World news in brief: funding cuts hamper development, human rights update in Belarus, Ebola and pox in Africa

Speaking in Geneva, she said the world was facing “a decline in respect for human rights and multilateralism”, with conflict, debt and a decline in development aid threatening to wipe out hard-won gains. The OECD, a 38-member economic cooperation...

Lithuania Extends Belarus Border Closure Until End of November Over Balloon Threat

The Lithuanian cabinet of ministers decided to keep the border with Belarus closed until Nov. 30 after a meeting in Vilnius on Wednesday. As per Interfax, Lithuania media outlets reported that the Salcininkai-Benyakoni border crossing will remain...

Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month, exceptions apply: media

VILNIUS, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania's government decided on Wednesday to close the country's border with Belarus for one month, while allowing certain exceptions, the Baltic News Service (BNS) reported. The Cabinet decided to fully close the...

Lithuania Closes Border Checkpoints with Belarus Over Security Threats

On Wednesday, October 29, the Lithuanian government decided to close the border crossing points “Šalčininkai” and “Medininkai” at the border with Belarus until November 30. At the same time, exemptions are provided for certain categories of...

Lithuania extends closure of Belarus border crossings after balloons enter its airspace

Audio By Carbonatix VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania said Wednesday it will keep the country’s border crossings with Belarus closed for a month after balloons used to smuggle cigarettes across the frontier caused repeated disruption at the...

Lithuania-Belarus border closure could bring more traffic to Estonia

Lithuania's decision to close its border crossings with Belarus may redirect more traffic to Estonia's checkpoints but the impact will likely be biggest in Latvia, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) believes. Last week, Lithuania's biggest...

Lithuania will keep Belarus border shut until November 30 over balloon incidents

A member of Lithuanian Riflemen's Union and a Border Guard officer patrol along Belarus border in Kaniukai, Lithuania July 7, 2023. REUTERS/Janis Laizans VILNIUS (Reuters) -The border crossings between Lithuania and Belarus will remain closed for...

Free-visa scheme for 47 countries to be implemented within two months: Tourism Minister

Says original 3 m tourist arrivals target revised down to 2.4 m with efforts now focused on achieving it in last two months Asserts passenger volumes and flight operations expected to increase during the next two months, supported by new airline...

Lithuania Has Decided To Close The Border With Belarus

11 (updated) The timeline has become known. According to the decision of the Lithuanian government, the checkpoints "Miadininkai" ("Kamenny Log") and "Šalčininkai" ("Beniakoni") will be closed until November 30. The checkpoint "Miadininkai" will...

‘If Ukraine Falls, Free World Falls’: Reasons Why Foreigners Fight for Ukraine

Ukraine’s armed forces are supported by several international units organized from nations and other groups who have suffered at the hands of the Kremlin. This includes the Belarusian “Kastus Kalinowski,” the Russian Volunteer Corps, and the...

India, Belarus hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk

An Indian delegation led by Secretary (West) Sibi George held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk with Belarus's Deputy FM Evgeny Shestakov, reviewing bilateral relations, including political, economic, and cultural matters....

EU Adopts 19th Package Against Russia and Parallel Sanctions On Belarus

Following proposals made by the European Commission (“Commission”) on September 19, 2025, the European Union (“EU”)’s 19th package of sanctions targeting Russia, including parallel measures aligning sanctions on Belarus, has been adopted on...

Belarusian Woman Freed From Slavery In Myanmar

She was forced to work at a fraud center. A Belarusian woman (her identity is not disclosed), who was enslaved in a fraudulent center in Myanmar, told GosTV why it is difficult to escape from there. The girl has repeatedly traveled to Asia to...

India, Belarus discuss increasing bilateral trade and manufacturing cooperation

MINSK, Oct 28: India and Belarus held the Eighth Round of Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk during which they discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural, tourism, education and consular matters....

World News | India-Belarus Hold 8th Round of Foreign Office Consultations, Exchange Views on Matters of Interest

Minsk [Belarus], October 28 (ANI): An Indian delegation led by Secretary (West) Ambassador Sibi George visited Minsk on October 27-28, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. During the visit, the eighth round of Foreign Office...

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, exchange views on matters of interest

An Indian delegation led by Secretary (West) Ambassador Sibi George visited Minsk on October 27-28, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. During the visit, the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Belarus...

These people just escaped Russian-occupied Ukraine — but some say they need to go back

After escaping Russian-occupied Ukraine, some people are now facing the impossible choice: to return. (Karolina Gulshani / The Kyiv Independent) Editor’s note: The names of those coming from Russian-occupied territories have been changed for...

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss entire gamut of bilateral relations

Minsk [Belarus], October 28 (ANI): India and Belarus held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, which were chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov. The talks saw...

Russian tourism industry sees no high demand for travel to Myanmar after visa cancellation

MOSCOW, October 28. /TASS/. There will be no surge in Russian demand for travel to Myanmar after the visa cancellation, the Union of Travel Industry quoted the ITM Group tour operator as saying. "There is limited interest in tours to the country....

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors Minsk: India and Belarus held eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk, discussing the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural,...