China ranks first in reserves of 14 minerals, production of 17 in 2025: ministry
China ranked first globally in reserves of 14 mineral types and in the production of 17 types last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources said at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
Sowing of flax, sugar beet nearing completion in Belarus
The sowing of flax and sugar beet is nearing completion in Belarus, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food told BelTA.
Turkish golfer Sapmaz to compete at Ladies European Tour
Turkish national golfer Deniz Sapmaz will represent Türkiye at the Jabra Ladies Open in France from May 28 to 30, 2026, part of the Ladies European Tour calendar.
Belarus’ border service: Nearly 400 vehicles are awaiting entry into Poland
About 400 vehicles are waiting to enter the European Union, the State Border Committee of Belarus told BelTA.
‘All-seeing eye’ and round-the-clock readiness: Radiation safety at BelNPP
Aleksandr Rakavchuk, head of the radiation safety workshop at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP), explained how safety is ensured at the plant in a new episode of BelTA’s Nation Speaks project.
Belarus, Russia to expand joint satellite constellation
Belarus and Russia plan to expand their joint satellite constellation, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) Vladimir Karanik told journalists before the session of the General Meeting of the National Academy of Sciences, BelTA reports.
Three key goals set for rehabilitating Chernobyl-hit areas in Gomel Oblast
Dmitry Rutkovsky, head of the main department for Chernobyl accident consequence management at the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee, named three priorities for rehabilitating lands affected by the Chernobyl accident in a new episode of BelTA’s Nation Speaks project.
AI helps discover new mineral deposits in Kazakhstan
An interactive AI-powered map of underground minerals has been developed in Kazakhstan, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev told a Government meeting on Tuesday, Qazinform News Agency reports.
‘Voices of living history’. Russia’s Kazan hosts Every Third commemorative concert
Every Third is the grim arithmetic of Belarus’ losses during the Great Patriotic War. Ahead of Victory Day, this poignant number came to life in Kazan. The Kazan Expo hosted a commemorative concert that served as a tribute to the shared sacrifice of the Soviet people. In unison with the music, authentic wartime voices rang out — through folded triangle letters and archival photographs from BelTA’s unique exhibition featuring the fates of heroes who linked Belarus and Tatarstan. BelTA found out what moved Kazan residents most about the concert and whether they still preserve their family wartime archives.
China shines at Asian Beach Games as Zhao sets world record, sailors win five golds
China enjoyed a standout day at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Tuesday, highlighted by 16-year-old Zhao Yicheng’s world record in men’s speed climbing, a podium sweep in the women’s event, and five gold medals in sailing.
