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The de-dollarisation, the movement to reduce other countries' reliance on the greenback, among the emerging economies of the BRICS economic group is yet to reach a 'common currency' breakthrough. The de-dollarisation movement, however, is currently morphing into a growing number of countries ditching the dollar and choosing to trade in their own currencies instead. But despite an official clarification, the Russian embassy in Kenya said in a tweet, "The BRICS countries are planning to introduce a new trading currency, which will be backed by gold." 

Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an “acute suicidal crisis”. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them.

Amid a surge in monkeypox cases, the United States declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency as reports claimed cases nationwide had risen to over 6,600 on Thursday. New York has become the epicentre of the monkeypox virus with most cases being reported in the country's financial hub. Although the US has delivered large quantities of JYNNEOS vaccines, considered a safe option to combat the disease, however, reports claim it is still short of the target.