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New colorful illumination has appeared on the streets of Vitebsk ahead of the anniversary edition of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

While some state-to-state relations are measured exclusively by trade figures and the number of signed documents, there are partnerships whose foundation cannot be quantified. Built over decades and tested by time, such ties gradually turn into a strategic asset. Cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan falls precisely into this category. Today, the two nations are bound not only by growing economic indicators, joint ventures, and investment projects, but also by a shared historical memory, a trusting political dialogue, and the understanding that sustainable development in the modern world is impossible without cooperation. The upcoming official visit of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus on 8–9 July is set to launch a new chapter in this partnership. BelTA covers how the historical experience of the two nations became the foundation of their current cooperation, why Belarusian technologies are in high demand in Central Asia, and what new opportunities are opening up for Minsk and Tashkent.

When people talk about Southeast Asian countries, they most often recall Singapore’s economic miracle, Vietnam’s factories, or Thailand’s tourist beaches. Yet the true giant of the region is Indonesia. A state with a population of over 280 million, the largest economy in ASEAN, and one of the fastest-growing countries in the Global South, it is gradually becoming a center of global politics and trade. Minsk intends to develop relations with Jakarta, and the upcoming official visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Indonesia will be a continuation of the policy to strengthen Belarus’ position in new centers of economic growth. In this review we explore why Indonesia occupies a special place in this strategy and what opportunities are opening up for the two countries.

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open, BelTA has learned.

In January-March 2026, companies of all forms of ownership built 6,300 new apartments. A total of 682,100 square meters of the total area of housing were commissioned, BelTA learned from the Belarusian National Statistical Committee.

The international scientific and practical conference for school students, «Start in Innovation», will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, serving as a global platform for dialogue. This year, participants and experts from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Brazil, China, Egypt, Iran, the UAE and other countries will compete. For the second consecutive year, TV BRICS is the event’s international media partner.

An ancient pot dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been uncovered in the historic city of Deh Qaed, near Dashtestan County in Bushehr Province, southern Iran, local cultural heritage officials have announced.

The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus has set a minimum floor tariff for the transit of gas through main pipelines. Corresponding regulation No. 1 issued by the ministry on 13 January 2026 has been published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned.