Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a seventh term during a ceremony in Minsk.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a seventh term on Tuesday, during a ceremony held at the Ceremonial Hall of the Palace of Independence in Minsk.
The event, which was attended by more than one thousand and one hundred guests, included a formal presentation of the national flag and the presidential standard just before Lukashenko’s arrival.
Lukashenko’s re-election was confirmed after the twenty-sixth of January presidential election, where he secured more than 5.1 million votes, representing nearly 87% of the total votes cast.
The 70-year-old president has been in power since 1994.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Belarus as a true friend of China as he met Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the sanctions-hit European nation, on Wednesday and urged the Russian ally to join Beijing in opposing "hegemony and bullying".
China and Belarus reaffirmed their strategic partnership as Xi Jinping welcomed Belarusian President Lukashenko to Beijing for a high-level meeting.
Uzbekistan and Belarus are strengthening their trade and industrial cooperation, aiming to boost joint business projects and economic ties.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
The UK government announced plans to cut green levies on thousands of businesses, aiming to reduce soaring energy costs and boost the manufacturing sector, particularly in Labour strongholds.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
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South Korea and Malaysia agreed to expand bilateral cooperation, including efforts to finalize a free trade agreement, during a phone call between their leaders, local media reported.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
The UK government announced plans to cut green levies on thousands of businesses, aiming to reduce soaring energy costs and boost the manufacturing sector, particularly in Labour strongholds.
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