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UNESCO: 98 Ukraine cultural sites damaged, destroyed during Russia invasion

At least 98 Ukrainian cultural and religious sites have been damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion of its neighboring country, the United Nation's cultural agency UNESCO said Wednesday.

Suspect in NYC subway attack arrested, charged with terrorism

VOA News The suspect in a mass shooting Tuesday (Apr. 12) on a New York City subway was arrested Wednesday (Apr. 13) afternoon and charged with a federal terrorism offense, Breon Peace,...

US readying more military aid as Ukraine appeals for support

The United States is expected to soon announce up to $750 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals for more help to beat back Russian forces.

World Bank preparing 1.5 bln USD aid package for Ukraine

Visiting World Bank Group President David Malpass said here on Tuesday, April 12, that his institution is preparing a financial assistance package worth 1.5 billion U.S. dollars for Ukraine.

Canada strengthens guidance on boosters amid sixth wave of COVID-19

The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) of Canada strengthened its guidance on boosters on Tuesday while Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam confirmed the country is in a sixth wave of COVID-19.

Singapore researchers find lower risk of heart inflammation after COVID-19 jabs

Singapore researchers have found that the overall risk of heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccinations is comparable to or lower than that caused by non-COVID-19 vaccinations, the Straits Times reported on Tuesday.

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