China’s COVID-free ‘Hawaii’ chases local tourist dollar with a vengeance
Shawdesh dEsk: Millions of domestic tourists are descending on China’s southernmost island province of Hainan, presenting a surreal contrast with grim hospital scenes, shuttered restaurants and stifling home quarantine elsewhere ReadMore
What seniors can expect when Covid-19 vaccines become available
Shawdesh desk: Vaccines that protect against Covid-19 are on the way. What should older adults expect? The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to Alex ReadMore
China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor
Shawdesh desk: China has removed 105 apps from its app stores as part of a campaign to get rid of content related to pornography, prostitution, gambling and violence. Most of ReadMore
Bangladesh reports 24 deaths, 2,159 corona cases in 24-hr
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh on Wednesday recorded 24 more deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,930. According to the Health authorities, ReadMore
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Pennsylvania result
Shawdesh Desk: The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania. Republicans in the state wanted to overturn certification of the result, but justices ReadMore
Khaleda, Tarique sued for ‘inciting anti-sculpture’ speech
Shawdesh desk: A defamation case has been filed against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, her son Tarique Rahman and party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for allegedly collaborating leaders ReadMore
Sheikh Hasina ranks 39th on Forbes list of 2020’s most powerful women
Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named in the list of the world’s 100 most powerful women of 2020 announced by Forbes. The premier ranks 39th on the ReadMore
10 Nigerian troops killed in clashes with jihadists: sources
Shawdesk Desk: Ten Nigerian troops were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in northeast Nigerian Borno state, according to two security sources. Clashes erupted on Monday when ReadMore
