Reuniting with a long-lost love after years is&nbsp;heavenly. This holds true for a recent meeting between a 91-year-old Korean War veteran Duane Mann and his lady love Peggy Yamaguchi, who is of the same age. Mann described the emotional meeting, which was held earlier this week after a gap of 70 years, to be a “freeing experience”. But it seems it was truly the work of destiny as he could finally track her down and get united again after several efforts. &nbsp;

In 1953, Navy man Mann had first met Yamaguchi in Japan, where he was stationed from 1953 to 1954. In free time, Mann used to repair slot machines at an Air Force NCO Club. In it, Peggy used to work as a “hat check girl.” The two had decided to tie the knot but Mann was discharged and sent back to the US two months early. &nbsp;

On reaching home, Mann found that his father had spent all savings, which he was looking to use to call Yamaguchi to the US. For some time, the couple exchanged letters until one day Mann stopped receiving any mail from her. He found out later that his mother had burnt letters as she did not want Mann “to marry a Japanese girl.” &nbsp;

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When Mann returned to the US, Yamaguchi was pregnant. He wanted to reunite with her to tell her that he never abandoned her. He also wanted to explain why they could not unite. &nbsp;

As a final attempt to reunite with Yamaguchi, Mann wrote a Facebook post about their love. He said that they used to spend “a lot of time dancing together” as they fell in love.&nbsp;

When his story went viral, 23-year-old History Channel researcher, Theresa Wong, tracked down Yamaguchi on finding a 1956 article with the headline “Tokyo Bride Makes Life in Escanaba.” &nbsp;

All this while, Yamaguchi had been living with her Navy husband in Escanaba, Michigan state, the US. She had three sons. &nbsp;

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For the two, Mann’s son and Yamaguchi’s son arranged a reunion at the Island Resort and Casino in Escanaba.&nbsp;The two shared their side of the story and remembered the time they spent together in Japan years ago. “I’m here to tell you that I didn’t abandon you at all. I just couldn’t find you,” Mann told Yamaguchi. &nbsp;

He also showed Yamaguchi her photos that he had kept in his wallet for 70 years. “Thank you for remembering and [saving] all the pictures, you must have loved me,” Yamaguchi said while hugging and kissing Mann. &nbsp;

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Reuniting with a long-lost love after years is heavenly. This holds true for a recent meeting between a 91-year-old Korean War veteran Duane Mann and his lady love Peggy Yamaguchi, who is of the same age.

Reuniting with a long-lost love after years is heavenly. This holds true for a recent meeting between a 91-year-old Korean War veteran Duane Mann and his lady love Peggy Yamaguchi, who is of the same age. Mann described the emotional meeting, which was held earlier this week after a gap of 70 years, to be a “freeing experience”. But it seems it was truly the work of destiny as he could finally track her down and get united again after several efforts. In 1953, Navy man Mann had first met Yamaguchi in Japan, where he was stationed from 1953 to 1954. In free time, Mann used to repair slot machines at an Air Force NCO Club. In it, Peggy used to work as a “hat check girl.” The two had decided to tie the knot but Mann was discharged and sent back to the US two months early. On reaching home, Mann found that his father had spent all savings, which he was looking to use to call Yamaguchi to the US. For some time, the couple exchanged letters until one day Mann stopped receiving any mail from her. He found out later that his mother had burnt letters as she did not want Mann “to marry a Japanese girl.” Watch: A 70-year journey to find lost love: Korean war veteran reunites with first love × When Mann returned to the US, Yamaguchi was pregnant. He wanted to reunite with her to tell her that he never abandoned her. He also wanted to explain why they could not unite. As a final attempt to reunite with Yamaguchi, Mann wrote a Facebook post about their love. He said that they used to spend “a lot of time dancing together” as they fell in love. When his story went viral, 23-year-old History Channel researcher, Theresa Wong, tracked down Yamaguchi on finding a 1956 article with the headline “Tokyo Bride Makes Life in Escanaba.” All this while, Yamaguchi had been living with her Navy husband in Escanaba, Michigan state, the US. She had three sons. WATCH WION LIVE HERE For the two, Mann’s son and Yamaguchi’s son arranged a reunion at the Island Resort and Casino in Escanaba. The two shared their side of the story and remembered the time they spent together in Japan years ago. “I’m here to tell you that I didn’t abandon you at all. I just couldn’t find you,” Mann told Yamaguchi. He also showed Yamaguchi her photos that he had kept in his wallet for 70 years. “Thank you for remembering and [saving] all the pictures, you must have loved me,” Yamaguchi said while hugging and kissing Mann. (With inputs from agencies) 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 landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Now, the Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'.

Hearing into Jan 6 Capitol riot probe: Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'

China and Russia targeted the United states during a landmark UN general assembly session. They accused Washington of stoking tensions in the Korean peninsula.

China makes plea to ease sanctions against North Korea

A California-based man armed with a pistol, and a knife was arrested near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Meanwhile US President Joe Biden has condemned the threat against Kavanaugh.

US: Joe Biden condemns threat against Justice Kavanaugh

Gold inched lower on Thursday pressured by elevated US&nbsp;Treasury yields as the focus turned to US inflation data for the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plan after the European Central Bank signalled a July increase.

The&nbsp;ECB&nbsp;said it will end bond buys on July 1 then raise rates by 25 basis points later that month. It will hike again in September and may opt for a bigger move then if the inflation outlook fails to improve.

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Spot gold fell 0.3 per cent&nbsp;to 1,847.59 dollars per ounce by 1249 GMT, little changed after the&nbsp;ECB&nbsp;decision.

US gold futures shed 0.3 per cent&nbsp;to 1,850.00 dollars.

"It seems to be that the&nbsp;ECB&nbsp;are willing to raise rates, but not go particularly aggressive and that's the sentiment the (gold) market's taking away", said Nitesh Shah, analyst at WisdomTree.

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"Inflation upside surprises are always a catalyst for gold price moves. But on the flip side, you got the Fed reacting to these numbers,&nbsp;the market right now is expecting back to back 50 bps rate increases that will act as a headwind", Shah added.

The monthly US&nbsp;consumer price index data on Friday could signal whether the Fed will continue its aggressive policy tightening post July.

The benchmark US&nbsp;10-year Treasury yields held steady near the key 3 per cent&nbsp;threshold, eroding gold's appeal.&nbsp;

Rising interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion, even though the metal is considered a safe haven amid political and economic uncertainties.

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"We'll probably have to wait until tomorrow's CPI report before we see a sustainable move in either direction, but we've taken comfort that ETF (exchange-traded fund) flows into gold yesterday were their strongest in a month", City Index senior market analyst Matt Simpson said.

Spot silver dipped 0.5 per cent&nbsp;to 21.92 dollars per ounce, while platinum shed 2.1 per cent, to 984.71 dollars. Palladium fell 0.8 per cent&nbsp;to 1,927.59 dollars.

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Gold inched lower on Thursday pressured by elevated US Treasury yields as the focus turned to US inflation data for the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plan after the European Central Bank signalled a July increase.

Gold inched lower on Thursday pressured by elevated US Treasury yields as the focus turned to US inflation data for the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plan after the European Central Bank signalled a July increase. The ECB said it will end bond buys on July 1 then raise rates by 25 basis points later that month. It will hike again in September and may opt for a bigger move then if the inflation outlook fails to improve. Also read | Dollar gains as US stocks fall, ECB decision on tap Spot gold fell 0.3 per cent to 1,847.59 dollars per ounce by 1249 GMT, little changed after the ECB decision. US gold futures shed 0.3 per cent to 1,850.00 dollars. "It seems to be that the ECB are willing to raise rates, but not go particularly aggressive and that's the sentiment the (gold) market's taking away", said Nitesh Shah, analyst at WisdomTree. Watch | Oil hovers near 13-week high, China optimism backs price surge "Inflation upside surprises are always a catalyst for gold price moves. But on the flip side, you got the Fed reacting to these numbers, the market right now is expecting back to back 50 bps rate increases that will act as a headwind", Shah added. The monthly US consumer price index data on Friday could signal whether the Fed will continue its aggressive policy tightening post July. The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yields held steady near the key 3 per cent threshold, eroding gold's appeal. Rising interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion, even though the metal is considered a safe haven amid political and economic uncertainties. Also read | ‘Shrinkflation’ is on the rise: Companies reducing package size, without lowering price "We'll probably have to wait until tomorrow's CPI report before we see a sustainable move in either direction, but we've taken comfort that ETF (exchange-traded fund) flows into gold yesterday were their strongest in a month", City Index senior market analyst Matt Simpson said. Spot silver dipped 0.5 per cent to 21.92 dollars per ounce, while platinum shed 2.1 per cent, to 984.71 dollars. Palladium fell 0.8 per cent to 1,927.59 dollars. 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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Lawmakers in US heard heart-wrenching testimony from parents, a 11-year old child and a pediatrician who were all touched by recent mass shootings. 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo said she had smeared herself with a friend's blood and played dead.

Gun violence survivor recounts ordeal at US House panel hearing on gun violence

On the 6th January, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. House select committee is probing the attack and as per officials, attack was an attempted coup and almost knocked over the US government.

US Capitol attack hearings begin, injured police officer & filmmaker to testify

In response to recent mass shootings in New York and Texas, the US House has now passed a new gun bill that would raise the minimum age for purchasing an assault rifle in the US to 21.

US House passes new gun control bill, raises assault rifle purchase age

facAt this point, we all know that buying guns in the United States is easy. But how easy is buying weapons online or on social media sites like Facebook? The answer is very easy.&nbsp;

As the demands for gun control gain steam in the US and elsewhere the platform is taking steps to remedy this. The social media giant Facebook has now prohibited gun sales on its platform, reports the Washington Post. However, here's the kicker, buyers and sellers can violate the rule ten times before they are kicked off the platform.

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This policy has come to light for the first time and as per Washington Post, it is "much more lenient" than for other offences. Posting child pornography, which by the way is illegal or posting a terrorist image can get a user removed. But, buying or selling instruments of mass death will get you prohibited, after "only" 10 strikes.

Users who sell or buy guns while calling for violence or praise known "dangerous" organisations get five strikes.

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Facebook's policy and its strike system, however, remain shrouded in mystery. The company doesn't dispute the 10-strike policy's existence but its spokesman Andy Stone as per Washington Post said that the company "quickly removes posts that violate its policy prohibiting gun sales and imposes increasingly severe penalties for repeat rule-breakers, including permanent account suspension."

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facAt this point, we all know that buying guns in the United States is easy. But how easy is buying weapons online or on social media sites like Facebook? The answer is very easy. As the demands for gun control gain steam in the US and elsewhere the platform is taking steps to remedy this. The social media giant Facebook has now prohibited gun sales on its platform, reports the Washington Post. However, here's the kicker, buyers and sellers can violate the rule ten times before they are kicked off the platform. Also read | Ten year old sweethearts, Texas school shooting victims to be buried next to each other This policy has come to light for the first time and as per Washington Post, it is "much more lenient" than for other offences. Posting child pornography, which by the way is illegal or posting a terrorist image can get a user removed. But, buying or selling instruments of mass death will get you prohibited, after "only" 10 strikes. Users who sell or buy guns while calling for violence or praise known "dangerous" organisations get five strikes. Watch | US gun violence worse under Biden than Trump Facebook says that it gatekeeps gun sales in an appropriate manner and that most users aren't even aware they're breaking rules, since the sale of guns in the US is legal. The platform has long been a favourite marketplace for those selling or buying arms. In 2016, amid pressure from activists, and government agencies trying to bring about gun control, Facebook prohibited these sales. Soon, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube also did the same. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns Facebook's policy and its strike system, however, remain shrouded in mystery. The company doesn't dispute the 10-strike policy's existence but its spokesman Andy Stone as per Washington Post said that the company "quickly removes posts that violate its policy prohibiting gun sales and imposes increasingly severe penalties for repeat rule-breakers, including permanent account suspension." 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.

Even as mass shootings 'shoot up', Facebook gives 10 chances to those who sell-purchase guns on platform

Authorities in Mexico have discovered a tunnel connecting Tijuana and the United States that was utilised in drug trafficking, according to officials.

Drug tunnel discovered by Mexico leading to the US

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: 1000 Ukrainian soldiers sent to Russia; US on North Korea nuclear test

A top US general has said that China's military infrastructure build-up near Ladakh is "alarming". India and the US are now planning high altitude drills to keep China in check. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India, US plan high altitude drills to counter China

In the United States, Orlando Police Department said that a 10-year-old girl was arrested on Tuesday (June 7). Authorities involved in the case revealed that she fatally shot a woman who was reportedly arguing with her mother.&nbsp;

According to the police, both, the child and the mother have been arrested. The police added that the child was placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families.&nbsp;

As quoted by a US-based media outlet, the attorney's statement said her office has "begun reviewing the case and will consider all of the facts, including the age of the child, and all of the surrounding circumstances, when making a charging decision."&nbsp;

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Worrell added: "We want to be clear in stating that no charging decision has been made by our office". In the statement, The state attorney's statement said, adding the incident was "one of the most tragic cases I have seen in my 22-year career."&nbsp;

In the United States, an increase in gun violence and mass killings has sparked renewed calls for reform of the nation's gun laws. A recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas shocked the nation.&nbsp;

In a recent report by NBC News, it was mentioned that two states in the United States - Ohio and Louisiana - are now considering two options in the aftermath of brutal shootings.&nbsp;

A two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his father in Florida after his parents left a loaded gun unattended, local authorities said Monday.&nbsp;

When police officers, alerted by a 911 call, arrived at the victim's home near&nbsp;Orlando&nbsp;on May 26, they found the child's mother Marie Ayala providing CPR to her husband, Reggie Mabry.&nbsp;

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In the United States, Orlando Police Department said that a 10-year-old girl was arrested on Tuesday (June 7). Authorities involved in the case revealed that she fatally shot a woman who was reportedly arguing with her mother.

In the United States, Orlando Police Department said that a 10-year-old girl was arrested on Tuesday (June 7). Authorities involved in the case revealed that she fatally shot a woman who was reportedly arguing with her mother. According to the police, both, the child and the mother have been arrested. The police added that the child was placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families. As quoted by a US-based media outlet, the attorney's statement said her office has "begun reviewing the case and will consider all of the facts, including the age of the child, and all of the surrounding circumstances, when making a charging decision." WATCH | Summit of the Americas: Regional engagement or Embarrassment? × Worrell added: "We want to be clear in stating that no charging decision has been made by our office". In the statement, The state attorney's statement said, adding the incident was "one of the most tragic cases I have seen in my 22-year career." In the United States, an increase in gun violence and mass killings has sparked renewed calls for reform of the nation's gun laws. A recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas shocked the nation. In a recent report by NBC News, it was mentioned that two states in the United States - Ohio and Louisiana - are now considering two options in the aftermath of brutal shootings. A two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his father in Florida after his parents left a loaded gun unattended, local authorities said Monday. When police officers, alerted by a 911 call, arrived at the victim's home near Orlando on May 26, they found the child's mother Marie Ayala providing CPR to her husband, Reggie Mabry. 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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After a series of deadly mass shootings across the United States, the US house of representatives is moving quickly to pass gun legislation. Two separate bills will be discussed- first the Protecting Our Kids Act and second the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act let's understand what these bills have to offer.

Debate amid rising mass shootings | Two new gun bills to be discussed in United States

In a first, NASA is set to launch rockets from a facility outside the United States, watch this report to know where and why.

NASA to launch rockets from Australia's commercial facility

The US trade deficit narrowed by the most in nearly 10 years in April as exports jumped to a record high, putting trade on course to contribute to economic growth this quarter.

Record exports help shrink US trade deficit

A Russian Oligarchs luxury superyacht has left Fiji for united states after a court in the island nation ordered the removal of the vessel from its harbor. The court observed that maintaining the vessel was costing dearly to the island nation.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russian luxury superyacht leaves Fiji for US

South&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;and the United States conducted&nbsp;a joint&nbsp;air&nbsp;power&nbsp;demonstration on Tuesday during a visit by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.&nbsp;

The demonstration&nbsp;involved 20 warplanes including F-35A stealth fighter jets.&nbsp;

North Korea on Sunday, fired eight&nbsp;short-range ballistic missiles.&nbsp;The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the&nbsp;launches were detected from 9.08 am to 9.43 am&nbsp;from areas.&nbsp;

In response to North Korea's firing of missiles, South Korea and the US also fired eight&nbsp;surface-to-surface missiles off&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea's east coast.&nbsp;

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Deputy Secretary of State&nbsp;of&nbsp;US, Wendy R Sherman met Cho Hyun-dong, South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister in&nbsp;Seoul&nbsp;to discuss North&nbsp;Korea.&nbsp;

After the meeting, a news conference was conducted in which Sherman said, "Any nuclear test would be in complete violation of UN Security Council resolutions and there would be a swift and forceful response to such a test".&nbsp;

She further added, "I believe that not only ROK, United States and Japan but the entire world will respond in a strong and clear manner".&nbsp;

A statement from the South Korean military read: "South&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;and the United States demonstrated their strong ability and determination to quickly and accurately strike any North&nbsp;Korean provocation".&nbsp;

It added, "The allies are closely monitoring and preparing for any further provocation by the North".&nbsp;

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However, authorities and North&nbsp;Korean experts have been confirming&nbsp;for quite a long time&nbsp;that there are signs of new construction at Punggye-ri, which is North&nbsp;Korea's only known nuclear test site.&nbsp;

Even the&nbsp;International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said that "North&nbsp;Korean building work expanding key facilities at its main nuclear facility at Yongbyon is advancing".&nbsp;

North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;has also been suffering from its first-ever outbreak of COVID-19, reporting a total of 4,198,890 people with symptoms, as of Monday.&nbsp;

But still, Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea has&nbsp;refused any help that Washington and Seoul offered.&nbsp;

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South Korea and the United States conducted a joint air power demonstration on Tuesday during a visit by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. The demonstration involved 20 warplanes including F-35A stealth fighter jets. North Korea on Sunday, fired eight short-range ballistic missiles. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the launches were detected from 9.08 am to 9.43 am from areas. In response to North Korea's firing of missiles, South Korea and the US also fired eight surface-to-surface missiles off South Korea's east coast. Also read | US, South Korea unleash air power: Is it a deterrent against North Korea's missiles? Watch | US vows forceful response if North Korea tests nuke Deputy Secretary of State of US, Wendy R Sherman met Cho Hyun-dong, South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister in Seoul to discuss North Korea. After the meeting, a news conference was conducted in which Sherman said, "Any nuclear test would be in complete violation of UN Security Council resolutions and there would be a swift and forceful response to such a test". She further added, "I believe that not only ROK, United States and Japan but the entire world will respond in a strong and clear manner". A statement from the South Korean military read: "South Korea and the United States demonstrated their strong ability and determination to quickly and accurately strike any North Korean provocation". It added, "The allies are closely monitoring and preparing for any further provocation by the North". Also read | North Korea not responding to multiple calls for talks, says US However, authorities and North Korean experts have been confirming for quite a long time that there are signs of new construction at Punggye-ri, which is North Korea's only known nuclear test site. Even the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said that "North Korean building work expanding key facilities at its main nuclear facility at Yongbyon is advancing". North Korea has also been suffering from its first-ever outbreak of COVID-19, reporting a total of 4,198,890 people with symptoms, as of Monday. But still, Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea has refused any help that Washington and Seoul offered. (with inputs from agencies) 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 US diplomat said on Tuesday that North Korea has ignored multiple overtures from US for talks. USA's offer to help in Covid outbreak has also been ignored.

Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, was talking after North Korea's ballistic missile tests the country carried out on Sunday.

US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly said publicly that Washington seeks diplomatic talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "without preconditions," Kim said.

"We have also reached out to pass this message through private channels as well. This includes high-level personal messages from senior US officials to senior DPRK officials," he told reporters in a briefing.

"Over the past year, we have sent such messages in multiple ways, through third parties, directly in writing," he added, noting that included North Korea neighbor China.

Such messages included specific proposals on humanitarian cooperation and assistance with the recent Covid-19 outbreak in North Korea, said Kim.

"However, to date, the DPRK has not responded and continues to show no indication that is interested in engaging," he said.

It is believed that North Korea is poised to test a new nuclear weapon.

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A US diplomat said on Tuesday that North Korea has ignored multiple overtures from US for talks. USA's offer to help in Covid outbreak has also been ignored. Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, was talking after North Korea's ballistic missile tests the country carried out on Sunday.

A US diplomat said on Tuesday that North Korea has ignored multiple overtures from US for talks. USA's offer to help in Covid outbreak has also been ignored. Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, was talking after North Korea's ballistic missile tests the country carried out on Sunday. US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly said publicly that Washington seeks diplomatic talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "without preconditions," Kim said. "We have also reached out to pass this message through private channels as well. This includes high-level personal messages from senior US officials to senior DPRK officials," he told reporters in a briefing. "Over the past year, we have sent such messages in multiple ways, through third parties, directly in writing," he added, noting that included North Korea neighbor China. Such messages included specific proposals on humanitarian cooperation and assistance with the recent Covid-19 outbreak in North Korea, said Kim. "However, to date, the DPRK has not responded and continues to show no indication that is interested in engaging," he said. It is believed that North Korea is poised to test a new nuclear weapon. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A panel of experts in the US has given a go ahead for Novavax Covid vaccine. The panel was convened by US drug regulator. Although a late runner in global combat against Covid, Novavax can help efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy.&nbsp;

Right now, three vaccine have approval in the US; Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson.

Experts in the panel voted 21 in favour of Novavax vaccine. There was one abstention and no vote against the vaccine. There have been concerns that Novavax vaccine is linked to rare cases of heart inflammation.

It is expected that US Food and Drug Administration will issue emergency authorisation soon. Then another agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will weigh in with guidance on how it should best be used.&nbsp;

Maryland-based Novavax was an early frontrunner in the global vaccine race, but fell behind after being hit by manufacturing and regulatory delays.

The US was one of the few major markets where it hasn't yet received authorization, while the EU, UK, Canada, Australia are among many that have already given it the green light.

The vaccine is based on lab-grown viral proteins. Officials are hoping that Novavax will help people overcome vaccine hesitancy. The vaccine does not need cold storage requirements as Pfizer and Moerna vaccines do.

Possible myocarditis link

Novavax's vaccine was found to be more than 90 percent effective against symptomatic cases of the disease. But its trial was conducted long before the currently circulating sub variants of Omicron were dominant, and the company may yet have to add a booster or update its shot.

What's more, six cases of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, were detected in the group that received the vaccine, against one case in the placebo group, in a trial of around 40,000 people.

Novavax says there is insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the cases of myocarditis and the vaccine.

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A panel of experts in the US has given a go ahead for Novavax Covid vaccine. The panel was convened by US drug regulator. Although a late runner in global combat against Covid, Novavax can help efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

A panel of experts in the US has given a go ahead for Novavax Covid vaccine. The panel was convened by US drug regulator. Although a late runner in global combat against Covid, Novavax can help efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy. Right now, three vaccine have approval in the US; Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Experts in the panel voted 21 in favour of Novavax vaccine. There was one abstention and no vote against the vaccine. There have been concerns that Novavax vaccine is linked to rare cases of heart inflammation. It is expected that US Food and Drug Administration will issue emergency authorisation soon. Then another agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will weigh in with guidance on how it should best be used. Maryland-based Novavax was an early frontrunner in the global vaccine race, but fell behind after being hit by manufacturing and regulatory delays. The US was one of the few major markets where it hasn't yet received authorization, while the EU, UK, Canada, Australia are among many that have already given it the green light. The vaccine is based on lab-grown viral proteins. Officials are hoping that Novavax will help people overcome vaccine hesitancy. The vaccine does not need cold storage requirements as Pfizer and Moerna vaccines do. Possible myocarditis link Novavax's vaccine was found to be more than 90 percent effective against symptomatic cases of the disease. But its trial was conducted long before the currently circulating sub variants of Omicron were dominant, and the company may yet have to add a booster or update its shot. What's more, six cases of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, were detected in the group that received the vaccine, against one case in the placebo group, in a trial of around 40,000 people. Novavax says there is insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the cases of myocarditis and the vaccine. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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