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Want to learn how to draw or paint but don’t know where to start? There are some really cool Instagram accounts that can help. With tips and tricks hidden in these pages, we guarantee you will soon no longer be intimidated by a paintbrush anymore. 

@watercolor_tutorials 

Though the page doesn’t have new posts (there has been none for a while), there are plenty of old posts (over 1,800 to be exact) that offer step-by-step watercolor lessons. The posts are mostly nature-inspired so you will enjoy the calmness it brings to the exercise as well.

@pamelagroppeart

Free content doesn’t get better and more accessible than this. It’s a great place for beginners and especially if you want to learn to draw and paint flowers. There’s also a website and a YouTube channel if you want to explore more. 

@drawing.collection

If you want to take things slow and build a skill, you could benefit greatly from this page that offers drawings tips and tricks, and for free too. You will learn how to sketch a face, draw water, and how to paint hands among others. The tutorials are simple to follow and master. 

@dream2draw

With over 18k followers and over 700 posts, this page is perhaps all that you need to become really good at sketching, especially if you want to learn how to draw people. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but rest assured the tutorials will guide you perfectly into mastering the art of portrait drawing. All you need is a mechanical pencil, paper, and patience. 

@watercolor_luftmensch

Run by a self-taught Nepali artist, this page will make you pause and wonder if painting with watercolor really is as easy as she makes it out to be. The artist says you have to let the color and water guide you. Some of her posts will show you exactly what she means. The process is simple but it takes a lot of practice and this page will motivate you to give it your best shot. 

The United States has temporarily halted all visitor visas for residents of Gaza to conduct “a full and thorough review” of recently issued medical-humanitarian visas. The move follows social media claims that Palestinians had entered the US, which drew criticism from right-wing figures and some Republican lawmakers citing national security concerns. In May, 640 visas were issued to holders of Palestinian Authority travel documents, Al Jazeera reported.

The suspension comes as Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza, where over 61,800 people have been killed in the past 22 months. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced, with the United Nations warning that widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving rising famine-related deaths.

Thirty-one Arab and Islamic countries, backed by the Arab League, OIC and GCC, have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for a “Greater Israel”, Xinhua reported.

In a joint statement, they said his remarks violate international law and threaten regional peace. They also denounced far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich’s approval of new settlements in the sensitive “E1” area and his rejection of a Palestinian state.

The groups warned against annexation and displacement of Palestinians, urged an immediate Gaza ceasefire, and demanded unhindered humanitarian access, according to Xinhua.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will begin a two-day visit to Armenia and Belarus on Monday, his office confirmed.

Political adviser Mehdi Sanaei said the trip aims to boost bilateral ties, particularly in trade, and finalize cooperation agreements. The visit was initially planned for late June but postponed, Xinhua reported.

Pezeshkian’s stop in Armenia comes shortly after Yerevan and Baku signed a US-brokered peace deal on Nagorno-Karabakh, which includes a new transit corridor across southern Armenia. Tehran has voiced opposition to foreign involvement in the region, warning against any shift in its geopolitical balance or borders.

Thailand and Cambodia held a special Regional Border Committee meeting on Saturday in Thailand’s Trat province to address ongoing border concerns. Military commanders from both sides discussed ways to strengthen communication between their forces, avoid confrontations, and resolve disputes peacefully, according to Xinhua.

A memorandum of understanding was signed to reinforce cooperation and ensure stability along the frontier. Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said the meeting underscored the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement. She expressed hope the talks would help restore peace, stability, and normalcy in the border areas for the benefit of local communities.

A fire at a nursing home in Mirandela, northern Portugal, killed six residents and injured 25 early Saturday. Authorities said the blaze likely began with an anti-bedsore mattress, with victims dying from flames and smoke inhalation, Xinhua reported.

The facility housed about 90 elderly people. Several were hospitalized, while others are being relocated. Officials confirmed the incident is unrelated to ongoing wildfires in the country.

India on Saturday welcomed the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the world’s hope for an early end to the Ukraine conflict, Firstpost reported.

The Ministry of External Affairs praised the leaders’ efforts, calling progress through dialogue and diplomacy “highly commendable.”

While the summit did not yield a ceasefire, Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington to pursue a full peace agreement, with European leaders backing further talks and potential sanctions against Russia, according to Firstpost.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, organized a press conference at Hilton Hotel, Naxal, Kathmandu, where two of its senior consultants discussed recent advancements in gastroenterology and neurology.

Dr Sanjay Sikka, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, spoke on developments in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases. He highlighted the hospital’s use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including endoscopic and liver care procedures.

Dr PN Renjen, Senior Consultant in Neurology, addressed modern approaches to managing neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He emphasized the role of advanced imaging, electrophysiological studies, and minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions in improving treatment outcomes.

The event brought together members of the medical community and media in Kathmandu to exchange knowledge on emerging medical technologies and patient care strategies available at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

Established in 1996, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. The hospital provides multi-specialty tertiary care and has been recognized for its programs in organ transplantation, advanced diagnostic services, and specialized treatment facilities.

Recently, the hospital introduced the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform, a non-invasive technology for brain tumor treatment, and the RADIXACT-X9 system for targeted cancer care.