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Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral

LONDON: Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II due to be held next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Three countries banned from attending Queen's funeral as invites are posted out

Officials from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar have not be invited to attend the Queen's funeral on Monday, while Iran can only pay respects 'at an ambassadorial level'

Daily Mirror

Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - source

Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral due to be held next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Former Belarus political prisoner to perform at Scottish Parliament

AN award-winning poet who was held as a political prisoner in the horrific crackdown on the democracy protests in Belarus is to perform at the…

The National (Scotland)

Swiatek Downs Sabalenka to Reach US Open Final

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to set up a US Open final showdown with Ons Jabeur on Thursday. Two-time French Open champion Swiatek came from behind to defeat sixth-seed Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and reach her maiden US Open final.…

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EU calls detention of senior diplomat in Belarus 'deplorable'

The European Union on Thursday condemned the detention of a senior diplomat to Belarus who attended the trial of opposition activists in the capital Minsk as "unacceptable and deplorable".

Reuters

Belarus starts military exercises near border regions -defmin

Belarus has started military exercises by the city of Brest near the Polish border, its capital Minsk and the northeast region of Vitebsk, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

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Baltic nations to restrict entry of Russians, hindering access to EU

European Union members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to restrict the entry of Russian citizens travelling from Russia and Belarus, their foreign ministers said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Belarus plans law to revoke citizenship of emigre opponents, minister says

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's government is drawing up legislation that would allow it to revoke the citizenship of emigre political opponents who are involved in "extremist" activity, the interior minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Belarus exiles find home from home in 'travelling' bar

Warsaw (AFP) - Tucked under a bridge in downtown Warsaw is a bar like no other.Over the years, Karma has relocated from Belarus to Ukraine and Poland, in the face of repression and war.

AFP

Ukrainian Kostyuk's refusal to shake hands with Azarenka latest sign of tension at U.S. Open

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her, marking the latest uneasy moment at the U.S. Open against the backdrop of military conflict in Ukraine

The Hindu

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk chooses not to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, Iga Świątek rolls on at Serena Williams-centric US Open

For the second time in as many months, a Ukrainian player refuses to shake the hand of Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after a match.

ABC News

Marta Kostyuk snubs Victoria Azarenka handshake after loss to Belarusian

The Ukrainian texted Azarenka to warn her of her position before the match and has been critical of players who fail to speak against the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s Kostyuk on Why She Refused to Shake Azarenka’s Hand

The Belarusian has yet to publicly share her thoughts on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

No handshake after Ukraine, Belarus players meet at US Open

A Ukrainian player declined to shake hands with Victoria Azarenka after the three-time U.S. Open runner-up from Belarus beat her at Flushing Meadows

AFP

Kostyuk defends racquet touch after Azarenka loss

New York (AFP) - Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk defended her decision not to offer a traditional post-match handshake to Victoria Azarenka after the Belarusian's victory in the second round of the US Open on Thursday.

AFP

Azarenka romps past Kostyuk into US Open third round

New York (AFP) - Belarus's Victoria Azarenka romped into the US Open third round on Thursday with a largely tension-free straight sets victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.

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Moscow Holds Large-Scale Military Exercise With Other Powers Including India, China And Belarus

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Raducanu Out of US Open as Nadal Survives Scare

Emma Raducanu became only the third defending champion to exit the US Open in the first round on Tuesday while four-time winner Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare against a player ranked 198 in the world. Raducanu, 19, slumped to a 6-3, 6-3 defeat to veteran French player Alize Cornet…

AFP

Azarenka, Kostyuk set for Belarus-Ukraine Open clash

New York (AFP) - Belarus's Victoria Azarenka and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine are set for a politically-charged US Open grudge match afer advancing to a second round showdown on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Might Russia use its 'tactical' nuke weapons?

On Aug 25, the president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, announced that the country's combat aircraft have been "upgraded" by the Russians to carry nuclear weapons, and Belarusian pilots are being trained to deliver them. It got a single paragraph, or no notice at all, on most news sites. Nobody panicked.

AFP

Lithuania completes Belarus border fence

Vilnius (AFP) - Lithuania on Monday said it had finished building a fence along its border with Belarus to fight illegal immigration which the West accuses Minsk of orchestrating.

360info

Belarus stands alone as Europe’s last defender of the death penalty

Belarus is an outlier, as the last European state to maintain the death penalty. And, with a recent amendment, they’re doubling down.

AFP

Rybakina unhappy over Wimbledon rankings snub

New York (AFP) - Elena Rybakina accused women's tennis of "weak" leadership on Friday for stripping Wimbledon of rankings points due to the championship's ban on players from Russia and Belarus.

Reuters

Belarus leader says his warplanes have been modified to carry nuclear weapons

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that his military's SU-24 warplanes had been modified to carry nuclear weapons and that Minsk would react immediately if the West caused it any problems.

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