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China’s museums are often defined by their porcelain, calligraphy and ritual vessels. But a new exhibition in east China’s Anhui Province is turning the spotlight away from traditional treasures and toward scientific endeavors of the past, showcasing jade cosmograms, celestial star charts and bronze globes crafted by astronomers centuries ago.

The best young reciters from across Belarus were named at the final of the national creative competition Living Classics 2026 in Minsk, BelTA learned from the National Center for Artistic Creativity of Children and Youth.

A meeting between Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko and MPs elected from Grodno and Grodno Oblast with the city’s leadership and public activists focused on cooperation with local authorities, familiarizing the public with the legislative work of MPs, and developing the tourist potential of the city on the Neman River, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Sergei Syrankov as a member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the eighth convocation, in accordance with part 2 of Article 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus. The head of state signed Decree No. 280 on 20 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Türkiye announced its new comprehensive action plan to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) center by advancing technological independence and integrating innovative solutions across strategic sectors.

New research on a bronze artifact from China’s renowned Sanxingdui Ruins shows that the ancient Shu civilization was deeply connected with other regional cultures in ancient China, the latest evidence proving the unity in diversity of Chinese culture.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the President of the Republic of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, in connection with the loss of life caused by a powerful earthquake, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The second power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP) has been reconnected to the grid, BelTA learned from the nuclear plant.

Belarusian Culture Minister Marat Markov engaged in a lively two-hour discussion with Soligorsk residents as part of the nationwide outreach project Pulse of the Country: Facts, Trends, Meanings, BelTA has learned.

New colorful illumination has appeared on the streets of Vitebsk ahead of the anniversary edition of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.