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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Belarus Releases Political Figures, US Eases Restrictions

Belarus has taken a significant step by freeing 123 individuals, including notable opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. This move comes after discussions in Minsk with the US special envoy, John Coale, representing President Donald Trump. The US has re

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Belarus Releases Some Political Prisoners Amid Tensions

Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Eastern Europe in Crisis: How Trump's Aid Freeze is Shaking the Region

Eastern Europe is in turmoil. Why? Because President Trump suddenly stopped U. S. foreign aid for 90 days. This move is causing major problems for countries that rely on this money to keep their democracies strong and their economies stable. Why is this a big deal? These countries have been tr

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

New Health Unit Kicks Off in Eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario has welcomed a new health unit, the South East Health Unit (SEHU), on New Year's Day. This unit was formed by merging three existing health units, and it's set to serve over 550, 000 residents across a vast region of nearly 20, 000 square kilometers. The creation of SEHU is a signif

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

Belarus Banks Shift to Global Standards: A Closer Look at Loans and Conditional Obligations

Belarusian banks are taking a big step forward by adopting international financial reporting standards. This shift involves a careful look at how banks account for loans and conditional obligations. The main guidelines they're following are the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 an

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Belarus Banks Adopt International Financial Reporting Standards

Belarusian banks are making a big change by switching to international financial reporting standards, known as IFRS. This shift isn't easy, and one of the trickiest parts is figuring out how to handle loans and conditional obligations. These are rules set by the International Financial Reporting Sta

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