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Filipinos in Israel told to avoid going to West Bank, Jerusalem

The Philippine Embassy in Israel cautioned Filipinos in Israel against going to the West Bank and some parts of Jerusalem amid the ongoing tensions in the area.

WHO: Health Care System in eastern Ukraine nearing collapse

The World Health Organization warns the health system in eastern Ukraine has all but collapsed, putting the lives of thousands of people trapped in Mariupol and other besieged areas at risk.

EU reaches deal on new legislation to combat illegal content online

The European Council said Saturday, Apr. 23, that it has reached a provisional political agreement with the European Parliament on a new legislation to combat hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online.

Ukraine to continue civilian evacuation from Mariupol

KIEV -- Ukraine will continue the evacuation of civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol on Saturday, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.

Brazil decrees end of COVID-19 health emergency

BRASILIA -- Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga signed a decree on Friday ending the COVID-19 public health emergency, effective 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Suspect for latest shooting in U.S. capital found dead

WASHINGTON -- A person, believed to be the suspect of a shooting that wounded four people in northwest Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon, has been found dead, local police said.

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