India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence and wishes are pouring from around the world. Indian Prime Minister urges the citizens to fight against nepotism and corruption.

Indian embassy hoists National flag in Belarus on 75th Independence day

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Thursday said Russia, Ukraine and the West must agree to halt the Ukraine conflict to avoid the "abyss of nuclear war" and insisted Kyiv should accept Moscow's demands.

Ukraine war must end to prevent nuclear 'abyss', says Lukashenko

Athletes from Russia and Belarus may not be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games over Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine, senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Craig Reedie said.

Russia, Belarus athletes may face ban at Paris Olympics 2024, says IOC member Craig Reedie

Belarus President Lukashenko accused Kyiv of firing missiles on Belarus. He said that Belarus will fight if any of its territories are invaded. However, he denied sending troops to Ukraine.

Lukashenko accuses Kyiv of firing missiles at Belarus: 'Will fight if our territory invaded'

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'We are being provoked': Belarus intercepted attempted missile strikes by Ukraine, Lukashenko says

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Nuke tensions have heightened after Belarusian president asked Russia to be ready to use nukes. Is world heading to another cold war?

Fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war: Possible threat of a cold war looming large?

Russian president Vladimir Putin has now offered his Belarusian counterpart 'missile systems' that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The Kremlin has offered Iskander-M missile systems which can use ballistic or cruise missile.

Ukraine war: Moscow to send Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is holding talks with the British government on the participation of players from Russia and Belarus at this year's Wimbledon, saying on Tuesday that it hopes to announce a decision in mid-May.

Wimbledon organisers holding talks with British government on participation of players from Russia, Belarus

Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Wednesday it would "scale down" its activities in Russia and Belarus, after putting them on hold following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ikea to 'scale down' Russia, Belarus operations over Ukraine war

Belarus' state news agency BelTA reported on Monday (May 30) that the country will soon conduct mobilisation exercise in Gomel region. This region borders Ukraine which is currently being invaded by Russia.

Belarus soon to hold military exercises near Ukraine border: Report

Teams from Belarus and Ukraine will be prevented from being drawn against each other in any UEFA competition going forward, the Executive Committee of European soccer`s governing body said on Friday.

UEFA to prevent Ukraine and Belarusia teams from being drawn against each other

Ukraine said Thursday that fighting in the eastern Donbas region of the country had reached its fiercest level yet, as Russian forces pushed deeper into the industrial region.

Ukraine says war in Donbas region at 'maximum intensity'

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion.

Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion

The ATP tour board is seeking to strip Wimbledon of its rankings points over the tournament's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players. If successful, this year's Wimbledon could be reduced to an exhibition event. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Wimbledon reduced to an exhibition event?

The Russia-Ukraine war is in its third month, thousands of lives have been lost and infrastructure worth millions destroyed. The threat of a nuclear attack is back and Belarusian President Lukashenko, an ally of Russia has talked about that threat.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Belarus President Lukashenko says Ukraine war is dragging

The lower house of parliament in Belarus on Wednesday (April 27) approved changes in the criminal code and made terrorism punishable by the death penalty. It comes after some activists in the country tried to sabotage parts of the railway network to make it harder for Russia to deploy forces into Ukraine for its invasion.

Lower house in Belarus approves changes in criminal code, makes terrorism punishable by death penalty

Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon 2022 because of the invasion of Ukraine, the organisers confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

Russian, Belarusian players banned from participation in Wimbledon 2022

Belarus could join Russia’s war against Ukraine ‘in next few days’: Report

The Indian men's national football team has announced the 25-member squad that will travel to Bahrain to play friendly matches against the home team and Belarus.

Indian football team announces 25-member squad for friendlies against Bahrain, Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said on Sunday that Ukraine sees a high risk of an attack on western Ukraine's Volyn region being launched from Belarus. Russia is sending an unspecified number of troops from the country’s far east to Belarus for major war games, military officials said.

High risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region of Ukraine, says presidential office

After bolting to Ukraine to escape political persecution in her native Belarus, Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia never thought she would again be forced to flee, this time to save her family from Russian attack.

Olympic medallist Aliaksandra Herasimenia, who fled Belarus, forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

World Athletics will implement further sanctions against the member federation of Belarus following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ruling body's President Sebastian Coe said on Thursday.

World Athletics to implement further sanctions against Belarus amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Professional boxing`s British governing body said on Thursday it would not allow boxers registered or licensed in Russia and Belarus to fight in Britain. The British Boxing Board of Control`s statement follows global sporting sanctions in response to Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.

British board bans boxers from Russia and Belarus in wake of Ukraine crisis

Close on the heels of the announcement of the 38-member list of probables for the forthcoming back to back international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, the Indian football team suffered a major setback with talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri being ruled out for the two matches.

India captain Sunil Chhetri ruled out of friendlies against Bahrain, Belarus

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