Lukashenko: Belarus meets and exceeds commitments in cooperation with Russia
Belarus is meeting and even exceeding its commitments in developing cooperation with Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on 28 August, BelTA has learned.
Belarus’ trade unions outline current trends in labor market, salaries
Belarus’ real salaries grew by 7.5% year-on-year in January-June 2026, the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus told BelTA.
UAEU transforms desert sand, date pits into green catalyst for hydrogen production
A research team from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a green catalyst for hydrogen production by combining desert sand, biochar derived from date pits, and nickel. The innovation transforms abundant local resources and agricultural waste into a high-value material with potential applications in hydrogen production and clean energy.
Insect fossil find shows water-to-land transition
An international team led by Chinese researchers has uncovered an early insect species dating back roughly 324 million years that displays both aquatic and terrestrial features, providing direct evidence of how insects gradually made the transition from water to land.
Türkiye to bring 200 young climate negotiators to Istanbul ahead of COP31
Two hundred young delegates from Türkiye and abroad have gathered in Istanbul for a six-day simulation of UN climate negotiations, as Türkiye prepares to host COP31, the organizers said.
Belarus U20 men’s volleyball team misses out on direct Euro 2027 spot
The Belarusian men’s volleyball team suffered their second defeat at the CEV U20 Volleyball European Championship 2027 qualifiers in Sofia, BelTA has learned.
Belarus’ grain harvest reaches 8.8m tonnes
Belarusian farmers have threshed 8.8 million tonnes of grain, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry.
Lukashenko visits Russia on a working trip
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in the Russian Federation on a working visit, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.
China's EV charging infrastructure expands rapidly in first seven months
China’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has continued to expand swiftly, with the total number of charging points reaching 23.68 million by the end of July 2026, up 41.9 percent year on year, the National Energy Administration said.
Safety first: Belarus prepares to build radioactive waste disposal facility
Mikhail Kisel, Director of the Belarusian Organization for Radioactive Waste Management (BelRAO), shared insights on the country’s preparations for constructing a radioactive waste disposal facility during a public hearing on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report in Mstislavl on 26 August, BelTA has learned.