New fossils reveal high fish diversity on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 15 mln years ago
Chinese scientists have discovered new cyprinid fish fossils from the early and middle Miocene of the Lunpola Basin in northwest China’s Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. These findings indicate that fish diversity on the plateau was notably high between 18 and 15 million years ago.
National Tourism Agency issues guidance for Belarusians currently in Middle East
The National Tourism Agency has issued recommendations for Belarusian citizens who are in the Middle East for tourism amid the escalating situation in the region, BelTA has learned.
Dubai set to host largest aquatics championship in March
The UAE Aquatics Federation has officially announced that the Dubai International Aquatics Championship (DIAC 2026) will take place from 27th March to 6th April 2026 at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai.
Chinese scientists develop AI model to push deep-space exploration
Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model for astronomical imaging that significantly enhances scientists’ ability to peer into the deepest reaches of the cosmos.
Belarus hosts around 19,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 18,835 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.
Turkish Airlines carried 7.6M passengers in January
Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines reported that it carried 7.6 million passengers this January with an 84% load factor.
Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues statement on situation regarding Cuba
Belarus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding the situation surrounding Cuba, BelTA learned from the ministry.
Belarusian observers arrive in Thailand to monitor parliamentary elections, referendum
Belarusian observers have arrived in Thailand to monitor major electoral events scheduled for 8 February 2026, BelTA reports citing the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Foreign policy support for historical policy discussed at Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A session of the commission for foreign policy support of historical policy of the Republican Council on Historical Policy under the Belarus President Administration took place at premises of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 January, BelTA has learned.
Cooperation strategy forever: Belarus drafts new directive on relations with China
Preparations are underway on a new Directive on the Development of Relations with China, and this document must be as specific as possible, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov told the media following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to discuss the development of cooperation with China, BelTA has learned.
