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Russia Seeks Court Help to Return to Global Track Events

July 9, 2026

Russia has taken its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after World Athletics banned its athletes from international competitions because of the war in Ukraine. The ban was first imposed in March 2022, just after Russia entered the conflict. It was reaffirmed at a recent council meeting.

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Russia won't back down but keeps talking peace

June 29, 2026

Vladimir Putin made it clear that Russia plans to keep pushing forward in Ukraine no matter what peace offers come its way. Speaking on national TV, he dismissed a recent Ukrainian proposal to pause long-range attacks as a trick to relieve pressure on their troops. Russia isn’t falling for it, he sa

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Belarus’s quiet role in Russia’s war machine

June 21, 2026

For two days in a row, Ukraine’s leader has called out Belarus for letting Russian drones fly from its soil. The message is clear: remove the relay towers helping aim those attacks. Belarus has long stayed out of the headlines, but it quietly lets Russia use its land, airspace, and factories to keep

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Belarus Leader Calls for Compromise to End Ukraine War

June 16, 2026

Lukashenko, who sits close to Putin, said in a TV interview that both Russia and Ukraine need to find middle ground if the war is ever going to finish. He pointed out that winning on the battlefield seems unlikely for either side, even though Russian troops are still moving forward. The Belarusian p

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U. S. Targets China and Hong Kong Firms Over Iran Arms

June 11, 2026

The United States announced new sanctions on Wednesday, naming 11 individuals and companies that helped Iran’s military acquire weapons. Most of those hit are based in China and Hong Kong, where they arranged purchases for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. One Hong Kong firm also ran a covert b

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How Lithuania’s Political Shake-up Could Reshape its Future

June 7, 2026

Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats have decided to kick out Nemunas Dawn, a smaller coalition partner with a controversial past, after its leader got in legal trouble for spreading hate online. Instead, they’re eyeing a shift toward a more moderate party called For Lithuania to keep their fragile m

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How Wind and Pressure Broke Aryna Sabalenka's Run at the French Open

June 5, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka’s quick exit from the 2026 French Open shocked many, including tennis experts. After dominating early rounds, she lost to Diana Shnaider in straight sets. The Belarusian’s strong start—leading 6-3, 5-3—suddenly fell apart. One moment seemed to flip everything: she had a double break

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Lithuania’s U. S. Troop Future: A Pause in the Pipeline

June 3, 2026

Lithuania’s defence minister said that whether U. S. soldiers will stay in the country is still being examined, even though Washington has promised new groups soon. The U. S. is pulling back thousands of troops from Germany and Poland because the Trump administration has clashed with NATO allies

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Belarus Leader Visits Kyiv Amid Rising Tensions

May 25, 2026

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a former opposition figure from Belarus, arrived in Kyiv after weeks of growing concern that Russia could pull Minsk deeper into its conflict with Ukraine. Her visit followed a major strike on the capital that killed four people and damaged historic buildings, heightening f

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From Hometown Tennis to Global Stardom: The Belarusian Roots of Aryna Sabalenka

May 25, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just appear on the tennis scene—she built her career from scratch in a city known for its tough conditions and unshaken passion for sports. Born in Minsk, Belarus, in 1998, she grew up around a culture that values competition, discipline, and emotional strength, especially in