India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits.

The company announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring new pilots for Airbus' A320 aircraft, Boeing's 737NG and 737Max planes and they are also expected to hire more back-room staff.

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“Good things come to those that wait - Jet Airways will be flying again soon! Inviting pilots who are current and type-rated on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG or MAX aircraft, to apply to join us in creating history as we prepare to relaunch India's classiest airline,” the airline tweeted.

While the hiring process has started, Jet Airways currently has only one operational aircraft in its fleet - B737NG. According to Hindustan Times, they have also not placed any order with either Airbus or Boeing for bolstering their fleet ahead of the resumption of operations in September.

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However, the company received an air operator certificate from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 20 and it is expected that they will adding a number of aircrafts in the near future.

Earlier, Jet Airways stopped their operations in 2019 after a consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) claimed that they were due around 8,000 crore in outstanding payments. The situation was finally resolved in October 2020.

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India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits.

India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits. The company announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring new pilots for Airbus' A320 aircraft, Boeing's 737NG and 737Max planes and they are also expected to hire more back-room staff. Also read | Saudi prince meets Greek PM, signs deal for 'cheaper energy' “Good things come to those that wait - Jet Airways will be flying again soon! Inviting pilots who are current and type-rated on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG or MAX aircraft, to apply to join us in creating history as we prepare to relaunch India's classiest airline,” the airline tweeted. While the hiring process has started, Jet Airways currently has only one operational aircraft in its fleet - B737NG. According to Hindustan Times, they have also not placed any order with either Airbus or Boeing for bolstering their fleet ahead of the resumption of operations in September. Also read | Rishi Sunak-Liz Truss debate abandoned after TV presenter faints on air However, the company received an air operator certificate from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 20 and it is expected that they will adding a number of aircrafts in the near future. Earlier, Jet Airways stopped their operations in 2019 after a consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) claimed that they were due around 8,000 crore in outstanding payments. The situation was finally resolved in October 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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A new study had some good news for people with a hereditary risk of cancer as it showed that a number of food items can diminish the danger considerably. The trial, which was conducted on 1000 people with a genetic condition known as Lynch Syndrome, showed that food items like cereals, oats and even green bananas can help him due to the presence of resistant starch.

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The study was done over six years and except for cancers in the bowel, most other kinds of cancers were affected by a regular dose of resistant fibers. According to PA Media, the researchers are hopeful that the results will continue for around 10 years even after a person stops taking the fibers in their diets.

The study, which was published in Cancer Prevention Research, was conducted by researchers at the Universities of Newcastle and Leeds. John Mathers, professor of human nutrition at Newcastle University, led the study and he was quite hopeful about the results that it produced.

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&nbsp;“We found that resistant starch reduces a range of cancers by over 60%. The effect was most obvious in the upper part of the gut. This is important as cancers of the upper GI tract are difficult to diagnose and often are not caught early on,”, he explained according to the PA Media report.

“Resistant starch can be taken as a powder supplement and is found naturally in peas, beans, oats and other starchy foods. The dose used in the trial is equivalent to eating a daily banana; before they become too ripe and soft, the starch in bananas resists breakdown and reaches the bowel where it can change the type of bacteria that live there,” he said while explaining their findings.

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A new study had some good news for people with a hereditary risk of cancer as it showed that a number of food items can diminish the danger considerably. The trial, which was conducted on 1000 people with a genetic condition known as Lynch Syndrome, showed that food items like cereals, oats and even green bananas can help him due to the presence of resistant starch.

A new study had some good news for people with a hereditary risk of cancer as it showed that a number of food items can diminish the danger considerably. The trial, which was conducted on 1000 people with a genetic condition known as Lynch Syndrome, showed that food items like cereals, oats and even green bananas can help him due to the presence of resistant starch. Also read | This Indian woman is breaking gender stereotypes by sporting a moustache The study was done over six years and except for cancers in the bowel, most other kinds of cancers were affected by a regular dose of resistant fibers. According to PA Media, the researchers are hopeful that the results will continue for around 10 years even after a person stops taking the fibers in their diets. The study, which was published in Cancer Prevention Research, was conducted by researchers at the Universities of Newcastle and Leeds. John Mathers, professor of human nutrition at Newcastle University, led the study and he was quite hopeful about the results that it produced. Also read | Watch | Severed snakehead found in airline in-flight meal; catering suspended “We found that resistant starch reduces a range of cancers by over 60%. The effect was most obvious in the upper part of the gut. This is important as cancers of the upper GI tract are difficult to diagnose and often are not caught early on,”, he explained according to the PA Media report. “Resistant starch can be taken as a powder supplement and is found naturally in peas, beans, oats and other starchy foods. The dose used in the trial is equivalent to eating a daily banana; before they become too ripe and soft, the starch in bananas resists breakdown and reaches the bowel where it can change the type of bacteria that live there,” he said while explaining their findings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Good news! Starchy green bananas can reduce risk of cancer, study finds

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Jared Kushner is an important aide during former United States president Donald Trump’s time at the White House. The businessman and investor, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka – was involved in a number of decisions taken during the tenure and even acted as the country’s representative in the Middle East during a handful of peace talks. However, his health took a hit during that time period and in a memoir which will be published in August this year, Kushner wrote that he suffered from thyroid cancer in 2019 but that information was not disclosed to the public.

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In the memoir Breaking History: A White House Memoir, to be published on 23 August, Kushner wrote that he was told about the condition by White House physician Sean Conley. He underwent the surgery later that year and that was crucial in keeping his cancer under control.

While the news was kept under wraps at the moment, Reuters quoted Kushner as saying in the memoir that he was surprised by the fact that Trump knew all about his diagnosis.

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&nbsp;“The day before the surgery, Trump called me into the Oval Office and motioned for his team to close the door. ‘Are you nervous about the surgery?’ he asked.”

Kushner did not tell Trump about it and when he asked how the former president knew about his surgery, Trump said: “I’m the president. I know everything. I understand that you want to keep these things quiet. I like to keep things like this to myself as well. You’ll be just fine. Don’t worry about anything with work. We have everything covered here.”

Jared Kushner is an important aide during former United States president Donald Trump’s time at the White House. The businessman and investor, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka – was involved in a number of decisions taken during the tenure and even acted as the country’s representative in the Middle East during a handful of peace talks.

Jared Kushner is an important aide during former United States president Donald Trump’s time at the White House. The businessman and investor, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka – was involved in a number of decisions taken during the tenure and even acted as the country’s representative in the Middle East during a handful of peace talks. However, his health took a hit during that time period and in a memoir which will be published in August this year, Kushner wrote that he suffered from thyroid cancer in 2019 but that information was not disclosed to the public. Also read | No unity in European Union? Member nations oppose EU's gas curb plans In the memoir Breaking History: A White House Memoir, to be published on 23 August, Kushner wrote that he was told about the condition by White House physician Sean Conley. He underwent the surgery later that year and that was crucial in keeping his cancer under control. While the news was kept under wraps at the moment, Reuters quoted Kushner as saying in the memoir that he was surprised by the fact that Trump knew all about his diagnosis. Also read | Former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka, says cabinet spokesperson “The day before the surgery, Trump called me into the Oval Office and motioned for his team to close the door. ‘Are you nervous about the surgery?’ he asked.” Kushner did not tell Trump about it and when he asked how the former president knew about his surgery, Trump said: “I’m the president. I know everything. I understand that you want to keep these things quiet. I like to keep things like this to myself as well. You’ll be just fine. Don’t worry about anything with work. We have everything covered here.”

Jared Kushner was treated for thyroid cancer during his time in White House

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Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centre (GARD) of the United States government defines Uncombable Hair Syndrome (UHS) as a rare disorder which results in silvery-blond or straw-coloured hair in people. It mainly affects the scalp of the individual and makes combing almost impossible. While only 100 cases have been found worldwide, it has resulted in a toddler in the United Kingdom being compared to Boris Johnson and Albert Einstein because of her hair. Eighteen-month-old Layla Davis was born with the rare condition and her parents have struggled to comb her frizzy hair.

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The toddler, living in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, has silvery white hair and due to the condition, her hair has become almost impossible to comb down. Davis' mother Charlotte and father Kevin have tried blow-drying and conditioning her hair but that made no difference to the quality.

"She was fluffy from when she was about one and then after that it started growing more and more outwards," Charlotte told Metro.

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"I think I was in denial and kept saying it was going to go flat. "I was really proud to get the diagnosis because it's so rare. Part of the reason I delayed getting her tested for it is because there's only one hundred people with it in the world - the chances of having it are so slim," " she added.

Since her pictures were posted online, people started comparing her hair to the famous scientist Albert Einstein and even the former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was infamous for his unkempt look.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centre (GARD) of the United States government defines Uncombable Hair Syndrome (UHS) as a rare disorder which results in silvery-blond or straw-coloured hair in people.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centre (GARD) of the United States government defines Uncombable Hair Syndrome (UHS) as a rare disorder which results in silvery-blond or straw-coloured hair in people. It mainly affects the scalp of the individual and makes combing almost impossible. While only 100 cases have been found worldwide, it has resulted in a toddler in the United Kingdom being compared to Boris Johnson and Albert Einstein because of her hair. Eighteen-month-old Layla Davis was born with the rare condition and her parents have struggled to comb her frizzy hair. Also read | Armed robbers rob New York's flashy preacher worth $1 million in jewellery during his online sermon The toddler, living in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, has silvery white hair and due to the condition, her hair has become almost impossible to comb down. Davis' mother Charlotte and father Kevin have tried blow-drying and conditioning her hair but that made no difference to the quality. "She was fluffy from when she was about one and then after that it started growing more and more outwards," Charlotte told Metro. Also read | Why NASA is being pressured to change James Webb space telescope's name "I think I was in denial and kept saying it was going to go flat. "I was really proud to get the diagnosis because it's so rare. Part of the reason I delayed getting her tested for it is because there's only one hundred people with it in the world - the chances of having it are so slim," " she added. Since her pictures were posted online, people started comparing her hair to the famous scientist Albert Einstein and even the former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was infamous for his unkempt look.

Extremely rare condition leaves baby with hair looking like Albert Einstein

Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid massive public uproar surrounding the ongoing food and fuel shortages. Rajapaksa is currently in Singapore, but a Cabinet spokesperson said that he is “not in hiding” and will be returning to the country “very soon”.

During an interview with Daily Mirror, Bandula Gunawardena clarified that the visit to Singapore was due to “personal reasons” and although he is “not aware of an exact date”, Rajapaksa will not be staying there indefinitely. He added that all proper procedures were followed regarding the visit.

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The island nation has been experiencing huge inflation in the recent past and this is the most economic crisis in Sri Lankan history since they gained independence back in 1948.

Following the massive protests around the country, Rajapaksa left for Singapore on July 12 and on the following day, he officially submitted his resignation. He was succeeded by Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who was elected after yet another election in Sri Lanka.

While Rajapaksa maintained that his visit to Singapore was “completely personal”, the spokesperson for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that he has not applied for asylum.

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&nbsp;“He (Rajapaksa) has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted any asylum. Singapore generally does not grant requests for asylum,” the spokesperson said according to Reuters.

Meanwhile, a rights group called the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has lodged a complaint for Rajapaksa’s arrest in Singapore for his role in the Sri Lanka civil war.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid massive public uproar surrounding the ongoing food and fuel shortages. Rajapaksa is currently in Singapore, but a Cabinet spokesperson said that he is “not in hiding” and will be returning to the country “very soon”.

Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid massive public uproar surrounding the ongoing food and fuel shortages. Rajapaksa is currently in Singapore, but a Cabinet spokesperson said that he is “not in hiding” and will be returning to the country “very soon”. During an interview with Daily Mirror, Bandula Gunawardena clarified that the visit to Singapore was due to “personal reasons” and although he is “not aware of an exact date”, Rajapaksa will not be staying there indefinitely. He added that all proper procedures were followed regarding the visit. Also read | India slams Pak-China’s proposal to invite third countries in CPEC projects The island nation has been experiencing huge inflation in the recent past and this is the most economic crisis in Sri Lankan history since they gained independence back in 1948. Following the massive protests around the country, Rajapaksa left for Singapore on July 12 and on the following day, he officially submitted his resignation. He was succeeded by Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who was elected after yet another election in Sri Lanka. While Rajapaksa maintained that his visit to Singapore was “completely personal”, the spokesperson for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that he has not applied for asylum. WATCH WION LIVE HERE - “He (Rajapaksa) has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted any asylum. Singapore generally does not grant requests for asylum,” the spokesperson said according to Reuters. Meanwhile, a rights group called the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has lodged a complaint for Rajapaksa’s arrest in Singapore for his role in the Sri Lanka civil war. (With inputs from agencies)

Former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka, says cabinet spokesperson

The first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mesmerised everyone with their beauty and from scientists to celebrities, no one could stop praising the achievement. With the help of its deep infrared cameras, it provided a glimpse at the beauty and vastness of the cosmos and even provided valuable data for scientists to study. However, there is one part which has stoked a controversy among the scientific society and that is the name of next-generation observatory.

James Webb, after whom the observatory was named, was a celebrated NASA administrator and he was well known for heading the Apollo program. Between 1961 and 1968, he worked on a number of significant NASA projects and many hails him for ushering the ‘golden age’ for the agency.

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However, his career was not without its fair share of controversies. During his tenure as the top official in NASA, three Apollo I astronauts lost their lives during a 1967 ground test in Florida.

The other major accusation plaguing his name is Webb’s role in the ‘Lavender Scare’ – a period of time in US history when a number of homosexual people were removed from government positions.

During Webb’s tenure at NASA, a person was fired from his job after he was suspected of being homosexual by his bosses. Earlier, when Webb worked for the US State Department in 1950, reports suggest that around 91 people lost their jobs for similar reasons. While his role is still not clear, a column in Scientific American at the time said that his names appear in Lavender Scare memos.

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"The records clearly show that Webb planned and participated in meetings during which he handed over homophobic material," the column read according to a report by CNET.

"There is no record of him choosing to stand up for the humanity of those being persecuted."

The first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mesmerised everyone with their beauty and from scientists to celebrities, no one could stop praising the achievement.

The first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mesmerised everyone with their beauty and from scientists to celebrities, no one could stop praising the achievement. With the help of its deep infrared cameras, it provided a glimpse at the beauty and vastness of the cosmos and even provided valuable data for scientists to study. However, there is one part which has stoked a controversy among the scientific society and that is the name of next-generation observatory. James Webb, after whom the observatory was named, was a celebrated NASA administrator and he was well known for heading the Apollo program. Between 1961 and 1968, he worked on a number of significant NASA projects and many hails him for ushering the ‘golden age’ for the agency. Also read | Economic revival hope fails as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe However, his career was not without its fair share of controversies. During his tenure as the top official in NASA, three Apollo I astronauts lost their lives during a 1967 ground test in Florida. The other major accusation plaguing his name is Webb’s role in the ‘Lavender Scare’ – a period of time in US history when a number of homosexual people were removed from government positions. During Webb’s tenure at NASA, a person was fired from his job after he was suspected of being homosexual by his bosses. Earlier, when Webb worked for the US State Department in 1950, reports suggest that around 91 people lost their jobs for similar reasons. While his role is still not clear, a column in Scientific American at the time said that his names appear in Lavender Scare memos. Also read | Taliban urge minorities to return, claim security situation in Afghanistan has been addressed "The records clearly show that Webb planned and participated in meetings during which he handed over homophobic material," the column read according to a report by CNET. "There is no record of him choosing to stand up for the humanity of those being persecuted."

Why NASA is being pressured to change James Webb space telescope's name

There has been a steady rise in temperature across Asia in the past few weeks and Japan was no exception. According to the national Meteorological Agency, Japan experienced temperatures above 35 Degree Celsius for six days in a row during June – a phenomenon happening for the first time in the country’s history.

The month of June generally brings rain in Japan but this year, the heatwave has changed everything, and official data stated that in the first week of July, almost 14,000 people had to be hospitalised. As the situation continues to get worse, two Japanese insurance companies have decided to cover the medical expenses for people suffering from the heatwave in the country.

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&nbsp;Sompo Holdings and Sumitomo Life Insurance have officially decided to include heatwave cover in their insurances, and it will be covering both hospitalisation and other costs incurred.

"These policies are not meant to be profitable, but they could be good ‘door openers’ to tap into clients that don’t have much insurance or are curious about it,” Intelligence analyst Steven Lam told Bloomberg. "If the whole claims experience is good, that might lead into other sales opportunities.”

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The policies have become quite popular among the Japanese consumers as the Sumitomo Life package found 6900 buyers on June 29, according to Bloomberg. On the other hand, Yomiuri Shimbun has reported selling the insurance cover to around 400 people every day in July.

The other feature of the insurance policies that made it popular among the people was the lack of an age cap. While the initial plan was to include just senior citizens in the coverage, the companies decided to not include any age restrictions.

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There has been a steady rise in temperature across Asia in the past few weeks and Japan was no exception. According to the national Meteorological Agency, Japan experienced temperatures above 35 Degree Celsius for six days in a row during June – a phenomenon happening for the first time in the country’s history.

There has been a steady rise in temperature across Asia in the past few weeks and Japan was no exception. According to the national Meteorological Agency, Japan experienced temperatures above 35 Degree Celsius for six days in a row during June – a phenomenon happening for the first time in the country’s history. The month of June generally brings rain in Japan but this year, the heatwave has changed everything, and official data stated that in the first week of July, almost 14,000 people had to be hospitalised. As the situation continues to get worse, two Japanese insurance companies have decided to cover the medical expenses for people suffering from the heatwave in the country. Also read | Taliban urge minorities to return, claim security situation in Afghanistan has been addressed Sompo Holdings and Sumitomo Life Insurance have officially decided to include heatwave cover in their insurances, and it will be covering both hospitalisation and other costs incurred. "These policies are not meant to be profitable, but they could be good ‘door openers’ to tap into clients that don’t have much insurance or are curious about it,” Intelligence analyst Steven Lam told Bloomberg. "If the whole claims experience is good, that might lead into other sales opportunities.” Also read | 35 per cent reduction in employees quitting offices due to hybrid work model, Stanford study shows The policies have become quite popular among the Japanese consumers as the Sumitomo Life package found 6900 buyers on June 29, according to Bloomberg. On the other hand, Yomiuri Shimbun has reported selling the insurance cover to around 400 people every day in July. The other feature of the insurance policies that made it popular among the people was the lack of an age cap. While the initial plan was to include just senior citizens in the coverage, the companies decided to not include any age restrictions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Insurance companies provide heatwave coverage amid rising temperatures in Japan

Zimbabwe has been facing crippling levels of inflation in the past decade and over the years, they have tried a number of ways to get the situation in control. On Monday, the nation came up with their latest attempt as gold coins were launched in a bid to stabilise the economy. These coins will be sold to the public in order to boost the local currency that has been affected seriously by the inflation, according to the statement issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. It has become common practice for people in Zimbabwe to acquire US Dollars from the black market as their currency struggle, but this move can finally put a roadblock in the illegal trade in the country.

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The Reserve Bank has produced 2000 coins to begin with and they were given to the commercial banks. People will be able to buy it from the authorised banks and with a number of sellers not receiving the official currency anymore, the coins can become the new modes of transaction.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe - John Mangudya – told Associated Press that the coins were minted outside the country but they are planning to eventually create them in the country. &nbsp;

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“The government is trying to moderate the very high demand for the US dollar because this high demand is not being matched by supply,” said Zimbabwean economist Prosper Chitambara.

“The expectation is that ... there will also be moderation in terms of the depreciation of the local currency, which should have some kind of stabilising effect in terms of pricing of goods."

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Zimbabwe has been facing crippling levels of inflation in the past decade and over the years, they have tried a number of ways to get the situation in control. On Monday, the nation came up with their latest attempt as gold coins were launched in a bid to stabilise the economy.

Zimbabwe has been facing crippling levels of inflation in the past decade and over the years, they have tried a number of ways to get the situation in control. On Monday, the nation came up with their latest attempt as gold coins were launched in a bid to stabilise the economy. These coins will be sold to the public in order to boost the local currency that has been affected seriously by the inflation, according to the statement issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. It has become common practice for people in Zimbabwe to acquire US Dollars from the black market as their currency struggle, but this move can finally put a roadblock in the illegal trade in the country. Also read | Several people killed in 'targetted' Canadian mass shooting: Report The Reserve Bank has produced 2000 coins to begin with and they were given to the commercial banks. People will be able to buy it from the authorised banks and with a number of sellers not receiving the official currency anymore, the coins can become the new modes of transaction. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe - John Mangudya – told Associated Press that the coins were minted outside the country but they are planning to eventually create them in the country. Also read | Ukraine looks to ship food grains this week despite attack on Odessa port “The government is trying to moderate the very high demand for the US dollar because this high demand is not being matched by supply,” said Zimbabwean economist Prosper Chitambara. “The expectation is that ... there will also be moderation in terms of the depreciation of the local currency, which should have some kind of stabilising effect in terms of pricing of goods." WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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United States president Joe Biden is “doing just fine” after he tested positive for COVID-19, according to the official briefing from the White House. During his appearance on CBS, White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said,&nbsp;“It is the BA.5 variant, which is about 80% of infections. But thank goodness, our vaccines and therapeutics work well against it, which is why I think the president’s doing well.”

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“I checked in with his team late last night. He was feeling well. He had a good day yesterday. He’s got a viral syndrome, an upper respiratory infection … and he’s doing just fine,” he explained.

Biden, who has already received both vaccination doses and two booster shots, tested positive for the BA.5 variant on Thursday and his physician, Kevin O’Connor, said his “predominant symptom now is a sore throat”. He added that Biden is currently prescribed a daily regime of Paxlovid.

During the interview, Jha also made it clear that public will be provided with daily updates about Biden’s health and the news of any long-term absence will not be hidden.

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“Absolutely,” he said. “You know, we think it’s really important for the American people to know how well the president’s doing, which is why we have been so transparent, giving updates several times a day, having people hear from me directly, hear directly from his physician.”

“And obviously if he has persistent symptoms, if any of them interfere with his ability to carry out his duties, we will disclose that early and often.”

“But I suspect this is going to be a course of Covid that we’ve seen in many Americans who have been fully vaccinated, double-boosted, getting treated with those tools in hand. You know, the president has been doing well, and we’re gonna expect that he’s going to continue to do so,” Jha added.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States president Joe Biden is “doing just fine” after he tested positive for COVID-19, according to the official briefing from the White House. During his appearance on CBS, White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said, “It is the BA.

United States president Joe Biden is “doing just fine” after he tested positive for COVID-19, according to the official briefing from the White House. During his appearance on CBS, White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said, “It is the BA.5 variant, which is about 80% of infections. But thank goodness, our vaccines and therapeutics work well against it, which is why I think the president’s doing well.” Also read | Three dead in shooting at Philippines university graduation ceremony “I checked in with his team late last night. He was feeling well. He had a good day yesterday. He’s got a viral syndrome, an upper respiratory infection … and he’s doing just fine,” he explained. Biden, who has already received both vaccination doses and two booster shots, tested positive for the BA.5 variant on Thursday and his physician, Kevin O’Connor, said his “predominant symptom now is a sore throat”. He added that Biden is currently prescribed a daily regime of Paxlovid. During the interview, Jha also made it clear that public will be provided with daily updates about Biden’s health and the news of any long-term absence will not be hidden. Also read | In pics - Emergency declared as wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park “Absolutely,” he said. “You know, we think it’s really important for the American people to know how well the president’s doing, which is why we have been so transparent, giving updates several times a day, having people hear from me directly, hear directly from his physician.” “And obviously if he has persistent symptoms, if any of them interfere with his ability to carry out his duties, we will disclose that early and often.” “But I suspect this is going to be a course of Covid that we’ve seen in many Americans who have been fully vaccinated, double-boosted, getting treated with those tools in hand. You know, the president has been doing well, and we’re gonna expect that he’s going to continue to do so,” Jha added. (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden ‘doing just fine’ after contracting COVID-19, says White House

The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. With the supply chain suffering due to the invasion, a number of countries faced food shortages and it looked like there will some respite after almost five months of constant conflict. However, the attack of the port of Odessa heightened tensions between the two countries once again. Ukraine has criticised the attacks, but they believe that they will be able to resume the grain exports according to the agreed deal this week.

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was vocal in his criticism of the attack as he termed it “barbarism” on their end. But the Russian defence ministry denied any involvements.

Following the attack, there were doubts on whether Ukraine will be able to fulfil their commitments, but a senior official said that the first shipments are expected to leave this week.

"We believe that over the next 24 hours we will be ready to work to resume exports from our ports. We are talking about the port of Chornomorsk, it will be the first, then there will be Odessa, then the port of Pivdeny," deputy infrastructure minister Yuriy Vaskov told a news conference.

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Reports from Ukraine claimed that the Russian missiles targeted a granary near the Odessa port, but Kremlin made it clear that the attack was conducted keeping military targets in mind.

"They are in no way related to infrastructure that is used for the export of grain. This should not affect - and will not affect - the beginning of shipments," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. With the supply chain suffering due to the invasion, a number of countries faced food shortages and it looked like there will some respite after almost five months of constant conflict.

The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. With the supply chain suffering due to the invasion, a number of countries faced food shortages and it looked like there will some respite after almost five months of constant conflict. However, the attack of the port of Odessa heightened tensions between the two countries once again. Ukraine has criticised the attacks, but they believe that they will be able to resume the grain exports according to the agreed deal this week. Also read | Australia registers record number of COVID-19 cases as Omicron surges Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was vocal in his criticism of the attack as he termed it “barbarism” on their end. But the Russian defence ministry denied any involvements. Following the attack, there were doubts on whether Ukraine will be able to fulfil their commitments, but a senior official said that the first shipments are expected to leave this week. "We believe that over the next 24 hours we will be ready to work to resume exports from our ports. We are talking about the port of Chornomorsk, it will be the first, then there will be Odessa, then the port of Pivdeny," deputy infrastructure minister Yuriy Vaskov told a news conference. Also read | With Ukraine conflict in mind, Taiwan stages Chinese invasion war games Reports from Ukraine claimed that the Russian missiles targeted a granary near the Odessa port, but Kremlin made it clear that the attack was conducted keeping military targets in mind. "They are in no way related to infrastructure that is used for the export of grain. This should not affect - and will not affect - the beginning of shipments," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Ukraine looks to ship food grains this week despite attack on Odessa port

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