Belarus–Pakistan Trade Payments: Belarus and Pakistan agreed to consult on “secure and mutually acceptable” payment mechanisms, including local-currency settlements, to boost bilateral trade ahead of their joint ministerial commission. Belarusian Cybercrime Sentencing: A Belarusian national, Maksim Silnikau, was sentenced to 16 years in the US for creating and running the Ransom Cartel ransomware-as-a-service operation, linked to attacks on at least 18 organizations. Belarus Fuel Logistics Under Pressure: Reuters reports record July rail shipments of gasoline and diesel from Belarus to Russia, as Russian refinery outages and drone strikes keep domestic fuel production below demand. Radiation Map Update: Belarusian scientists explained why 177 settlements were excluded from the radioactive contamination zone, arguing the government’s “clean” list decisions have major implications for residents. Tech/Language Policy in Exile: The United Transitional Cabinet in Warsaw plans to present four strategic documents on Belarusian language, culture, education, and information policy. Cyber Safety Tech Trend: A report highlights how Bluetooth mesh and similar offline messaging apps can keep communications running during internet shutdowns—often used in protest and hostile scenarios.