Rio Controversy: Belarus delegate banned after carrying Russian flag at Paralympic opening ceremony
The man, identified by Russian media as Andrei Fomochkin, was hailed as a hero by both Russian and Belarusian officials.
Sep 08, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Pakistani official visiting Belarus, Kazakhstan over NSG membership
A top Pakistani official on Tuesday began a five-day visit to Belarus and Kazakhstan for their support for Islamabad's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), officials said.
Aug 23, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Weightlifting body to ban Russia, Kazakhs, Belarus over doping
Weightlifting has long been afflicted by doping scandals and the IWF has undertaken a major crackdown on athletes using performance-enhancing drugs, often from former Soviet Union or Eastern Bloc countries.
Aug 17, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi meets Belarus, Tajikistan leaders in Tashkent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here.
Jun 24, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
VK Singh to represent India at SCO meeting in China; Pakistan PM Sharif will also attend
Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in China next week which will also be attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Dec 12, 2015, 14:47 PM IST
European Union, US temporarily ease some sanctions on Belarus
The European Union (EU) and United States said on Thursday they would temporarily ease some sanctions on Belarus after its release of political prisoners and what some regard as an easing of repression in the close Russian ally.
Oct 30, 2015, 10:45 AM IST
Turnout at 86.75% in Belarus presidential poll: EC
The turnout yesterday was highest in the northern Vitebsk region where 91 per cent of voters cast their ballots, and topped 90 per cent in two other regions.
Oct 12, 2015, 06:06 AM IST
Belarus votes as Lukashenko aims to extend 21-year rule
Belarus on Sunday kicked-off its fifth presidential election in 21 years since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Oct 11, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Russia's Putin calls for regional currency union
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leader of Belarus and Kazakhstan on Friday their three countries should consider forming a common currency union.
Mar 20, 2015, 17:08 PM IST
