AI Governance in the Global South: China’s WAIC 2026 in Shanghai kicked off with Xi Jinping pushing AI as a “symphony” of international cooperation and announcing 5,000 training opportunities for developing countries, alongside the new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Belarus Joins WAICO: Reuters and other reports say 29 countries signed WAICO’s founding agreement, with Belarus among the charter members and the body headquartered in Shanghai—positioning it as a rival governance framework to Western-led AI rulemaking. Missile Supply Chains, Belarus in the Mix: Ukraine’s sanctions commissioner says research into Russia’s Iskander-M and Oreshnik missiles found Belarusian components (notably Integral and the Transistor plant) in an Oreshnik variant, while other Iskander-M parts trace to multiple countries—fueling calls to tighten enforcement. Minsk Flood Readiness: Minsk identified 26 flooding hotspots; stormwater inlet and drainage upgrades are underway at seven sites, with officials ordered to improve maintenance and oversight. Sports Policy Tech & Testing: Belarus plans sex eligibility testing for athletes starting in August to meet IOC requirements for LA 2028 participation. Local Business Exports: Belarusian firms met to explore expanding exports to Turkmenistan, covering customs, non-tariff rules, logistics, and procurement.