Edgar Alvarez, an artist and activist, is a Venezuelan living in Bogota, Colombia. The ‘craftivist’ works with plasticine figures, through which he explains and highlights the issues in the Andean region in recent years.

Colombian 'Craftivist' Edgar Alvarez models clay to educate the masses

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit China today. Pakistan Foreign Secretary & other senior officials will also accompany him. In Beijing, Qureshi is expected to discuss regional security & China-Pak economic corridor.

Pakistan Foreign Minister to embark on one-day China trip

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday met his Bangladeshi counterpart. The two top diplomats discussed ways to boost bilateral ties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian FS meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina amid rising Chinese flue

Protests were carried out across occupied Balochistan against the brutal murder of Hayat Baloch. 25 year old Hayat was shot in broad daylight by Pak frontier corps in front of his father. Baloch & Pasthun students demand justice for the 25 year old. Demonstrations call to end the extrajudicial killing.

Baluchistan seethes with anger against brutal murder of Hayat Baloch

Local authorities in South Korea's capital Seoul announced a ban on gatherings in the city due to surging cases of the novel coronavirus. Due to which government is facing accusations of curbing religious freedom. The new outbreak is turning into a battle.

South Korea: COVID-19 forces ban on gatherings in Seoul Churches

Microsoft has announced that its apps and services will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 on August 17, 2021. It will be dropping support for its existing legacy version of Microsoft Edge on March 9, 2021.

Microsoft says goodbye to Internet Explorer 11 & Edge Legacy

Flames are ravaging Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, approaching the region's main highway and threatening endangered species amid a near-record number of fires.

Brazil fires threaten world's largest wetland

Bill Clinton, one of the four men still living who understands what it takes to be President, lambasted the current occupant of the White House in his convention speech on Tuesday, questioning Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and casting his White House as a chaotic “storm.”

2020 DNC: Joe Biden wins Presidential nomination | First virtual convention in U.S history

Democratic National Convention Day 2: Clinton questions Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Backing the latest bid of US-tech giant Oracle for Chinese shot video app TikTok. President of US Donald Trump has said that oracle is a good company and could take over TikTok.

Oracle's co-founder is Trump's supporter: Oracle could take over TikTok

WION Global Round-Up: Sick cow airlifted by helicopter in Switzerland In this segment of WION Global Round-Up, WION brings you some other stories that it is tracking. Watch report.

WION Global Round-Up: Sick cow airlifted by helicopter in Switzerland

Allegedly more than 2 million companies have shut down and millions have been forced to leave their homes due to floods. China could now be running short of food. Watch report.

China's flood of woes | 2.3 million companies shut down | World News

Pakistan PM Imran Khan has completed 2 years in office. In an interview, he claimed to have internationalized Kashmir. He also stated that Pakistan has a higher standing in the world than India. Pak PM compared Palestine to Kashmir.

Imran Khan: Pak has higher standing than India

The political unrest and widespread protest in Belarus are at the center of the European Union emergency meeting today. EU leaders will discuss the response to the crisis in Belarus which may include sanctions. Watch report.

Belarus sunk in political unrest: Wave of mass anti-government protests

According to a new study, obesity raises death risk among male COVID-19 patients. The study has been conducted on thousands of patients. CDC, Public Health England has described obesity as a major risk factor.

Coronavirus Pandemic: New study identifies obesity as independent risk

Thailand's youth have swarmed the streets in the biggest protest since the military coup in 2014. Student leaders have proposed reforms to the monarchy

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The Amazon Echo Auto is claimed to make your driving experience absolutely hands-free, but does it deliver?

Alexa voice assistant for cars: Hit or miss? | Tech It Out

Residents of Beirut held Sunday mass at the site of a devastating blast nearly two weeks ago. The residents mourned the lives lost in the blast. Watch report.

Mass held at site of Beirut blast: Residents mourn lives lost

In Thailand, a generation of youth has taken to the streets demanding radical constitution reforms and fresh elections. Watch report.

Anti-government protest in Bangkok: Demonstrators use pop culture as form of protest

United States has lost a bid to extent the United Nation's imposed arms embargo on Iran at United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Russia & China opposed the US bid to extend Iran arms ban.

US loses bid to extent the United Nation's imposed arms embargo on Iran at UNSC

The protests in Belarus have entered their sixth day. For the first time in the last 5 days, the protests were majorly peaceful. Watch report.

Belarus protests: EU rejects Belarus election result

PM Modi on the occasion of India's 74 Independence Day is addressing the nation from the Red Fort. PM said that the government is constantly working improving towards improving the connectivity in the nation.

Indian PM Narendra Modi: "Our focus is on improving connectivity" | India News

Meanwhile, in a direct reference to China and the recent standoff at the LoC between India and China, Indian PM Narendra Modi in his speech at the Red Fort said that no one can challenge India's sovereignty and if India sovereignty is attacked then India will respond with a befitting reply.

Indian PM Narendra Modi speech at India's 74th Independence Day: "Indian Army showed its might at LoC & LAC"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on the Red Fort said, “Not one, not two, as many as three coronavirus vaccines are being tested in India.” He added, "India is ready to mass-produce COVID-19 vaccines to distribute across the country when scientists give the go-ahead to do so."

Indian PM Narendra Modi: India is working to develop 3 COVID-19 vaccines

On the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, PM Modi is addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. PM hailed the corona warriors and said that the nation will surely win the fight against the coronavirus.

Indian PM Narendra Modi address on India's 74th Independence Day: India will win the battle against COVID-19

Take a look at the 29 seconds of the shock for Beirut residents at a shopping complex. CCTV captures the raw moments just before and ahead of the explosion which hit Beirut at 6.09 PM local time.

WION Exclusive: Visuals capturing Beirut explosion wreaking havoc on shopping complex

Israel and the United Arab Emirates will be signing a historic peace deal to normalize relations between the two nations. Watch report.

Israel -UAE peace deal: Netanyahu hails new era for Israel

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates will be signing a historic peace deal to normalize relations between the two nations. Watch report.

UAE, Israel announce historic peace deal | Trump brokers historic Abraham accords | World News

The world leaders have adopted a wait and watch approach to the new peace deal between Israel and UAE. While most countries have welcomed the effort. Watch report.

World reactions to Israel-UAE peace deal

Greece has put its armed forces on alert after Turkey sent a survey ship to a disputed area of the Mediterranean sea. Watch report.

Greece-Turkey tensions: 'Turkish provocation won't go unanswered', says Greece

A Japanese bulk carrier that struck a coral reef off Mauritius and has leaked at least an estimated 1,000 tonnes of oil passed an annual inspection in March without any problems

Your Story: Why the Mauritius oil spill is dangerous | Japanese ship | Marine Ecosystem