Iran Sanctions: The US has imposed additional sanctions on the head of Belarus-based Armory Alliance, accusing the company of helping Iran seek Chinese-made shoulder-fired missiles. North Korea Ties: Belarus’s House of Representatives ratified a friendship and cooperation treaty with Pyongyang, signed during Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s visit in March. Political Repression: Authorities added two books, including one on the 1917 All-Belarusian Congress, to the extremist-materials list; separately, a former political prisoner facing possible re-arrest was evacuated to safety, according to activist Andrej Stryzhak. Border and Migration: Belarusian officials say they have dismantled 142 illegal migration routes over five years and detained more than 1,000 migrants and 322 alleged organizers. Economy: The ruble weakened against all four currencies traded on November 5. The National Bank reported inflation expectations edging up and estimated third-quarter GDP growth slowed to 2.9%, from 3.2% in the previous quarter. Regional Tensions: Belarus will not extradite Lithuanian national Antanas Kandrotas, who is wanted to serve a prison sentence. Belarusian opponents have also appealed to Donald Trump to intervene over Lithuania’s planned deportation of businessman Dzmitry Skindzerau. Football: Belarus will face Albania in Budapest on November 15, with no fans allowed under UEFA restrictions.