The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the restricted emergency use authorisation to the Pune-based Serum Institute of India's coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine 'Covovax' for children aged between 7 to 12 years, India-based news agencies reported on Tuesday (June 28) citing sources.&nbsp;

Sources said that DCGI also approved India's first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 manufactured by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals for restricted emergency use for those aged 18 years and above. As per the source, approval has been given with certain conditions.&nbsp;

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Gennova's mRNA vaccine can be stored at 2-8 degrees, an official source told news agency PTI. Notably, other mRNA vaccines require to be stored at sub-zero temperatures.&nbsp;

Previously, DCGI had approved Covovax for restricted use in adults on December 28. The approval was given to the age group 12 to 17 years, subject to certain conditions, on March 9.&nbsp;

Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SII had submitted an application to DCGI in this regard on March 16, official sources had said.&nbsp;

The expert panel, in its last meeting in April, had sought more data from the Pune-based firm over the application.&nbsp;

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the restricted emergency use authorisation to the Pune-based Serum Institute of India's coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine 'Covovax' for children aged between 7 to 12 years, India-based news agencies reported on Tuesday (June 28) citing sources.

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the restricted emergency use authorisation to the Pune-based Serum Institute of India's coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine 'Covovax' for children aged between 7 to 12 years, India-based news agencies reported on Tuesday (June 28) citing sources. Sources said that DCGI also approved India's first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 manufactured by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals for restricted emergency use for those aged 18 years and above. As per the source, approval has been given with certain conditions. ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study Gennova's mRNA vaccine can be stored at 2-8 degrees, an official source told news agency PTI. Notably, other mRNA vaccines require to be stored at sub-zero temperatures. Previously, DCGI had approved Covovax for restricted use in adults on December 28. The approval was given to the age group 12 to 17 years, subject to certain conditions, on March 9. Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SII had submitted an application to DCGI in this regard on March 16, official sources had said. The expert panel, in its last meeting in April, had sought more data from the Pune-based firm over the application. WATCH | UK medical students train with life-like holographic patients in world-first WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A study found that Google searches can act as an effective tool to track domestic violence, especially during a crisis time. The study suggests that some search keywords can predict such incidents, which may eventually help the authorities to tackle such incidents on time.

A study found that Google searches can act as an effective tool to track domestic violence, especially during a crisis time. The study suggests that some search keywords can predict such incidents, which may eventually help the authorities to tackle such incidents on time. In 2020, lockdowns were imposed by countries due to the outbreak of the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During the lockdown, multiple reports emerged that indicated that the rate of domestic violence has increased. Even before the pandemic, data showed all types of violence against women and girls. However, such incidents intensified during the pandemic. Now, a study just published in the European Journal of Population finds that Google searches are an effective tool to track and predict domestic violence. The study refers to the times of crisis, such as the period that followed the Covid outbreak. WATCH | UK medical students train with life-like holographic patients in world-first The study mentions that the scholars previously didn't have reliable data sources to track the phenomenon. But now, scholars such as Selin Koksal, a PhD Candidate in Public Policy at Bocconi University in Milan specializing in population and gender, have a better understanding of the issue. Scholars analysed the relations between Google searches for nine domestic violence-related keywords. On one hand, they analysed calls to the Italian domestic violence helpline 1522 and to the emergency number 112 in Lombardy on the other. Reports mentioned that Koksal teamed up with former PhD colleague Ebru Sanliturk (Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research) and consulted former Bocconi scholar Valentina Rotondi (SUPSI and the University of Oxford). ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study The keywords were: 1522 (the domestic violence helpline number in Italy), abuse (abuso), home & abuse (casa & abuso), home & rape (casa & stupro), feminicide (femminicidio), rape (stupro), domestic violence (violenza domestica), gender-based violence (violenza di genere), and sexual violence (violenza sessuale). Researchers found that only after the Covid outbreak, there is a positive and significant correlation between searches for four keywords (1522, abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence) and calls to the emergency number. Koksal said, "Forecasts proved more reliable among high socio-economic status population. Because they are better than other socioeconomic strata at googling effectively in this context. It may be the case that individuals with lower socio-economic status use dialect or less targeted keywords, which could prevent them from reaching accurate online resources for seeking help." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

It is the largest reservoir of fresh water and much of it is used by farmers. According to the Po River observatory, some areas have been without rain for over 110 days.&nbsp;

The river is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. The current situation has left many sections of the vast, northern waterway completely dried up.&nbsp;

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The Po river is 652 km long and runs across the entire Po Valley from west to east. With approximately 71,000 square km of surface area, it holds the record for the largest river basin in Italy.&nbsp;

These worrying satellite images show a part of the Po Valley, near Piacenza. Images reveal how the river has significantly shrunk between June 2020 and June 2022.&nbsp;

Sector authority ANBI said that other rivers stretching into central Italy were also far lower than normal at this time of year. The authority added that the current crisis was highlighting "the consequences of climate change on the peninsula".&nbsp;

Many areas of Western Europe have been sweltering under unseasonably hot temperatures over the past week, compounding climate change fears.&nbsp;

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A couple of days ago, the mayor of Milan announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought.&nbsp;

Beppe Sala announced the measures the day after the wider Lombardy region declared a state of emergency to last until September 30, directing mayors to curtail non-essential water use.&nbsp;

In a statement, Milan's mayor said that an emergency decree would include the "closure of all the fountains except those where fauna and flora are present and the lakes and irrigation ditches of city parks".&nbsp;

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Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall.

Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall. It is the largest reservoir of fresh water and much of it is used by farmers. According to the Po River observatory, some areas have been without rain for over 110 days. The river is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. The current situation has left many sections of the vast, northern waterway completely dried up. ALSO READ | Fireballs in Thailand's Mekong River: The unexplained phenomena The Po river is 652 km long and runs across the entire Po Valley from west to east. With approximately 71,000 square km of surface area, it holds the record for the largest river basin in Italy. These worrying satellite images show a part of the Po Valley, near Piacenza. Images reveal how the river has significantly shrunk between June 2020 and June 2022. Sector authority ANBI said that other rivers stretching into central Italy were also far lower than normal at this time of year. The authority added that the current crisis was highlighting "the consequences of climate change on the peninsula". Many areas of Western Europe have been sweltering under unseasonably hot temperatures over the past week, compounding climate change fears. ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESA - European Space Agency (@europeanspaceagency) × A couple of days ago, the mayor of Milan announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought. Beppe Sala announced the measures the day after the wider Lombardy region declared a state of emergency to last until September 30, directing mayors to curtail non-essential water use. In a statement, Milan's mayor said that an emergency decree would include the "closure of all the fountains except those where fauna and flora are present and the lakes and irrigation ditches of city parks". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Before and after satellite images show how Italy's Po river shrunk between 2020 and 2022

The increasing global crude oil prices and inflation concerns turned slippery for the Indian rupee as it went down against the US dollar on Tuesday. 
 
Further, foreign investors (FII) continued to sell their equity holdings on the bourses. 
 
The Indian rupee opened at Rs 78.50 and went down to touch a fresh record low of 78.68 against the dollar. 
 
As crude prices increase, the rupee may further slip down, analysts said. 
 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened by selling dollars to stabilise the rupee rate but the demand for the US currency was high. 
 
According to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd, a total of $34 billion (FII equities and FII debt) has flown out of India during the last eight months. 
 
As the world faces dollar funding stress, the RBI`s foreign exchange management strategy (spot intervention + Buy-Sell swaps) could backfire, if persisted for long, Emkay Global said. 
 
According to Emkay Global, the Indian rupee performance has been caught between worsening external terms of trade led by oil, a fast-changing global risk environment, sharp foreign portfolio investments (equity) outflows and the RBI`s foreign exchange stance.

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The increasing global crude oil prices and inflation concerns turned slippery for the Indian rupee as it went down against the US dollar on Tuesday. Further, foreign investors (FII) continued to sell their equity holdings on the bourses. The Indian rupee opened at Rs 78.50 and went down to touch a fresh record low of 78.68 against the dollar. As crude prices increase, the rupee may further slip down, analysts said. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened by selling dollars to stabilise the rupee rate but the demand for the US currency was high. According to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd, a total of $34 billion (FII equities and FII debt) has flown out of India during the last eight months. As the world faces dollar funding stress, the RBI`s foreign exchange management strategy (spot intervention + Buy-Sell swaps) could backfire, if persisted for long, Emkay Global said. According to Emkay Global, the Indian rupee performance has been caught between worsening external terms of trade led by oil, a fast-changing global risk environment, sharp foreign portfolio investments (equity) outflows and the RBI`s foreign exchange stance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 22 Mexicans were among the migrants found dead in a trailer truck in the US state of Texas. Zelensky said that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall. In China,&nbsp;quarantine&nbsp;period&nbsp;at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14.&nbsp;

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Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said at least 22 Mexicans were among the migrants found dead in a trailer truck in the US state of Texas on Tuesday, as he put the total number of fatalities at 50, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;

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As the war in Ukraine continues, reports say controversial Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is preparing four battalions to help Russia as it engages in fierce combat with Ukraine's army.&nbsp;

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As quoted by news agencies, the National Health Commission said the quarantine at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14.&nbsp;

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General Sir Patrick Sanders, Britain's Chief of the General Staff, said on Tuesday (June 28) that the United Kingdom must be prepared to "fight and win" against Russia.&nbsp;

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At least 22 Mexicans were among the migrants found dead in a trailer truck in the US state of Texas. Zelensky said that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall.

At least 22 Mexicans were among the migrants found dead in a trailer truck in the US state of Texas. Zelensky said that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall. In China, quarantine period at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14. Click on the links to read the full report Texas trailer tragedy: 22 Mexicans among dead migrants, White House says 'heartbreaking' Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said at least 22 Mexicans were among the migrants found dead in a trailer truck in the US state of Texas on Tuesday, as he put the total number of fatalities at 50, as reported by AFP. Zelensky's call defied; Macron won't designate Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism' Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall in Kremenchuk, however, French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't label Russia with the description. Ukraine war: Putin's Chechen ally Ramzan Kadyrov preparing new battalion As the war in Ukraine continues, reports say controversial Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is preparing four battalions to help Russia as it engages in fierce combat with Ukraine's army. Travelling to China? Quarantine time for international travellers slashed - latest updates As quoted by news agencies, the National Health Commission said the quarantine at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14. 'This is our 1937 moment': Army chief says UK must be prepared to 'fight war and win' against Russia General Sir Patrick Sanders, Britain's Chief of the General Staff, said on Tuesday (June 28) that the United Kingdom must be prepared to "fight and win" against Russia. Japan issues first 'energy shortage warning' amid soaring temperatures For the first time ever under a new system, the Japan government issued an "electricity supply shortage warning" on Sunday, stating that the Tokyo area was anticipated to experience a shortage Monday afternoon due to the likelihood that temperatures in the Kanto region would continue high. Experts warn of dual risk from influenza and Covid: Report With a recent outbreak of influenza in China, doctors warn of dual health risks from influenza and sporadic Covid, as reported by the Global Times. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has issued a report on similarities and differences between influenza and Covid for clarity. Queen Elizabeth influenced UK legislations: Report UK Queen Elizabeth has used an arcane mechanism to influence number of legislations in the recent decades, reports The Guardian. The centuries-old mechanism is called Queen's Consent. UK medical students train with life-like holographic patients in world-first At the University of Cambridge, medical students are the first in the world to experience a new and futuristic way of learning. The university has informed that the students (the future doctors) are learning with the help of holographic models of patients. Johnny Depp's rep reveals the truth about his rumoured 'Pirates of the Caribbean' return Ever since Johnny Depp won the defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, there have been reports, mostly unconfirmed, of him making a grand return to the movies, even franchises like 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

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China on Tuesday (June 28) has reduced the period of mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers. The country has banked on a strict zero coronavirus (COVID-19) policy throughout the pandemic to minimise the spread of the virus. Amid such policies, the reduction in the quarantine period appears to be the biggest relaxation of entry restrictions.&nbsp;

As quoted by news agencies, the National Health Commission said the quarantine at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14. The authorities revealed that subsequently the at-home health monitoring has been reduced to three days from seven.&nbsp;

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As quoted by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Lei Zhenglong, who is an official with the National Health Commission, told reporters in Beijing on Tuesday that the policy change was based on "huge amounts of scientific evidence" collected from pilot schemes in April and May.&nbsp;

Zhenglong also said that they have learned lessons from recent outbreaks in Shanghai and Jilin province. He also added that the Covid situation in China had been stable this month and it was a good time to make the change.&nbsp;

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The new quarantine rules were welcomed by American, British and European business lobby groups in China.&nbsp;

The British Chamber of Commerce in China told Reuters: "It will hopefully work towards increasing business exchanges and stemming the outflow of international talent, some of whom are coming up to having had three years of separation from family and friends overseas."&nbsp;

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China on Tuesday (June 28) has reduced the period of mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers. The country has banked on a strict zero coronavirus (COVID-19) policy throughout the pandemic to minimise the spread of the virus. Amid such policies, the reduction in the quarantine period appears to be the biggest relaxation of entry restrictions. As quoted by news agencies, the National Health Commission said the quarantine at centralised facilities has been cut to seven days from 14. The authorities revealed that subsequently the at-home health monitoring has been reduced to three days from seven. ALSO READ | Experts warn of dual risk from influenza and Covid: Report As quoted by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Lei Zhenglong, who is an official with the National Health Commission, told reporters in Beijing on Tuesday that the policy change was based on "huge amounts of scientific evidence" collected from pilot schemes in April and May. Zhenglong also said that they have learned lessons from recent outbreaks in Shanghai and Jilin province. He also added that the Covid situation in China had been stable this month and it was a good time to make the change. WATCH | UK medical students train with life-like holographic patients in world-first The new quarantine rules were welcomed by American, British and European business lobby groups in China. The British Chamber of Commerce in China told Reuters: "It will hopefully work towards increasing business exchanges and stemming the outflow of international talent, some of whom are coming up to having had three years of separation from family and friends overseas." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least four died when a Pawan Hans helicopter with nine onboard, including two pilots, fell into the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (June 28). The incident happened about 50 nautical miles from the Mumbai coast. Three out of those who lost their lives were the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) employees.&nbsp;

India-based news agencies have reported that the helicopter managed to stay afloat with the help of the attached floaters for some time. A company official said that the rescuers pulled out all nine people.&nbsp;

Four people were unconscious and were airlifted in a Navy copper to a hospital in Mumbai. The company official further said that they were declared dead at the hospital.&nbsp;

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The helicopter, said to be a brand new Sikorsky chopper that Pawan Hans had recently taken on lease, was attempting to land at ONGC rig, Sagar Kiran.&nbsp;

The circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately known.&nbsp;

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At least four died when a Pawan Hans helicopter with nine onboard, including two pilots, fell into the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (June 28). The incident happened about 50 nautical miles from the Mumbai coast. Three out of those who lost their lives were the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) employees. India-based news agencies have reported that the helicopter managed to stay afloat with the help of the attached floaters for some time. A company official said that the rescuers pulled out all nine people. Four people were unconscious and were airlifted in a Navy copper to a hospital in Mumbai. The company official further said that they were declared dead at the hospital. ALSO READ | Respite from tormenting heatwave soon: Indian capital may welcome monsoon on June 30 or July 1 ONGC chopper carrying 9 makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, 6 rescued Read @ANI Story: https://t.co/nBvTaHWb4S#ongc #helicopter #EmergencyLanding pic.twitter.com/bUBzbl2oZB — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) June 28, 2022 × The helicopter, said to be a brand new Sikorsky chopper that Pawan Hans had recently taken on lease, was attempting to land at ONGC rig, Sagar Kiran. The circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately known. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At the University of Cambridge, medical students are the first in the world to experience a new and futuristic way of learning. The university has informed that the students (the future doctors) are learning with the help of holographic models of patients. It is expected that the training will provide an opportunity to treat illnesses by tuning in from around the world.&nbsp;

HoloScenarios, a new mix-reality training system is being used by the students at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The technology enables world-class teaching and learning. The life-like holographic patient training system is accessible from anywhere in the world.&nbsp;

The HoloScenarios is being developed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), in partnership with the University of Cambridge and GigXR, which is a Los Angeles-based tech company.&nbsp;

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The developers have said that the training involves wearing mixed reality headsets. They will be able to see each other in real life. They will also be able to interact with a multi-layered, medically accurate holographic patient.&nbsp;

Simultaneously, the medical instructors are able to change patient responses, introduce complications and record observations and discussions. It can be done whether teaching in person or a group. They can even teach remotely to multiple locations worldwide, via the help of the internet.&nbsp;

A hologram patient with asthma, followed by anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism and pneumonia was part of the first module. The report said that further modules in cardiology and neurology are in development.&nbsp;

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Dr Arun Gupta, who is the consultant anaesthetist at CUH, said that the "mixed reality is increasingly recognised as a useful method of simulator training." Dr Gupta is leading the project.&nbsp;

As quoted by NHS, he said, "With HoloScenarios, we're helping to evolve education from a mentorship-based model to one where students around the world can have equal access to top-flight expertise for mastering invention-based clinical skills".&nbsp;

Dr Gupta added, "As institutions scale procurement, the demand for platforms that offer utility and ease of mixed reality learning management is rapidly expanding. GigXR has already enabled instructors to better prepare learners with medically accurate simulation for observation and assessment."&nbsp;

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At the University of Cambridge, medical students are the first in the world to experience a new and futuristic way of learning. The university has informed that the students (the future doctors) are learning with the help of holographic models of patients. It is expected that the training will provide an opportunity to treat illnesses by tuning in from around the world. HoloScenarios, a new mix-reality training system is being used by the students at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The technology enables world-class teaching and learning. The life-like holographic patient training system is accessible from anywhere in the world. The HoloScenarios is being developed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), in partnership with the University of Cambridge and GigXR, which is a Los Angeles-based tech company. ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study The developers have said that the training involves wearing mixed reality headsets. They will be able to see each other in real life. They will also be able to interact with a multi-layered, medically accurate holographic patient. Simultaneously, the medical instructors are able to change patient responses, introduce complications and record observations and discussions. It can be done whether teaching in person or a group. They can even teach remotely to multiple locations worldwide, via the help of the internet. A hologram patient with asthma, followed by anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism and pneumonia was part of the first module. The report said that further modules in cardiology and neurology are in development. ALSO READ | Fireballs in Thailand's Mekong River: The unexplained phenomena Watch the video: × Dr Arun Gupta, who is the consultant anaesthetist at CUH, said that the "mixed reality is increasingly recognised as a useful method of simulator training." Dr Gupta is leading the project. As quoted by NHS, he said, "With HoloScenarios, we're helping to evolve education from a mentorship-based model to one where students around the world can have equal access to top-flight expertise for mastering invention-based clinical skills". Dr Gupta added, "As institutions scale procurement, the demand for platforms that offer utility and ease of mixed reality learning management is rapidly expanding. GigXR has already enabled instructors to better prepare learners with medically accurate simulation for observation and assessment." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. General Sir Patrick Sanders, Britain's Chief of the General Staff, said on Tuesday (June 28) that the United Kingdom must be prepared to "fight and win" against Russia. Talking about the current tectonic shift in the geopolitical relations caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Sanders drew parallels with the build-up to the breakout of the Second World War. The country's army chief has said that "this is our 1937 moment". The new head of the British army warned that the country must mobilise in response to the threat posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, invoking the Allies' struggle against Nazi Germany. ALSO READ | Russian missile strike on shopping mall kills at least 16 people, Ukraine says Patrick Sanders, a general who became the army's top officer this month, said that the Russian President Vladimir Putin and his "expansionist ambitions" represented "a clear and present danger" to Western "principles of sovereignty and democracy". While addressing an audience at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for an annual army conference in London, Sanders said, "We are not at war. We must act rapidly so that we aren't drawn into one through a failure to contain territorial expansion." His comments were made as NATO members are meeting in Madrid Tuesday for a summit. The meeting is expected to be dominated by the West's response to Russia's war. He also called the scale of the war in Ukraine "unprecedented". He said, "In all my years in uniform I haven't known such a clear threat to the principles of sovereignty and democracy and the freedom to live without fear of violence as the brutal aggression of President Putin and his expansionist ambitions." The army head also backed the US and UK governments' stance of aggressively arming Ukraine in its fight against Russia to maintain peace throughout the rest of Europe. "This is the moment to defend the democratic values that define us. This is the moment to help our brave Ukrainian allies in their gallant struggle. This is the moment we stand with our friends and partners to maintain peace throughout the rest of Europe," Sanders said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In March, a secret meeting of top military officials from Israel and Arab countries was convened by the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday (June 26) citing officials from the US and the region.&nbsp;

The meeting, which remained previously undisclosed, was apparently held to explore ways to coordinate against Iran's growing missile and drone capabilities.&nbsp;

The talks were held at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. As per the report, the meeting included participants from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain&nbsp;and Jordan.&nbsp;

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It is the first time that such a range of ranking Israeli and Arab officers have met under US military officials as they discussed how to defend against a common threat.&nbsp;

The WSJ report mentioned that the US was represented by the then-head of the US Central Command General Frank McKenzie.&nbsp;

According to sources familiar with the talks, participants reached an agreement on procedures for rapid notification when aerial threats are detected.&nbsp;

The sources added that the alerts would be passed by phone or computer and not through a US-style military data sharing system.&nbsp;

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Col. Joe Buccino, a Central Command spokesman of US said in a statement that the command "maintains a firm commitment to increasing regional cooperation and developing integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect our force and our regional partners."&nbsp;

He added tha Iran "is the primary destabilizing factor across the Middle East." Although he didn't acknowledge the Sharm El Sheikh meeting.&nbsp;

Notably, US President Joe Biden is planning to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia in mid-July. No details have emerged but a National Security Council spokeswoman said the White House supported "broadening and deepening Arab-Israeli ties."&nbsp;

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In March, a secret meeting of top military officials from Israel and Arab countries was convened by the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday (June 26) citing officials from the US and the region. The meeting, which remained previously undisclosed, was apparently held to explore ways to coordinate against Iran's growing missile and drone capabilities. The talks were held at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. As per the report, the meeting included participants from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Jordan. ALSO READ | G7 announced $600 billion global infrastructure plan to rival China’s BRI It is the first time that such a range of ranking Israeli and Arab officers have met under US military officials as they discussed how to defend against a common threat. The WSJ report mentioned that the US was represented by the then-head of the US Central Command General Frank McKenzie. According to sources familiar with the talks, participants reached an agreement on procedures for rapid notification when aerial threats are detected. The sources added that the alerts would be passed by phone or computer and not through a US-style military data sharing system. ALSO READ | G7 nations to announce ban on import of new Russian gold Col. Joe Buccino, a Central Command spokesman of US said in a statement that the command "maintains a firm commitment to increasing regional cooperation and developing integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect our force and our regional partners." He added tha Iran "is the primary destabilizing factor across the Middle East." Although he didn't acknowledge the Sharm El Sheikh meeting. Notably, US President Joe Biden is planning to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia in mid-July. No details have emerged but a National Security Council spokeswoman said the White House supported "broadening and deepening Arab-Israeli ties." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A long-delayed conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon on Monday, with the head of the UN saying the world's seas are in crisis.

"Today we face what I would call an&nbsp;ocean&nbsp;emergency," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates at the opening plenary, describing how seas have been hammered by climate change and pollution.&nbsp;

Humanity depends on healthy oceans.&nbsp;

They generate 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe and provide essential protein and nutrients to billions of people every day.

Covering 70 percent of Earth's surface, oceans have also softened the impact of climate change for life on land.&nbsp;

But at a terrible cost.

Absorbing around a quarter of CO2 pollution -- even as emissions increased by half over the last 60 years -- has turned sea water acidic, threatening aquatic food chains and the&nbsp;ocean's capacity to absorb carbon.&nbsp;

And soaking up more than 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming has spawned massive marine heatwaves that are killing off precious coral reefs and expanding dead zones bereft of oxygen.

"We have only begun to understand the extent to which climate change is going to wreak havoc on&nbsp;ocean&nbsp;health," said Charlotte de Fontaubert, the World Bank's global lead for the blue economy.

Making things worse is an unending torrent of pollution, including a garbage truck's worth of plastic every minute, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).&nbsp;

On current trends, yearly plastic waste will nearly triple to one billion tonnes by 2060, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).&nbsp;

Wild fish stocks

Microplastics -- now found inside Arctic ice and fish in the&nbsp;ocean's deepest trenches -- are estimated to kill more than a million seabirds and over 100,000 marine mammals each year.

Solutions on the table range from recycling to global caps on plastic production.&nbsp;

Global fisheries will also be in the spotlight during the five-day UN&nbsp;Ocean&nbsp;Conference, originally slated for April 2020 and jointly hosted by Portugal and Kenya.&nbsp;

"At least one-third of wild fish stocks are overfished and less than 10 percent of the&nbsp;ocean&nbsp;is protected," Kathryn Matthews, chief scientist for US-based NGO Oceana, told AFP.

"Destructive and illegal fishing vessels operate with impunity in many coastal waters and on the high seas."

One culprit is nearly $35 billion in subsidies. Baby steps taken last week by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reduce handouts to industry will hardly make a dent, experts said.

The conference will also see a push for a moratorium on deep-sea mining of rare metals needed for a boom in electric vehicle battery construction.

Scientists say poorly understood seabed ecosystems are fragile and could take decades or longer to heal once disrupted.

Another major focus will be "blue food", the new watchword for ensuring that marine harvests from all sources -- wild caught and farmed -- are sustainable and socially responsible.

Protected areas

Aquaculture yields -- from salmon and tuna to shellfish and algae -- have grown by three percent a year for decades and are on track to overtake wild marine harvests that peaked in the 1990s, with each producing roughly 100 million tonnes per year.

The Lisbon meeting will be attended by ministers and even a few heads of state, including French President Emmanuel Macron, but is not a formal negotiating session.

But participants will push for a strong oceans agenda at two critical summits later this year -- the COP27 UN climate talks in November, hosted by Egypt, followed by the long-delayed COP15 UN biodiversity negotiations, recently moved from China to Montreal.

Oceans are already at the heart of a draft treaty tasked with halting what many scientists fear is the first "mass extinction" event in 65 million years. A cornerstone provision would designate 30 percent of the planet's land and&nbsp;ocean&nbsp;as protected areas.

But preparatory negotiations in Nairobi ended on Sunday in deadlock.&nbsp;

"The agreement is at risk of collapsing on the question of finance," the environmental diplomacy lead for WWF France told AFP.&nbsp;

For climate change, the focus will be on carbon sequestration -- boosting the&nbsp;ocean's capacity to soak up CO2, whether by enhancing natural sinks such as mangroves or through geoengineering schemes.

At the same time, scientists warn, a drastic reduction in greenhouse gases is needed to restore&nbsp;ocean&nbsp;health.

A long-delayed conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon on Monday, with the head of the UN saying the world's seas are in crisis.

A long-delayed conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon on Monday, with the head of the UN saying the world's seas are in crisis. "Today we face what I would call an ocean emergency," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates at the opening plenary, describing how seas have been hammered by climate change and pollution. Humanity depends on healthy oceans. They generate 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe and provide essential protein and nutrients to billions of people every day. Covering 70 percent of Earth's surface, oceans have also softened the impact of climate change for life on land. But at a terrible cost. Absorbing around a quarter of CO2 pollution -- even as emissions increased by half over the last 60 years -- has turned sea water acidic, threatening aquatic food chains and the ocean's capacity to absorb carbon. And soaking up more than 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming has spawned massive marine heatwaves that are killing off precious coral reefs and expanding dead zones bereft of oxygen. "We have only begun to understand the extent to which climate change is going to wreak havoc on ocean health," said Charlotte de Fontaubert, the World Bank's global lead for the blue economy. Making things worse is an unending torrent of pollution, including a garbage truck's worth of plastic every minute, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). On current trends, yearly plastic waste will nearly triple to one billion tonnes by 2060, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Wild fish stocks Microplastics -- now found inside Arctic ice and fish in the ocean's deepest trenches -- are estimated to kill more than a million seabirds and over 100,000 marine mammals each year. Solutions on the table range from recycling to global caps on plastic production. Global fisheries will also be in the spotlight during the five-day UN Ocean Conference, originally slated for April 2020 and jointly hosted by Portugal and Kenya. "At least one-third of wild fish stocks are overfished and less than 10 percent of the ocean is protected," Kathryn Matthews, chief scientist for US-based NGO Oceana, told AFP. "Destructive and illegal fishing vessels operate with impunity in many coastal waters and on the high seas." One culprit is nearly $35 billion in subsidies. Baby steps taken last week by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reduce handouts to industry will hardly make a dent, experts said. The conference will also see a push for a moratorium on deep-sea mining of rare metals needed for a boom in electric vehicle battery construction. Scientists say poorly understood seabed ecosystems are fragile and could take decades or longer to heal once disrupted. Another major focus will be "blue food", the new watchword for ensuring that marine harvests from all sources -- wild caught and farmed -- are sustainable and socially responsible. Protected areas Aquaculture yields -- from salmon and tuna to shellfish and algae -- have grown by three percent a year for decades and are on track to overtake wild marine harvests that peaked in the 1990s, with each producing roughly 100 million tonnes per year. The Lisbon meeting will be attended by ministers and even a few heads of state, including French President Emmanuel Macron, but is not a formal negotiating session. But participants will push for a strong oceans agenda at two critical summits later this year -- the COP27 UN climate talks in November, hosted by Egypt, followed by the long-delayed COP15 UN biodiversity negotiations, recently moved from China to Montreal. Oceans are already at the heart of a draft treaty tasked with halting what many scientists fear is the first "mass extinction" event in 65 million years. A cornerstone provision would designate 30 percent of the planet's land and ocean as protected areas. But preparatory negotiations in Nairobi ended on Sunday in deadlock. "The agreement is at risk of collapsing on the question of finance," the environmental diplomacy lead for WWF France told AFP. For climate change, the focus will be on carbon sequestration -- boosting the ocean's capacity to soak up CO2, whether by enhancing natural sinks such as mangroves or through geoengineering schemes. At the same time, scientists warn, a drastic reduction in greenhouse gases is needed to restore ocean health.

UN chief says ailing oceans in state of 'emergency'

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