The Afghan peace talks aimed at bringing an end to nearly decades of fighting that have killed thousands of people. So what do these talks mean for the common man in Afghanistan? Watch report.

Peace process evokes hope for a prosperous future for Afghans | What do peace talks mean for them?

Taiwan plans to stop local sales for Chinese internet television streaming services operated by the likes of iQiyi and Tencent Holdings, according to regulations released this week but does not plan on blocking the services.

Taiwan-China tensions: Taiwan stops sales of Chinese internet television services

Hong kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai is to be in court today, facing charges related to a three-year-old offense. Jimmy has been accused of threatening to injure a man during the 2017 Tiananmen Square vigil at Victoria Park.

Jimmy Lai in court: Accused of threatening to attack a man in 2017

A picture reportedly showing the Chinese ambassador to Kiribati walking on peoples’ backs as part of an island welcoming ceremony has lighted a debate about outsider interpretation of local custom, as well as a geopolitical argument about China’s rising influence across the Pacific.

Chinese ambassador's welcome in Kiribati sparks debate, Walks across backs of locals

Police in Germany has arrested a 30-year-old man. He has been accused of causing a series of motorway incidents in Berlin, in what prosecutors say is a "suspected Islamist act." Three people are seriously injured in Tuesday evening's crashes, which appeared to be targeted mainly at motorcyclists on the A100 in the German capital.

Series of motorway crashes in Berlin being investigated as 'Islamist Attack'

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

A longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny has been hospitalized after what has been described as an apparent case of poisoning. Alexei Navalny was on a flight from Serbia to Moscow.

Alexei Navalny poisoned on a flight to Moscow, claims spokesperson

India has registered a record number of new COVID-19 cases with the highest single-day spike of 69,652 cases. The country's tally crossed the 2.8 million mark. Watch report.

India COVID-19 tracker: Nearly 70,000 new cases and 977 deaths in last 24-hours

By 2021 Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer. The tech giant is bidding farewell to IE 11 as well as Microsoft Edge Legacy. Watch report.

End of an Era: Microsoft to phase out internet explorer

World's largest wetland is burning and unprecedented fires are ravaging Brazil's Pantanal one of the most biodiverse places on the planet is facing catastrophic consequences.

Brazil's Pantanal is burning: World's largest wetland up in flames

Saudi Arabia has appointed 10 women in senior roles at Islam’s two holiest sites. The appointment of women in senior positions at religious institutions is in the midst of a wide-ranging liberalization drive spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Mecca and Medina Mosques appoint women at senior positions

Months long anti-government protest in Mali has now culminated in a military coup but mutinous soldiers at the Garrison City. Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta who is currently in military custody resigned on state television a short time back. Watch the WION report on Nigeria.

Military coup in Mali: President Keita resigns on state TV | Military leaders vow fresh election

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

WION Dispatch: Indian mission in Mali advises caution for Indian citizens amidst coup

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

Months long anti-government protest in Mali has now culminated in a military coup but mutinous soldiers at the Garrison City. Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta who is currently in military custody resigned on state television a short time back.

A military coup in Mali: Mali's President dissolve dafter coup | World News

A nearly 1000 page report has been released by US Bipartisan Senate panel confirms that Russian President Vladamir Putin ordered a 2016 hacking of the Democratic party accounts and the release of emails intended to harm her campaign. Watch report.

Hillary Clinton's emails hacked by Russia: Russia helped Trump in 2016 elections

Police on Mauritius have arrested Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, the captain of the Japanese carrier that ran aground off the coast last month, spilling 1,000 metric tonnes of oil and causing possible irreparable damage to coral reefs.

Mauritius Oil Spill | Indian Captain of Japanese ship arrested by Mauritius

A sudden power cut plunged Sri Lanka into crisis as technicians said the failure was due to a technical issue in the Kerawalapitiya Sub Power Station, located on the outskirts of Colombo. Sri Lanka's Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has appointed a high-level committee to investigate a nationwide power outage that plunged the country into darkness for over seven hours on August 18.

Sri Lanka power crisis | Chinese built power plant shuts down

30 new species of marine invertebrates have been discovered in Galapagos. An investigation in the deep protected waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve identified 30 new species of marine invertebrates. This discovery includes four species of squat lobsters, one of giant cup coral, ten of bamboo corals, three of octocorals, one of brittle starfish, and eleven of sponges.

Scientists discover 30 new species in Galapagos depths

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

Nepal and China could soon announce the new height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the entire world. This development comes according to a draft MoU -- Memorandum of Understanding -- exchanged between the two countries last month. The Draft MoU between China's Ministry of Natural Resources and Nepal's Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has tiled the joint announcement of "height of mount Zhumulangma/Sagarmatha".

Nepal-China to announce the new height of Mt.Everest

Iran is accused of offering bounties to attack American and coalition troops stationed in Afghanistan, which includes more than 6 attacks. Watch report.

Iran bounties on US troops: US pinpoints payments at Iran's behest

Military coup in Mali: Months long protests culminate in a coup

The staff at the historic Albert Hall museum was busy in a different rescue operation. As the water started filling the museum, housekeeping officials and guards hopped the stairs to the museum’s basement to get to a 2,400-year-old Egyptian mummy encased in a glass chamber. The mummy was taken out of the box and rescued. Watch report.

2,400 old mummy taken out of box and rescued from rains in Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum

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