Belarus asylum health crisis in the spotlight: A seriously ill Belarusian woman in US ICE custody says she has struggled to get the medication she needs after thyroid surgery, with records describing multiple hospitalizations in days. Cybersecurity and healthcare risk: The US Treasury sanctioned First VPN Service and related individuals, alleging the network helped ransomware groups attack hospitals and other critical services; a Belarusian national was also named for selling “cryptors.” Fuel shortages hitting health services: Russia’s fuel crisis is linked to longer petrol queues and reported deaths, while the Kremlin has moved to import fuel from Belarus and Kazakhstan and relax quality rules. Maternal health angle for Belarus: A global roundup highlights Belarus as a low-risk place for childbirth, citing consistent prenatal screening and a dense network of maternity hospitals. Athlete policy and medical testing: Belarus plans sex eligibility testing for athletes from August to meet IOC requirements for 2028 participation. WHO opportunity: The WHO Global Internship Programme opened to citizens of all 194 member states, including a list of eligible African countries. AI governance with Belarus included: Russia and China-backed WAICO was launched in Shanghai with Belarus among founding members, aiming for “people-centered” AI rules. Belarus labor migration expansion: Belarus plans to recruit 5,000 more workers from Uzbekistan starting September 2026.