eng.belta.by (2025-12-04). Belarus, Laos discuss expanding political, humanitarian ties. eng.belta.by The Belarusian ambassador held a meeting with Laos' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa.

Halmat Palani (2025-12-03). Washington's Gamble on Ahmed al-Sharaa Could Push Syria Toward a New Authoritarian Era. fairobserver.com On September 22, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a man once hunted by the United States and its allies, walked onto the stage of the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. Waiting to interview him was retired US General David Petraeus, the same commander once tasked with pursuing him as the head of the…