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries In his presidential nomination, Biden had enlisted a $2 trillion four-year plan to curb planet-warming emissions. However, over a year into his tenure, the plan is yet to hit the ground running. Considering the Ukraine-Russia war situation and an economy that is not exactly in the best shape, it will be a monumental call if Biden decides to impose the emergency and stop the oil industry, one of the biggest contributors to the climate change problem. Moreover, the emergency will affect the livelihood of thousands of shale workers, most of which are in the swing states. Congress is not willing to brawl with this issue and thus, the onus falls on one man and that is Joe Biden. While the chatter is increasing regarding the emergency, it will take some effort to bring it into action. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Joe Biden mulls declaring 'Climate Change Emergency' but can he fight off his colleagues?

<p>A happy, celebratory occasion for a wedding couple and the guests quickly turned sour in Hawaii after giant waves wrecked the venue. Reportedly, couple&nbsp;Dillon and Riley Murphy had planned their big&nbsp;day at the&nbsp;Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday (July 17). However, nature had other plans for them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video clip of the wedding that has since gone viral on the realms of social media shows the guests and the couple bracing for the impact of the big wave. After a wait of a few seconds which appeared to stretch forever, a giant wave hit the boundary wall and splashed inside the venue. The bar, dining table and some other furniture was quickly destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Luckily, unlike the accident in Oman a few days back where eight Indians were dragged by the powerful currents, the guests at the venue kept a safe distance from the raging waters.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-8-indian-family-members-swept-away-by-high-tides-in-oman-beach-two-dead-three-missing-497283">Watch: 8 of Indian family swept away by high tides in Oman beach, two dead, three missing</a></p>

<p>However, the couple was lucky as their wedding cake was saved and no food was destroyed.&nbsp;“And we were kind of right at the moment where we were going to start moving a couple things and, yeah, this big wall basically just showed up. And luckily there was no food in any of the containers, the cake luckily made it.” the local media quoted Riley as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Riley also remarked that after a little cleanup and drying off the venue, the ceremony was back on. Though the couple didn't have their&nbsp;dreamy wedding, they still managed to make the most of the conditions, which included dance in the mud, as the dance floor was swept off by the waves.&nbsp;“The show still went on and it was, it was a really, really fun night,” Riley said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A happy, celebratory occasion for a wedding couple and the guests quickly turned sour in Hawaii after giant waves wrecked the venue. Reportedly, couple Dillon and Riley Murphy had planned their big day at the Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday (July 17).

A happy, celebratory occasion for a wedding couple and the guests quickly turned sour in Hawaii after giant waves wrecked the venue. Reportedly, couple Dillon and Riley Murphy had planned their big day at the Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday (July 17). However, nature had other plans for them. A video clip of the wedding that has since gone viral on the realms of social media shows the guests and the couple bracing for the impact of the big wave. After a wait of a few seconds which appeared to stretch forever, a giant wave hit the boundary wall and splashed inside the venue. The bar, dining table and some other furniture was quickly destroyed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nature_Called (@k.e.n_n.y.b) × Luckily, unlike the accident in Oman a few days back where eight Indians were dragged by the powerful currents, the guests at the venue kept a safe distance from the raging waters. Read More: Watch: 8 of Indian family swept away by high tides in Oman beach, two dead, three missing However, the couple was lucky as their wedding cake was saved and no food was destroyed. “And we were kind of right at the moment where we were going to start moving a couple things and, yeah, this big wall basically just showed up. And luckily there was no food in any of the containers, the cake luckily made it.” the local media quoted Riley as saying. Riley also remarked that after a little cleanup and drying off the venue, the ceremony was back on. Though the couple didn't have their dreamy wedding, they still managed to make the most of the conditions, which included dance in the mud, as the dance floor was swept off by the waves. “The show still went on and it was, it was a really, really fun night,” Riley said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Watch: Towering waves crash a tropical Hawaii wedding

<p>Researchers at the University of California have made a significant claim of having produced antibodies from hen eggs to treat COVID-19. The antibodies produced in response to the Covid spike protein can be used to treat patients or as a preventive measure, according to the researchers.<br />
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The team involved in the process injected two doses of three Coronavirus vaccines into the hens and observed them for three to six weeks. During this period, the antibody levels in the hen's blood were measured routinely.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the antibodies were tested in laboratory conditions for their ability to fight SARS CoV-2 from infecting human cells. And as it turned out, both eggs and sera(plural for serum) from the inoculated hens could recognise the virus. However, the antibodies from sera were more effective in fighting the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the development, the researchers stated that birds produce a kind of antibody named IgY, appearing in its sera and eggs, that is akin to that of mammals, including humans. This antibody does not induce any allergy or immune problem in the human body, which makes it suitable for injection.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>It is a cheap process: Researchers</strong></p>

<p>The scientists revealed that the antibody retrieval process from hens is fairly cheap as on average, a single hen lays nearly 300 eggs in a year. &nbsp;Rodrigo Gallardo, Professor in poultry medicine and associated with the study remarked that as a result of affordability, scientists can harvest a lot of IgY.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In addition to a low cost to produce these antibodies in hens, they can be updated very fast by using updated antigens to hyper immunised hens, allowing protection against current variant strains," said Professor Gallardo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the breakthrough is indeed great news, the egg-based antibody technology required to innoculate humans still requires some work. Thus, the researchers, including Professor Gallardo are working with Stanford University and the University of Technology, Sydney to perfect the technology. The team expects to use the antibodies generated in a spray form to be used on people at high risk of contracting the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Different vaccines generating antibodies</strong></p>

<p>Ever since the pandemic sweeped the planet, scientists have been working around the clock to develop vaccines as well as other methods to fight the current, as well as future pandemics. Currently, most countries are either using viral vector or mRNA vaccines. In the former, a spike protein or non-harmful virus/adenovirus DNA is placed in the body which teaches the body to fight the real virus. Similarly, in mRNA vaccines,&nbsp;the genetic material RNA is responsible for teaching the body on&nbsp;how to make proteins and fight the deadly virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AstraZeneca-Oxford developed Covishield and Johnson &amp; Johnson, amongst others use viral vector to develop the vaccines whereas Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna use mRNA. Both vaccines create antibodies which last inside the human body for varying period of times and protect it from the invisible enemy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akin to the way a hen egg has been used to develop antibodies, previously, scientists have conducted studies to reveal that antibody-like proteins found in a shark's immune system can also be a counter to Covid.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/study-reveals-that-proteins-taken-from-shark-immune-systems-can-neutralise-covid-19-and-its-variants-437822">Study reveals that proteins taken from shark immune systems can neutralise COVID-19 and its variants</a></p>

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Researchers at the University of California have made a significant claim of having produced antibodies from hen eggs to treat COVID-19. The antibodies produced in response to the Covid spike protein can be used to treat patients or as a preventive measure, according to the researchers.

Researchers at the University of California have made a significant claim of having produced antibodies from hen eggs to treat COVID-19. The antibodies produced in response to the Covid spike protein can be used to treat patients or as a preventive measure, according to the researchers. The team involved in the process injected two doses of three Coronavirus vaccines into the hens and observed them for three to six weeks. During this period, the antibody levels in the hen's blood were measured routinely. Later, the antibodies were tested in laboratory conditions for their ability to fight SARS CoV-2 from infecting human cells. And as it turned out, both eggs and sera(plural for serum) from the inoculated hens could recognise the virus. However, the antibodies from sera were more effective in fighting the virus. Speaking about the development, the researchers stated that birds produce a kind of antibody named IgY, appearing in its sera and eggs, that is akin to that of mammals, including humans. This antibody does not induce any allergy or immune problem in the human body, which makes it suitable for injection. It is a cheap process: Researchers The scientists revealed that the antibody retrieval process from hens is fairly cheap as on average, a single hen lays nearly 300 eggs in a year. Rodrigo Gallardo, Professor in poultry medicine and associated with the study remarked that as a result of affordability, scientists can harvest a lot of IgY. "In addition to a low cost to produce these antibodies in hens, they can be updated very fast by using updated antigens to hyper immunised hens, allowing protection against current variant strains," said Professor Gallardo. While the breakthrough is indeed great news, the egg-based antibody technology required to innoculate humans still requires some work. Thus, the researchers, including Professor Gallardo are working with Stanford University and the University of Technology, Sydney to perfect the technology. The team expects to use the antibodies generated in a spray form to be used on people at high risk of contracting the virus. Different vaccines generating antibodies Ever since the pandemic sweeped the planet, scientists have been working around the clock to develop vaccines as well as other methods to fight the current, as well as future pandemics. Currently, most countries are either using viral vector or mRNA vaccines. In the former, a spike protein or non-harmful virus/adenovirus DNA is placed in the body which teaches the body to fight the real virus. Similarly, in mRNA vaccines, the genetic material RNA is responsible for teaching the body on how to make proteins and fight the deadly virus. AstraZeneca-Oxford developed Covishield and Johnson & Johnson, amongst others use viral vector to develop the vaccines whereas Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna use mRNA. Both vaccines create antibodies which last inside the human body for varying period of times and protect it from the invisible enemy. Akin to the way a hen egg has been used to develop antibodies, previously, scientists have conducted studies to reveal that antibody-like proteins found in a shark's immune system can also be a counter to Covid. Read More: Study reveals that proteins taken from shark immune systems can neutralise COVID-19 and its variants (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Scientists produce antibodies from hen eggs. Can be used to treat COVID-19 patients

<p>Steppe Bison, a majestic creature roamed the face of Earth about 10,000 years ago before it went extinct. It roamed at a place that would later be named 'England'. Now, thousands of years later, three bisons have been released in the woods of Kent&nbsp;to bring the olden days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An older female from Highland Wildlife Park, Scotland and two young females from Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland form the triumvirate group. All three females have been fitted with tracking collars so that their movements can be recorded. Officials associated with the project have stated that a young male bison will soon be flown from Germany, around mid-August to join the herd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-issues-national-emergency-as-europe-swelters-due-to-wildfires-497782">Britain issues national emergency as Europe swelters due to wildfires</a></p>

<p>These gentle giants, also dubbed 'ecosystem engineers' were released into the wildlife under the $1.4 million 'Wilder Blean project', funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery. It is an experiment that attempts to use the bisons and their natural behaviour to transform the commercial pine forest into a natural woodland, in a way that no other animal can.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to wildlife experts, the bison can transform the entire area and allow new flora and fauna to thrive. These giants eat the bark of the tree to create dust baths, which has numerous benefits for other plant and animal species.</p>

<p>Similarly, the trees that will fall will allow light to reach the forest ground, making the plants grow. Moreover, the woodlands are expected to absorb more carbon as Britain continues to battle its worst ever heatwave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-prepares-for-temperatures-hotter-than-the-sahara-desert-498176">Britain prepares for temperatures `hotter` than the Sahara desert</a></p>

<p>Initially, the females will have a five-hectare area to explore which will soon be expanded to 50 hectares, once the bull arrives. Eventually, 200 hectares of area in Wilder bean will be opened for the bisons, with other animals also expected to join them.&nbsp;</p>

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Steppe Bison, a majestic creature roamed the face of Earth about 10,000 years ago before it went extinct. It roamed at a place that would later be named 'England'.

Steppe Bison, a majestic creature roamed the face of Earth about 10,000 years ago before it went extinct. It roamed at a place that would later be named 'England'. Now, thousands of years later, three bisons have been released in the woods of Kent to bring the olden days. An older female from Highland Wildlife Park, Scotland and two young females from Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland form the triumvirate group. All three females have been fitted with tracking collars so that their movements can be recorded. Officials associated with the project have stated that a young male bison will soon be flown from Germany, around mid-August to join the herd. Read More: Britain issues national emergency as Europe swelters due to wildfires These gentle giants, also dubbed 'ecosystem engineers' were released into the wildlife under the $1.4 million 'Wilder Blean project', funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery. It is an experiment that attempts to use the bisons and their natural behaviour to transform the commercial pine forest into a natural woodland, in a way that no other animal can. According to wildlife experts, the bison can transform the entire area and allow new flora and fauna to thrive. These giants eat the bark of the tree to create dust baths, which has numerous benefits for other plant and animal species. Similarly, the trees that will fall will allow light to reach the forest ground, making the plants grow. Moreover, the woodlands are expected to absorb more carbon as Britain continues to battle its worst ever heatwave. Read More: Britain prepares for temperatures `hotter` than the Sahara desert Initially, the females will have a five-hectare area to explore which will soon be expanded to 50 hectares, once the bull arrives. Eventually, 200 hectares of area in Wilder bean will be opened for the bisons, with other animals also expected to join them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bison make a comeback in Britain, 10,000 years after they went extinct

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