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The horror of Mpox has returned to scare the US as&nbsp;more than 570 cases of Mpox have been detected in the US so far in 2024 — almost double the number seen by this time last year.

At the peak of the Mpox outbreak in early August 2022, the US witnessed an average of about 470 new cases in a week.

According to the latest information, mpox is still a problem and vaccination is still necessary for those who are susceptible to infection.

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JYNNEOS, the most popular Mpox vaccine in the United States, is administered in two doses spaced a month apart. Two weeks following the second dosage, a person is fully immunised, and booster shots are not currently advised.&nbsp;

One can check the eligibility for the vaccine and where to get the shots on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.&nbsp;

Various local health departments, such as those of New York City and San Francisco, also have their own vaccine site finders.

Dr Jenni McQuiston, deputy director of the CDC's High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology division, told ABC News, "Most of the cases that are being reported are either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated, meaning they either never received a vaccine, or they only got one dose."&nbsp;

It may be noted here, Mpox formerly known as monkeypox, is caused by a relative of the now-eradicated variola virus, which causes smallpox.

The Mpox virus'&nbsp;two broad types are,&nbsp;clade I and clade II. Clade I is more likely than clade II to cause fatal disease. However,&nbsp;clade I has not been detected in the US&nbsp;to&nbsp;date, but it is possible that travellers could carry the virus to the country from other places, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the CDC cautioned in December 2023. The JYNNEOS vaccine guards against both clades.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-virus-types-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-477765" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-virus-types-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-477765&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjsqayB1aKFAxWRR2wGHfuODoIQFnoECAkQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RsPxUJwSzuDqwcOILde_p&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-virus-types-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-477765" target="_blank">Monkeypox&nbsp;Explained: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment</a>

Generally speaking, Mpox viruses can produce flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore muscles, exhaustion, and enlarged lymph nodes. However, not every case had these symptoms in 2022 when the outbreak peaked. The characteristic pox rashes of the illness usually begin as discoloured patches that scab over and peel off, followed by raised bumps, blisters, and big pus-filled pimples.&nbsp;

Depending on the situation, these rashes may start in the mouth and on the cheeks before moving to the other areas of the body, or they may start in the genitalia and anus.

People with severely weakened immune systems, including those with HIV; children younger than 1 year; people with a history of eczema; and people who are pregnant face a higher risk of severe disease from Mpox. The disease most often spreads through close contact with an infected person, especially through contact with their rashes.

More than 30,000 cases of Mpox have been reported in the US since the outbreak began in May 2022; the majority of those cases occurred in 2022. Infection rates have decreased by the beginning of 2023; between January 1 and March 23, 2023, 298 cases were reported in the US.&nbsp;

This year, there were over 110 cases in New York City, 64 in California, and 50 in Florida.

The Virginia Department of Health recently issued a notice about the dozen Mpox cases it's seen so far in 2024, in part because it saw 12 in all of 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

The horror of Mpox has returned to scare the US as more than 570 cases of Mpox have been detected in the US so far in 2024 — almost double the number seen by this time last year.

The horror of Mpox has returned to scare the US as more than 570 cases of Mpox have been detected in the US so far in 2024 — almost double the number seen by this time last year. At the peak of the Mpox outbreak in early August 2022, the US witnessed an average of about 470 new cases in a week. According to the latest information, mpox is still a problem and vaccination is still necessary for those who are susceptible to infection. Also read: Monkeypox outbreak: All that you need to know about the virus JYNNEOS, the most popular Mpox vaccine in the United States, is administered in two doses spaced a month apart. Two weeks following the second dosage, a person is fully immunised, and booster shots are not currently advised. One can check the eligibility for the vaccine and where to get the shots on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Various local health departments, such as those of New York City and San Francisco, also have their own vaccine site finders. Dr Jenni McQuiston, deputy director of the CDC's High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology division, told ABC News, "Most of the cases that are being reported are either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated, meaning they either never received a vaccine, or they only got one dose." It may be noted here, Mpox formerly known as monkeypox, is caused by a relative of the now-eradicated variola virus, which causes smallpox. The Mpox virus' two broad types are, clade I and clade II. Clade I is more likely than clade II to cause fatal disease. However, clade I has not been detected in the US to date, but it is possible that travellers could carry the virus to the country from other places, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the CDC cautioned in December 2023. The JYNNEOS vaccine guards against both clades. Also read: Monkeypox Explained: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment Generally speaking, Mpox viruses can produce flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore muscles, exhaustion, and enlarged lymph nodes. However, not every case had these symptoms in 2022 when the outbreak peaked. The characteristic pox rashes of the illness usually begin as discoloured patches that scab over and peel off, followed by raised bumps, blisters, and big pus-filled pimples. Depending on the situation, these rashes may start in the mouth and on the cheeks before moving to the other areas of the body, or they may start in the genitalia and anus. People with severely weakened immune systems, including those with HIV; children younger than 1 year; people with a history of eczema; and people who are pregnant face a higher risk of severe disease from Mpox. The disease most often spreads through close contact with an infected person, especially through contact with their rashes. More than 30,000 cases of Mpox have been reported in the US since the outbreak began in May 2022; the majority of those cases occurred in 2022. Infection rates have decreased by the beginning of 2023; between January 1 and March 23, 2023, 298 cases were reported in the US. This year, there were over 110 cases in New York City, 64 in California, and 50 in Florida. The Virginia Department of Health recently issued a notice about the dozen Mpox cases it's seen so far in 2024, in part because it saw 12 in all of 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

US has recorded over 570 Mpox cases so far in 2024

The owner of the vessel involved in the collision with the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge has filed a petition in federal court to limit its liability in the incident, which claimed the lives of six individuals.

Grace Ocean Private Limited, the owner of the Dali ship, and Synergy Marine Group, the ship’s manager, submitted the filing under the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, a piece of legislation that enables ship owners to limit their liability for certain claims to the value of the vessel and its cargo at the end of its journey.

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Notably, the Titanic's creators were protected by the law. The ship's owner, White Star Line, was slapped with hundreds of claims totalling $16 million in damages after it sank in 1912. Finally, the matter reached the US Supreme Court, which cited the 1851 statute. Ultimately, extrajudicial discussions brought about a settlement of $664,000 in July 1916.

According to documents from the Library of Congress, to get the funds, applicants had to end their claims in the US and England, where the ship set sail, and acknowledge that the owner had no information or awareness of any negligence.

According to the documents, none of the crew members onboard the ship, the owner, or the vessel's acts or negligence caused the tragedy. According to the data, the ship was not worth more than $90 million at the time of the tragedy. Estimated salvage expenses are $19 million, while repair expenditures are $28 million.

The companies are offering an interim stipulation of $43 million, even though the total costs of the destruction have not yet been determined. Davies said that any claimants, presumed to be relatives of the six men who died in the collapse, and the state can challenge the amount at a later date.

(With inputs from agencies)

The owner of the vessel involved in the collision with the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge has filed a petition in federal court to limit its liability in the incident, which claimed the lives of six individuals.

The owner of the vessel involved in the collision with the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge has filed a petition in federal court to limit its liability in the incident, which claimed the lives of six individuals. Grace Ocean Private Limited, the owner of the Dali ship, and Synergy Marine Group, the ship’s manager, submitted the filing under the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, a piece of legislation that enables ship owners to limit their liability for certain claims to the value of the vessel and its cargo at the end of its journey. Also read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Indian crew to stay onboard ship till end of probe Notably, the Titanic's creators were protected by the law. The ship's owner, White Star Line, was slapped with hundreds of claims totalling $16 million in damages after it sank in 1912. Finally, the matter reached the US Supreme Court, which cited the 1851 statute. Ultimately, extrajudicial discussions brought about a settlement of $664,000 in July 1916. According to documents from the Library of Congress, to get the funds, applicants had to end their claims in the US and England, where the ship set sail, and acknowledge that the owner had no information or awareness of any negligence. According to the documents, none of the crew members onboard the ship, the owner, or the vessel's acts or negligence caused the tragedy. According to the data, the ship was not worth more than $90 million at the time of the tragedy. Estimated salvage expenses are $19 million, while repair expenditures are $28 million. The companies are offering an interim stipulation of $43 million, even though the total costs of the destruction have not yet been determined. Davies said that any claimants, presumed to be relatives of the six men who died in the collapse, and the state can challenge the amount at a later date. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Titanic Law’ could shield ship owner in Baltimore Bridge crash from compensation claims

OpenAI will start allowing users to access its free-to-use ChatGPT generative AI chatbot without needing to sign up for the service beginning Monday, the Microsoft-backed startup said on Monday.

ChatGPT, which kickstarted the GenAI boom in late 2022, can mimic human conversation and perform tasks such as creating summaries of long text, writing poems and even generating ideas for a theme party.

The San Francisco-based company said that it will gradually roll out the feature to "make AI accessible to anyone curious about its capabilities."

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The popular service, which set a record for the fastest-growing user base, has seen its growth slow down since May 2023, when its traffic peaked at 1.8 billion web visits, according to data analytics firm Similarweb.

OpenAI said it has introduced additional content safeguards for users accessing ChatGPT without signing up, such as blocking prompts and generations in a wider range of categories. It did not specify these categories.

Apart from the free version of ChatGPT, which does not have direct access to the internet, OpenAI also offers paid versions for individuals, team users and enterprises.

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The company also said that it may use content provided by users to help improve its large-language models but said users can turn off the feature.

The move comes about a month after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup's original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit.

OpenAI will start allowing users to access its free-to-use ChatGPT generative AI chatbot without needing to sign up for the service beginning Monday, the Microsoft-backed startup said on Monday.

OpenAI will start allowing users to access its free-to-use ChatGPT generative AI chatbot without needing to sign up for the service beginning Monday, the Microsoft-backed startup said on Monday. ChatGPT, which kickstarted the GenAI boom in late 2022, can mimic human conversation and perform tasks such as creating summaries of long text, writing poems and even generating ideas for a theme party. The San Francisco-based company said that it will gradually roll out the feature to "make AI accessible to anyone curious about its capabilities." Also read | OpenAI revokes Sam Altman's control over startup fund The popular service, which set a record for the fastest-growing user base, has seen its growth slow down since May 2023, when its traffic peaked at 1.8 billion web visits, according to data analytics firm Similarweb. OpenAI said it has introduced additional content safeguards for users accessing ChatGPT without signing up, such as blocking prompts and generations in a wider range of categories. It did not specify these categories. Apart from the free version of ChatGPT, which does not have direct access to the internet, OpenAI also offers paid versions for individuals, team users and enterprises. Also read | Mars may have hosted life for millions of years longer than previously thought The company also said that it may use content provided by users to help improve its large-language models but said users can turn off the feature. The move comes about a month after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup's original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit.

OpenAI makes ChatGPT's generative AI chatbot accessible without requiring sign ups

Pakistan's Prime Minister visited Dasu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. He was accompanied by the Chinese Envoy to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong. Sharif met with the Chinese Engineers working on the dam project and assured them of foolproof security arrangements. The visit by the Pakistani Prime Minister comes after five Chinese workers were killed in a suicide blast on March 26th while traveling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric Dam construction site in Dasu. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan PM Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on Dam project in Dasu

Imagine a future where online orders are delivered anywhere in the world within an hour and not by trucks or drones but by Rockets. Russian e-commerce giant Alibaba group holding has teamed up with a Chinese rocket developer to deliver Parcels globally in under an hour. Watch in for more details!

Alibaba's Taobao tests rocket XZY-1 for one-hour goods delivery

World leaders have expressed horror and anger following an Israeli air strike that killed seven aid workers in the central Gaza Strip, and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire. Watch to know more.

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The South Korean military officials stated that North Korea fired a suspected intermediate range ballistic missile in the early hours of Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile, Japan PM condemns launch

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that it detected the launch of what appeared to be a ballistic missile of an intermediate-range class from the area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Tuesday at 0653 a.m. (2153 GMT on Monday).

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South Korea said the missile flew about 600 km (372 miles) before falling into the sea, while Japan's defence ministry estimated it covered a distance of 650 km (400 miles) and hit a maximum altitude of 100 km (62 miles).

While the statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not specify the exact type of missile, North Korea has been testing a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine.

In March, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overlooked a ground test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile to develop national defence capability, as reported by the state media.

Japan said the missile appeared to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). 
Notably, Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links, and the United States and its major Asian allies South Korea and Japan are expanding security cooperation.

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The authorities from the US, South Korea, and Ukraine have accused North Korea of giving Russia weaponry, including missiles, to use in the war with Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have refuted the allegation.

The foreign ministry of South Korea said on Tuesday that the country had imposed sanctions on two Russian ships that it claimed had carried armaments between North Korea and Russia as well as two Russian companies that used North Korean labourers in order to assist Pyongyang generate foreign exchange.

Addressing the media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea for Tuesday's missile launch that affected the peace and stability of the region.

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Last month North Korea remarked it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would reject any talks, potentially worsening already-hostile relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, the United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, Japanese media outlets reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan.

North Korea fired up an alleged intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (April 2), South Korea's military said, in a move that sparked immediate criticism from the prime minister of Japan. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that it detected the launch of what appeared to be a ballistic missile of an intermediate-range class from the area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Tuesday at 0653 a.m. (2153 GMT on Monday). Also read: Russian veto puts an end to monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions South Korea said the missile flew about 600 km (372 miles) before falling into the sea, while Japan's defence ministry estimated it covered a distance of 650 km (400 miles) and hit a maximum altitude of 100 km (62 miles). While the statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not specify the exact type of missile, North Korea has been testing a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine. In March, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overlooked a ground test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile to develop national defence capability, as reported by the state media. Japan said the missile appeared to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Notably, Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links, and the United States and its major Asian allies South Korea and Japan are expanding security cooperation. Also read: North Korean hackers broke into South Korean chip equipment firms The authorities from the US, South Korea, and Ukraine have accused North Korea of giving Russia weaponry, including missiles, to use in the war with Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have refuted the allegation. The foreign ministry of South Korea said on Tuesday that the country had imposed sanctions on two Russian ships that it claimed had carried armaments between North Korea and Russia as well as two Russian companies that used North Korean labourers in order to assist Pyongyang generate foreign exchange. Addressing the media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea for Tuesday's missile launch that affected the peace and stability of the region. Also read: Why is North Korea known as the most isolated country in the world? Last month North Korea remarked it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would reject any talks, potentially worsening already-hostile relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, the United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, Japanese media outlets reported. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea says North Korea fired intermediate-range ballistic missile

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Eight passengers on a Norwegian Cruise line ship, including a pregnant woman and an old man with a heart ailment, were left stranded on an African island after the ship departed without them, according to a New York Post article.

A South Carolinian couple reported that they and four other Americans and two Australians are stuck on the island of Sao Tome in Central Africa since the captain of the ship allegedly refused to allow them to board again.

The eight passengers left behind have now been struggling for days to catch up with their ship.&nbsp;''We have never had an experience like this before,'' said one of the abandoned passengers.

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According to a statement from Norwegian Cruise Line, the passengers were a little late getting back to the ship on March 27. ''Eight guests who were on the island on their own or with a private tour missed the last tender back to the vessel, therefore not meeting the all-aboard time of 3 pm&nbsp;local time,'' the statement said.

'This is a very untoward situation, guests are accountable for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time, which is communicated broadly over the ship's intercom, in the daily communication and posted just before exiting the vessel.''

The stranded couple, Jill and Jay Campbell of South Carolina, related how last Friday's island trip ran into trouble and the operator was unable to get them back to the ship in time. When they arrived at the harbour, the ship was still anchored, but the island's Coast Guard helped them get back onboard by boat. However, the captain of the ship allegedly refused them permission to return, so they were left without any money, valuables, or necessary medications.

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The couple said that the passengers spent 15 hours travelling through six countries to try to rejoin their ship on Sunday in Gambia.

They further said that several members are elderly, one is a paraplegic and one woman is pregnant. One member of the group had been without his heart medication for five days and had become ill.

The passengers are now heading to a port in Senegal, where the cruise is set to dock.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eight passengers on a Norwegian Cruise line ship, including a pregnant woman and an old man with a heart ailment, were left stranded on an African island after the ship departed without them, according to a New York Post article.

Eight passengers on a Norwegian Cruise line ship, including a pregnant woman and an old man with a heart ailment, were left stranded on an African island after the ship departed without them, according to a New York Post article. A South Carolinian couple reported that they and four other Americans and two Australians are stuck on the island of Sao Tome in Central Africa since the captain of the ship allegedly refused to allow them to board again. The eight passengers left behind have now been struggling for days to catch up with their ship. ''We have never had an experience like this before,'' said one of the abandoned passengers. Also read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Indian crew to stay onboard ship till end of probe According to a statement from Norwegian Cruise Line, the passengers were a little late getting back to the ship on March 27. ''Eight guests who were on the island on their own or with a private tour missed the last tender back to the vessel, therefore not meeting the all-aboard time of 3 pm local time,'' the statement said. 'This is a very untoward situation, guests are accountable for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time, which is communicated broadly over the ship's intercom, in the daily communication and posted just before exiting the vessel.'' The stranded couple, Jill and Jay Campbell of South Carolina, related how last Friday's island trip ran into trouble and the operator was unable to get them back to the ship in time. When they arrived at the harbour, the ship was still anchored, but the island's Coast Guard helped them get back onboard by boat. However, the captain of the ship allegedly refused them permission to return, so they were left without any money, valuables, or necessary medications. Also read: Mars may have hosted life for millions of years longer than previously thought The couple said that the passengers spent 15 hours travelling through six countries to try to rejoin their ship on Sunday in Gambia. They further said that several members are elderly, one is a paraplegic and one woman is pregnant. One member of the group had been without his heart medication for five days and had become ill. The passengers are now heading to a port in Senegal, where the cruise is set to dock. (With inputs from agencies)

Cruise ship leaves eight passengers stranded on African island

Donald Trump posted $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case on Monday. The former US president avoided asset seizures by state authorities that could have tripled his business Empire. Watch in for more details!

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Peru's President Dina Boluarte has been accused of amassing $500,000 in jewellery on an approximately $50,000 salary. Boluarte, a former civil servant who became the South American country's first female president, has a monthly salary of close to $42,000 and for the months that she has been in power, it does not add up beyond $50,000.

Highlights of the wealth she has amassed during her time&nbsp;in power include a $50,000 Cartier bracelet and a $19,000 Rolex watch.&nbsp;

According to the popular news podcast La Encerrona, an analysis of President Boluarte's Flickr account shows how the Peruvian leader has been sporting&nbsp;expensive jewellery items.&nbsp;

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The reportage by La Encerrona has prompted the prosecutors to launch an investigation for "illicit enrichment".

On Friday (March 29), some 20 representatives of the public prosecutor’s office and 20 police officers invaded Boluarte’s home.&nbsp;On Saturday morning, they raided the presidential palace.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

Boluarte is the eighth Peruvian president to come under serious investigation. Every leader of the Andean nation since 1985 has been subjected to at least one criminal probe.&nbsp;

<h2>What next?</h2>

Prosecutors will now determine if Boluarte bought the jewellery herself or received it as&nbsp;gift.&nbsp;

<h2>What has Boluarte said?</h2>

Boluarte claimed that she bought the Rolex before being elected to power.&nbsp;

In a television address, she said that she would explain herself to the investigators. She did not attend a scheduled meeting with the investigators.&nbsp;

"I took office with clean hands and thus I will retire from the presidency in 2026," she said at a press conference, calling the raids a "disproportionate" measure and "abusive".

"Personnel from the palace provided all the facilities for the diligence requested," the presidency said on social media platform X, adding that it was carried out "normally and without any incident."

(With inputs from agencies)

Peru's President Dina Boluarte has been accused of amassing $500,000 in jewellery on an approximately $50,000 salary. Boluarte, a former civil servant who became the South American country's first female president, has a monthly salary of close to $42,000 and for the months that she has been in power, it does not add up beyond $50,000.

Peru's President Dina Boluarte has been accused of amassing $500,000 in jewellery on an approximately $50,000 salary. Boluarte, a former civil servant who became the South American country's first female president, has a monthly salary of close to $42,000 and for the months that she has been in power, it does not add up beyond $50,000. Highlights of the wealth she has amassed during her time in power include a $50,000 Cartier bracelet and a $19,000 Rolex watch. According to the popular news podcast La Encerrona, an analysis of President Boluarte's Flickr account shows how the Peruvian leader has been sporting expensive jewellery items. Also read | Peru prosecutor seeks 34-year sentence for ex-president Castillo The reportage by La Encerrona has prompted the prosecutors to launch an investigation for "illicit enrichment". On Friday (March 29), some 20 representatives of the public prosecutor’s office and 20 police officers invaded Boluarte’s home. On Saturday morning, they raided the presidential palace. What does it mean? Boluarte is the eighth Peruvian president to come under serious investigation. Every leader of the Andean nation since 1985 has been subjected to at least one criminal probe. What next? Prosecutors will now determine if Boluarte bought the jewellery herself or received it as gift. What has Boluarte said? Boluarte claimed that she bought the Rolex before being elected to power. In a television address, she said that she would explain herself to the investigators. She did not attend a scheduled meeting with the investigators. "I took office with clean hands and thus I will retire from the presidency in 2026," she said at a press conference, calling the raids a "disproportionate" measure and "abusive". "Personnel from the palace provided all the facilities for the diligence requested," the presidency said on social media platform X, adding that it was carried out "normally and without any incident." (With inputs from agencies)

Peru president refuses to resign amid raging probe into Rolex controversy

Israeli forces left Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Monday after a two-week operation by special forces who detained hundreds of suspected Palestinian militants and left a wasteland of destroyed buildings.

Israeli troops exit Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, leaving rubble and bodies

North Korea launches intermediate-range missile, Japan PM Kishida condemns launch

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed some 40,000 visitors to the White House on Monday for the 144th Easter egg roll. Watch in for more details!

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Russia lost up to 20 armoured vehicles in a single failed attack in Ukraine's western Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops have claimed. Watch to know more.

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Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus was flattened on Monday in what Syrian and Iranian media described as an Israeli air strike. The strike killed a top Revolutionary Guards commander and several diplomats. Watch the vide to know more!

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Americans' approval for President Joe Biden's job performance has declined three percentage points to 38%, one point shy of his all-time low and considerably below the 50% threshold that has historically resulted in reelection for incumbents. Watch to know more.

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Bird Flu case in Texas: A rare case of bird flu in a human&nbsp;has been reported in Texas after the patient came in contact with the cattle, who was suspected to have been infected by the virus.

The announcement regarding the rare case was made after the federal agencies informed about the spread of the virus in dairy cattle across different states, which included Texas.

<h2>So, what were the symptoms of bird flu?</h2>

The Texas Department of State Health Services informed that only one symptom was seen in the patient which was eye inflammation.&nbsp;

The patient was last week tested and the results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the weekend.&nbsp;

The patient is now being administered the antiviral medication oseltamivir which, as per the Mayo Clinic, is used for treating influenza A and B along with the swine flu.&nbsp;

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According to Texas officials, human cases of bird flu, which are also called H5N1, generally have various symptoms which include mild health issues like respiratory symptoms, eye infection and severe problems like pneumonia. In the worst cases, it can also lead to death.

According to the CDC, this is the second such instance in which a person has contracted the bird flu in the United States. The flu generally infects wild birds, as the name suggests, however, it can also infect domestic species.

In a statement on Monday (April 2), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, “This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the US&nbsp;general public, which CDC considers to be low.”

<h2>Human health risk from bird flu in US low: CDC</h2>

Last week, the CDC, in a statement&nbsp;said that the risk to human health due to bird flu is low in the United States. However, they said that people who work with the cattle are at a higher risk of infection.

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The agency further advised against the consumption of unpasteurised dairy products like raw milk or cheese from animals that have bird flu or are suspected to have infection.

“Commercial milk and meat is safe,” said Bender. "No milk from the infected cows entered the food supply," said Texas Commissioner Miller.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bird Flu case in Texas: A rare case of bird flu in a human has been reported in Texas after the patient came in contact with the cattle, who was suspected to have been infected by the virus.

Bird Flu case in Texas: A rare case of bird flu in a human has been reported in Texas after the patient came in contact with the cattle, who was suspected to have been infected by the virus. The announcement regarding the rare case was made after the federal agencies informed about the spread of the virus in dairy cattle across different states, which included Texas. So, what were the symptoms of bird flu? The Texas Department of State Health Services informed that only one symptom was seen in the patient which was eye inflammation. The patient was last week tested and the results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the weekend. The patient is now being administered the antiviral medication oseltamivir which, as per the Mayo Clinic, is used for treating influenza A and B along with the swine flu. Also Read: US reports first bird flu outbreak in cows. Is it safe to consume milk? According to Texas officials, human cases of bird flu, which are also called H5N1, generally have various symptoms which include mild health issues like respiratory symptoms, eye infection and severe problems like pneumonia. In the worst cases, it can also lead to death. According to the CDC, this is the second such instance in which a person has contracted the bird flu in the United States. The flu generally infects wild birds, as the name suggests, however, it can also infect domestic species. In a statement on Monday (April 2), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, “This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the US general public, which CDC considers to be low.” Human health risk from bird flu in US low: CDC Last week, the CDC, in a statement said that the risk to human health due to bird flu is low in the United States. However, they said that people who work with the cattle are at a higher risk of infection. Watch: Celebrities who've been diagnosed with rare diseases & more The agency further advised against the consumption of unpasteurised dairy products like raw milk or cheese from animals that have bird flu or are suspected to have infection. “Commercial milk and meat is safe,” said Bender. "No milk from the infected cows entered the food supply," said Texas Commissioner Miller. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare human case of bird flu detected in Texas. The patient's symptom was weirdly shocking

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