European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen toured the Poland-Belarus border, calling for a stronger defence posture. The EU chief warned that frontline states near Russia are facing hybrid attacks amid escalating tensions.

EU says frontline states near Russia facing 'hybrid attacks' 

Russia plans to station its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus next year. President Vladimir Putin confirmed this during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Friday. The deployment is expected in the latter half of 2024, coinciding with increased missile production.

Putin's big plan: Russia plans to deploy Oreshnik missile in Belarus by 2025 end

Belarus has just announced that it is ready to welcome thousands of skilled Pakistani workers. President Lukashenko — he made the statement right after meeting Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Minsk on Friday. What's the deal all about? Lukashenko said the two leaders have agreed to send trained professionals from Pakistan to Belarus in fields that Belarus chooses. Pakistan will help pick the right people for these jobs.

Belarus president calls to hire up to 150,000 Pak workers

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Belarus for a two-day official visit, accompanied by Nawaz Sharif. He was welcomed by Belarus PM Alexander Turchin and is set to hold key talks with President Alexander Lukashenko. Both nations are expected to sign agreements aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic cooperation.

Belarus PM Alexander Turchin welcomes Pak PM Shehbaz on arrival

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins two-day Belarus visit to strengthen bilateral ties

Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko wins a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce. Watch this report for more details!

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko extends rule for five more years

Voting is underway in Belarus for the presidential elections, with President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for the last 31 years, seeking reelection for a seventh term. The election is taking place with no presence of opposition. Watch in for more details!

Belarus presidential elections 2025: Exiled opposition leader marches in Poland

Belarus: Lukashenko votes in presidential election in Minsk

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is on track to secure a seventh term in office, with his re-election largely seen as inevitable amid ongoing political control.

Belarus’ Lukashenko set for seventh term as President, poised for victory

Belarus is all set to hold Presidential elections on January 26. As per reports, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is likely to secure a sixth straight term in these elections.

Lukashenko set to return for sixth term: Report

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on Tuesday, criticised a decision by Germany to tighten controls on its land borders, calling for urgent consultations with other affected countries and more support for Warsaw's own immigration policies.

'Unacceptable': Poland PM Tusk slams German decision to tighten border controls

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faces heartbreak after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics just before her gold medal bout. Phogat weighed in over the limit for the 50kg event by just 100 grams. Find out the details behind this disappointing turn of events.

Olympics 2024: Why was India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Olympics?

Turkey is coordinating an extensive prisoner swap between Russia and Belarus on one side and the United States, Germany and Slovenia on the other. US reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are among 26 prisoners released.

US-Russia prisoner swap: Three freed Americans land on US soil | 26 prisoners released in swap

US-Russia prisoner swap: 26 prisoners released in landmark exchange at Ankara airport

US-Russia prisoner swap: Released Americans arrive at Joint base Andrews, 26 prisoners released

Poland’s parliament has approved controversial proposals to decriminalise in certain circumstances the use of firearms by border guards in self-defence. NGOs say the legal changes contravene human rights standards, but the government says they are needed to protect Poland’s border with Belarus from increasingly aggressive gangs of migrants.

Poland's new firearms bill raises concern

France's high-speed railway line has been attacked. An airport in France was evacuated for security reasons. What does this mean for the Olympics? Is France prepared to safeguard the games?

Olympics Opening Ceremony: Terror threat hangs over Paris

A culinary controversy has left athletes from around the world disgruntled and, quite frankly, hungry. Reports suggest that athletes are often facing food issues in the Olympic village, including raw meat and food shortage.

Paris Olympics 2024: Paris serves Olympic athletes raw meat | Gravitas

Belarus and China began joint anti-terrorism military drills on Monday. Dubbed Eagle Assault 2024, the 11-day exercise will see troops practice night landings, overcome water obstacles and engage in urban combat drills.

China conduct military drills with Russia and Belarus near NATO border

China and Belarus are currently conducting an 11-day-long military drills. The exercise is carried in the regions close to the borders of Poland. The drill named 'Eagle Assault 2024' started earlier this week on Monday.

China, Belarus forces conduct drills near Poland border; strategic drills overlap with NATO Summit

China, Belarus start military drills near Polish border: Is China warning NATO with military drills?

A total of 14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes were included on Saturday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on an initial list of "Individual Neutral Athletes" (AINs) eligible to compete in the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: IOC issues list of 14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes eligible for games

Now in a show of military might and strategic repositioning Russia has embarked on significant military drills and asset deployments raising the stakes in its standoff with the West. Russia has launched the second phase of nuclear drills showcasing its readiness to employ tactical nuclear weapons in a joint exercise with its ally Belarus.

Russia-Belarus conduct tactical nuclear drills; 100 nukes deployed in Kaliningrad

Russian President Vladimir Putin, defending this week's latest military drills, said that his country regularly conducts such exercises and that it was not an escalation in the war with Ukraine.

Putin says nuclear drills are not an escalation, questions Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader

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