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Minecraft's Uncensored Library holds around 300 books of censored journalism

What happens to a news story after authorities block or censor it? It can find another home inside a video game. In 2020, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), working with Minecraft design collective BlockWorks, launched the Uncensored Library, a vast digital archive built inside Minecraft. The project turns censored journalism into…

The Times of India · 56m ago

Lithuania airport shut, Nato jets scramble as 'drone spotted' along Belarus

Lithuania is a Nato and European Union (EU) member and has been closely monitoring developments along its borders amid concerns about possible Russian aggression. Russia has rejected allegations that it is planning an attack on Nato, while Western officials have said Moscow does not currently have the capability for a…

The Times of India · 9h ago

Why Putin may risk it all to keep Kaliningrad; India link to Russia exclave

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could use “all weapons” in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under direct attack. The warning has brought renewed attention to a narrow stretch of land between Poland and Lithuania, known as the Suwałki Gap, which…

The Times of India · Oct 2

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What links matryoshka dolls, Belarusian nuns, French churches and Russian troops?

In recent years, visitors to French churches and cathedrals may have come across Belarusian nuns selling matryoshka dolls, religious icons and honey. They come from the Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk and present these sales as a means of funding their charitable work. However, the convent openly supports Russia’s war…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1

Russia is ‘testing how far it can go' before the EU reacts, says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya believes change in Russia could begin with change in Belarus, arguing that her country’s opposition movement is “more consolidated” than its Russian counterpart.

Euronews · Sep 30

How Russia recruits Belarusians for war in Ukraine: Methods and consequences

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Euronews · Sep 26

Poland halted asylum claims at the Belarus border and now wants Europe to follow its example

Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure

The Independent UK · Sep 25

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Lukashenko Praises Putin's 'Successful' Election After Joking About Who Is the 'Bigger Dictator'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko joked about his reputation as Europe's last dictator, praised Vladimir Putin and defended close Russia-Belarus ties amid scrutiny over the Ukraine war.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Trump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut Canada

The US president says fertilizer from Lukashenko's Russia-allied regime will cost far less than Canadian supplies, the latest sign of Washington's warming relationship with Minsk.

Euronews · Sep 21

US to ease some Belarus sanctions after securing release of 25 political prisoners

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Belarus releases 25 political prisoners in exchange for lifting of US sanctions on two companies

Hundreds remain in prison, including journalists, trade unionists and others who supported the 2020 protests against Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s re-election.

Euronews · Sep 16

Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders

Mechanised and tank battalions are training in border protection and counter-drone operations along the 104-kilometre Polish-Lithuanian corridor, NATO's only land link to the Baltic states.

Euronews · Sep 16

NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace and Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter on Tuesday, in incidents that heightened tensions along the alliance’s eastern flank.

France 24 · Sep 15

How Belarus helps Russia and its drone arsenal target Ukraine and threaten NATO

Belarus appears to have resumed providing infrastructure to support Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and is now also emerging as a threat to NATO after a drone flying from Belarus was shot down over Lithuania. Here's what we know.

Euronews · Sep 15

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The Times of India · Sep 15

In 1998, 31 Przewalski’s horses entered Chernobyl and reached 137 by 2018

After the Chernobyl disaster, an abandoned radioactive landscape became an unlikely refuge for Przewalski’s horses, a species once lost from the wild. Introduced in 1998–99, the population suffered transport deaths and poaching but continued breeding. By 2018, 137 horses were documented in Ukraine, with others established across the Belarusian border.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15

Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

Ursula von der Leyen says incidents ‘part of broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe’

The Economic Times · Sep 13

EAM Jaishankar meets Nigeria, Cuba, Belarus counterparts on BRICS sidelines

India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on cooperation and sustainability. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Nigerian and Cuban foreign ministers. Discussions covered economic ties and South-South cooperation between nations. He also reviewed bilateral relations with Belarus, including trade and investments. Leaders will deliberate on shared…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

From river clay to willow branches, the BRICS Bazaar tells a story of cultures in Delhi

A heritage bazaar is showcasing crafts from BRICS member and partner nations. This event marks the ongoing BRICS Summit hosted in New Delhi. Artisans display diverse traditions like Brazilian clay art and Belarusian willow weaving. The bazaar celebrates cultural heritage and fosters global connections among participants. It highlights the BRICS…

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The Conversation · Sep 10

Sweden’s prison population has doubled in a decade, and is set to spike even further – here’s why

Sweden’s criminal justice system was once held up as an example of moderation – focusing on rehabilitation and minimising the use of imprisonment. But the Scandinavian nation could soon join countries such as Russia, Belarus and Nicaragua as a world leader in punitiveness.

Euronews · Sep 7

Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books, citing propaganda concerns

Latvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks

Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Cancer Survivor and Asylum Seeker Faces Potentially Life-Threatening Health Crisis in ICE Detention

Katsiaryna Bartko, a Belarusian asylum seeker, faces severe health issues in US ICE custody, sparking legal challenges over her medical treatment and detention conditions.

Euronews · Aug 28

Where German troops train with live ammunition: Euronews on NATO's eastern flank

Eurofighters, Leopard tanks, drones and helicopters – Euronews reports from military exercises in Lithuania. On NATO's eastern flank, German troops prepare for a real-life emergency as we join tank crews and electronic warfare units near Belarus.

Euronews · Aug 21

Latvia stops 28 migrants after tunnel discovery: “We’re protecting Germans and Belgians”

Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime

Euronews · Aug 20

Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens

Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.

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