Lukashenko pockets massive win in Belarus election scorned by the West
According to results from the Central Election Commission, Alexander Lukashenko took 86.8% of the vote in Sunday's election.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Nine countries to officially become BRICS partners from Jan 1, 2025 - Kremlin aide
Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Cuba, Uganda, Malaysia, Uganda and Uzbekistan will officially become BRICS partners from January 1, 2025.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus -Yale research
Taking children under the age of 18 across border without consent of parent or guardian is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Poland plans to send up to 10,000 soldiers to border with Belarus
Poland is planning to move up to 10,000 additional troops to the border with Belarus to support the Border Guard, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Thursday.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Belarus court jails Nobel Peace Prize winner Bialiatski for 10 years
Ales Bialiatski was found guilty for financing protests and other crimes, in a case that rights groups say was politically motivated.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin flies to Belarus on Monday amid fear in Kyiv that he intends to pressure the former Soviet ally to join a new ground offensive against Ukraine and reopen a new front.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair
It's not their fault what's happening in this moment with the war.
Mon May 02 2022
Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked
Aliaksandra Herasimenia found herself among thousands of Ukrainians massing at the border with Poland as Russian troops advanced on Kyiv.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Pink Floyd pull music from digital platforms in Russia and Belarus
Guitarist David Gilmour, who has family in Ukraine, has also announced all of his solo works will be taken down.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Russian offensive slows, says Ukraine, as residents flee bombed-out cities
Ukrainian forces killed a Russian general near the besieged city of Kharkiv, the second Russian senior commander to die in the invasion.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Russia offers humanitarian corridors from five Ukraine cities - Reports
Most of the corridors would travel through Russia or Belarus, something Ukrainian authorities have rejected in the past.
Tue Mar 08 2022
IPC makes Paralympics U-turn as Russia, Belarus face new sanctions
The Winter Paralympics begin on Friday and 71 Russians and 12 Belarusians will not be allowed to participate.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Russia says its delegation is ready for new talks with Ukraine
Peskov said Russia is ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine but it is unclear whether Ukrainian officials will turn up.
Wed Mar 02 2022
EU approves new sanctions against Belarus over Ukraine invasion
EU diplomats approved new sanctions against Belarusian people who are playing a role in the attacks to Ukraine.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Factbox - Sports react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Belarus has been a key staging area for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tiong: Additional personnel mobilised to assist in Bintulu disaster relief efforts
Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Palestinian forces begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Palestinian forces handed over three Israeli hostages in Gaza for 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal on Thursday.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Landslide cuts off Kanowit-Song access - Nanta Linggi
Jalan Song/Sipan-Temalat has been closed to all vehicles today following a landslide that cut off access between Kanowit and Song,
Thu Jan 30 2025