Belarus Border Security: Ukraine’s border guard spokesperson says no Russian strike-force buildup toward the Ukrainian border has been observed on Belarusian territory, while warning Russia keeps pressuring Minsk to get more involved. Energy & Infrastructure: Belarus reports storm damage after thunderstorm winds left 438 settlements without power, with the hardest hit areas in Minsk Region (295 settlements) and Vileyka district; 180 repair crews are working to restore 10 kV networks. Belarus–Pakistan Tech & Trade Finance: Belarus’ ambassador to Pakistan met Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to push bilateral trade and industrial cooperation, including consultations on secure local-currency payment mechanisms and alternative settlement arrangements. EAEU Digital Integration: EAEU trade is on track to top $100bn in 2026 as the bloc shifts toward digital trade, AI, and reducing non-tariff barriers, with Belarus among key partners for Kazakhstan. Science in Belarus: Scientists in Białowieża National Park identified an extremely rare fungus, Cyphelloporia bialoviesensis, the only confirmed population in the world in Belarus. Regional Tech/Space Context: A new “space race” narrative highlights China’s push toward a moon settlement by 2040, with the south pole as a key target. Culture & Digital Tools (BRICS): BRICS culture ministers adopted the Bhopal Declaration, including cooperation on cultural property provenance research and exploring AI-based tracing tools.