Minsk Infrastructure: A “fountain” burst on Zhukovsky Street after a heating-network pipeline rupture, blowing out windows and flooding apartments; Minskenergo says an insurance contract covers emergency damage and hot water was temporarily shut off in nearby buildings while repairs continue. Trade & Regulation: Belarus appointed a new Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, with Alexander Yakouchyts taking over at MART after prior roles spanning agriculture, import substitution, and consumer/industry policy. Agro-Industry Enforcement: Belarusian police say a Vitsyebsk farm enterprise technician stole spare parts meant for company vehicles for years, with losses above 20,000 rubles and a possible prison term. Energy/Industry Events: Russia’s TNF 2026 in Tyumen expanded from a domestic oil-and-gas forum into a more international technology and supplier platform, with Belarusian participation among foreign delegations. Diplomacy & Regional Projects: Belarus foreign minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met India’s Jaishankar at UNGA sidelines, while Belarus and Russia pushed an “Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity” drafting process with an expert group and a first Minsk round planned by end-2026. Security Context: Latvia reported sabotage against border surveillance construction tied to Russia/Belarus-linked “hybrid” pressure.