International Relations Democrats win majorities in both chambers of the US Congress in midterm elections
Technology Belarus has begun testing Russia’s Rassvet satellite communications, Deputy Communications Minister Tkach says
Business & Entrepreneurship Belarus raises export duties on liquefied gases from 17.4 to 61.5 dollars per tonne
Courts Minsk Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to 6 months of corrective labour for refusing military training
Cinema “Batska Minai” wins the Listapad Grand Prix. The film will be released in cinemas in February 2027
Artificial Intelligence Three charged in US with stealing $129 million from companies using AI doubles of executives
International Relations Peskov: the Kremlin does not know the details of the Ukraine agreement announced by Trump
Legislation From 1 December in Belarus, a neighbour’s notarised consent will no longer allow building closer than the norm
International Relations Budrys denied US pressure on Lithuania over Belarusian potash transit, while American officials call it Cole’s initiative
Society Minsk approves waste-handling scheme: paper, plastic, glass and metal in one container, fines for citizens up to 1350 rubles
Sports Belarusian Equestrian Federation expels Mahilyou center director Belavusau from its presidium after horses sent to slaughter
International Relations Trump says the US and Russia are close to a “big deal” that could affect all of Europe
Cybersecurity Kaspersky: VasyGrek hacker group made more than 100 attack attempts on organisations in Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan
International Relations Two Polish citizens arrested in Poland for collecting cigarettes with Belarusian excise stamps delivered by balloons
Society Rumour about cigarettes for schoolchildren in Hrodna: check did not confirm that children sought medical help
International Relations Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the White House and hands over letters for Putin and Zelenskyy
