On Friday, more than 2,000 members of a security coalition commanded by Russia began military drills in sections of Belarus close to NATO nations' borders.

Russia-led alliance holds military drills in Belarus

The Nobel Foundation has withdrawn its invitation to representatives from Russia, Belarus, and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the controversial decision "provoked strong reactions".

Nobel Foundation cancels Russia, Belarus, Iran invites to annual prize awards

In the midst of growing tensions between the neighbors, Poland denied on Friday that a military helicopter had violated Belarus's airspace. Minsk's assertions were referred to as "lies and provocations" by Warsaw.

Poland denies military helicopter breached Belarus' airspace

The Nobel Foundation has decided to reverse its prior decision and exclude the Russian ambassador from this year's Nobel prize ceremony in Stockholm. This abrupt about-face has elicited widespread reactions and controversy, with the foundation citing the need to convey the values of the Nobel Prize while acknowledging that the strong responses to their initial invitation overshadowed their intended message.

Nobel Foundation reverses decision, excludes Russian ambassador from prize ceremony

Belarus on Friday said a Polish aircraft had breached its airspace, the latest spat between the neighbors whose ties have deteriorated during Russia’s offensive in Ukraine.

Belarus accuses Polish military helicopter of breaching airspace, Poland denies claim

The Nobel Foundation said on Thursday (August 31) that invitations have been sent to the ambassadors from Russia and Belarus for Stockholm's Nobel Prize awards ceremony this year, after they were excluded last year because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russian and Belarus ambassadors again invited to Nobel Prize ceremony

Poland and Baltic states recently made a unified appeal to Belarus. These nations have requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group, Wagner.

Why are Poland and Baltic states urging Belarus to expel Wagner fighters?

In a unified stance, Poland and the Baltic nations, comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have formally requested Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group Wagner.

Poland and Baltic states urge Belarus to expel Russian fighters

Wagner Chief's alleged death and in a major breakthrough Russian investigative agency has confirmed the death of mercenary leader.

Wagner chief confirmed dead: Moscow

Wagner chief was aboard the plane that crashed

Russia on Friday announced that it has recovered 10 bodies and flight recorders from the scene of the plane crash that is presumed to have killed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Uncertainty persists over Wagner chief's death, Russia to conduct molecular genetic test on remains from crash

The plane crash that claimed the life of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the infamous leader of the Wagner mercenary group, has ignited a whirlwind of speculation. The incident, which occurred on on Wednesday, August 23, has not only cast doubts on the circumstances of the crash but also resurrected an old video clip of Russian President Vladimir Putin discussing the topic of 'betrayal'.

Prigozhin's death sparks buzz of intrigue as Putin's 'unforgiving' side resurfaces in old video. WATCH

"For Christ's sake, guys, take me and finish me already," said Yevgeny Prigozhin in an interview as his stand-off with Russian military leadership and President Vladimir Putin escalated in the spring this year.

Bomb in a wine crate aboard Prigozhin's plane led to the crash, reports suggest

CIA Director Bill Burns predicted last month that Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin probably hadn't seen the last of Vladimir Putin's wrath after the warlord staged a failed coup against the Kremlin.

How did the Wagner chief die?

It has been around 18 hours since a plane crashed near Moscow that listed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner group, as one of the passengers. Reportedly, all the ten people on board have been killed. The Kremlin has not given out any official confirmation and the mystery seems to be only deepening.

Is Wagner chief dead? | Crash comes 2 months after Prigozhin's short-lived mutiny

The United States has urged Americans in Belarus to leave the country "immediately", citing a potential spillover of the war in Ukraine, including a buildup of Russian troops in Belarus.

US asks citizens to leave Belarus citing potential spillover of the war in Ukraine

The United States has approved the transfer of F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine from the NATO allies Netherlands and Denmark. As per a report on the AP, officials in Washington and Europe approved the transfer of the advanced fighter jet on Friday, a major gain for Kyiv.

Ukraine to get F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands, Denmark; US approves transfer

In order to deepen relations with Belarus, a steadfast friend of Russia, and as NATO members step up border security with Belarus, China's defense chief arrived there for a three-day visit.

China's defence minister Li Shangfu kicks off his Belarus visit

Latvia’s defence minister, on Tuesday (August 15), ordered the army to help guard the country’s border with Belarus, after a reported 96 attempts by illegal immigrants to enter the country in 24 hours.

Latvia sends army to guard border with Belarus after nearly 100 illegal crossing attempts in 24 hours

Two Russians accused of spreading propaganda on behalf of the Wagner mercenary group in the two biggest cities of Poland, Warsaw and Krakow, have been arrested, said Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski, on Monday (August 14).

Poland detains two Russians for spreading Wagner ‘propaganda’

China's defence minister Li Shangfu is set to visit Russia and Belarus this week. The announcement comes amidst Li's refusal to hold meetings with his US counterparts until sanctions imposed on him by Washington are lifted. Li said he hoped both China and Russia could strengthen communication at all levels.

Chinese defence minister to visit Russia

Belarusian Railways is planning to enhance co-operation with China's state-owned corporation Jiangsu Suzhou Port Group Co Ltd., said Belarusian news outlet Belta.

Belarus, China look to enhance transport, logistics to boost trade, cargo movement

Belarus has expressed its intention to join the BRICS organisation and has submitted an official application ahead of the summit in South Africa, ambassador Andrei Rzheussky told WION.

Belarus has applied to be part of BRICS: Ambassador Rzheussky to WION

The very first direct flight from Belarus, of the Belarusian Airline Belavia, arrived in India on Saturday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, on Saturday, took to the microblogging platform X, (formerly known as Twitter), and shared a video of a flight arriving in India and the Belarusian Ambassador to India, Andrei Rzheussky, along with the staff untie the ribbon.

WATCH | First direct flight from Belarus arrives in India

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