Sri Lanka to host BIMSTEC summit in 2021

Dec 17,2020
Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved to host the summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) next year, the local Daily News reported here Wednesday.
Tokyo raises healthcare alert to top level
Dec 17
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised its healthcare alert to the highest level for the first time as coronavirus infections continue to spread.
Germany aims to begin virus vaccinations December 27: minister
Dec 17
Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to begin on the same day.
Denmark shuts malls and shops over Christmas
Dec 17
Denmark's Prime Minister said Wednesday the country will shut malls and shops over the holidays as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
US sets 24-hour records with over 3,700 Covid deaths, 250,000 new cases
Dec 17
The United States set a grim double record Wednesday notching more than 3,700 deaths and more than 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
Nigerian president orders immediate reopening of land borders
Dec 17
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate reopening of the nation's four land borders which were shut 16 months ago in a bid to curb smuggling, said a senior government official on Wednesday.
Pakistani FM embarks on 2-day visit to UAE
Dec 17
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi kicked off a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for talks on bilateral matters, the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said.