Health

Turkey approves China-based Sinovac vaccine's emergency use
Jan 13, 2021

Turkey approves China-based Sinovac vaccine's emergency use

Turkish authorities have given the go-ahead for the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd


Sri Lanka cricketers back on home soil for England tests
Jan 13, 2021

Sri Lanka cricketers back on home soil for England tests

Sri Lanka will host a test series for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus 10 months ago when the team takes on England in the first match starting Thursday


Indian partying hotspot Goa counts losses, braces for change
Jan 13, 2021

Indian partying hotspot Goa counts losses, braces for change

The sun's golden rays fall on Goa's smooth, sandy beaches every evening, magical as ever but strangely quiet and lonely



Jan 11, 2021

Pakistan Polio


Pakistan launches new anti-polio drive amid tight security
Jan 11, 2021

Pakistan launches new anti-polio drive amid tight security

Pakistan has launched a five-day vaccination campaign against polio amid tight security, hoping to eradicate the crippling children's disease this year




Jan 8, 2021

Flipkens forced to retire with ankle injury in Abu Dhabi

Belgian tennis player Kirsten Flipkens injured her ankle when she landed on an advertising board during a match against Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open and had to retire


Jan 7, 2021

India Bird Flu