Belarus state news agency reported President Lukashenko may propose U.S. participation in construction of a nitrogen fertilizer project.

Russia's budget documents project annual revenue of 200 billion rubles each year from 2027 through 2029 from a windfall tax on mining and metals companies.

Haitong International cut Laopu Gold (06181.HK) target price 21% to HK$435 and maintained an Outperform rating. It forecasts 2026–28 revenue of CNY 32.255/30.263/32.896 bln (YoY +18.1%/‑6.2%/+8.7%) and adjusted net profit of CNY 6.823/6.443/7.127 bln. The broker cited a high base, weak consumer demand and gold-price volatility as drivers of operational uncertainty that prompted the PT cut while leaving the rating unchanged.