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Countries using internet blackouts to boost censorship: Proton

As countries step up their use of internet shutdowns to muzzle dissent, some are also taking advantage of the blackouts to increase censorship firewalls, internet privacy company Proton warned in an interview with AFP.

Thailand's pilot PM on course to keep top job

Heir to a construction fortune and hobbyist jet pilot Anutin Charnvirakul is widely expected to remain Thailand's prime minister after this weekend's general election, regardless of the result.

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Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote

Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing.

Central African Republic president tipped to win third term

The Central African Republic's incumbent president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, was widely expected to win a third term in an election Sunday in which he touted his efforts steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.

Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet

Donald Trump said Sunday he had "productive" talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin hours before the US president meets Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, in a year-end sprint to seal a deal to end the war.

Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, bolstered by the backing of European leaders but with his capital Kyiv still reeling from a massive Russian bombardment.

Central African Republic president seeks third term in election

Voters in the Central African Republic cast their ballots for a new president Sunday with incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadera widely expected to win a third term after touting his success in steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.

Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine plan in meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down with Donald Trump on Sunday and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.

Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty

Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on Thursday, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country.

Touadera on path to third presidential term as Central African Republic votes

The Central African Republic holds elections Sunday, with Faustin-Archange Touadera widely tipped to remain president after a campaign in which he boasted of steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.

Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president’s stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.

Launch of the 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH 8) in RIYADH, SA - 2026

RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / December 28, 2025 / His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al‑Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the launch of the 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH8), scheduled to be held in 2026 under the theme "Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future." The conference will take place from 27 to 29 April 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.During the announcement, His Excellency also inaugurated the official website of the 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health, which enables specialists and interested participants to register for the conference and access full details, including key themes, topics, and accompanying activities. The conference continues to play a leading role as an international scientific platform, dedicated to exploring the future of occupational safety and health, discussing global labor market challenges and opportunities, and showcasing the latest trends and innovations that enhance work environments.This year's conference aims to foster constructive dialogue among experts, policymakers, and industrial leaders by discussing global best practices, exchanging critical knowledge, highlighting the role of technology in improving safety levels, and developing preventive policies and procedures aligned with the rapidly evolving global labor market. Registration LinkThe conference will also feature high‑level roundtable discussions bringing together leaders and decision‑makers, specialized workshops, keynote sessions by international speakers, and an accompanying exhibition showcasing the latest safety technologies. Interactive simulation devices and awareness activities will further contribute to promoting a strong culture of safety and prevention.The accompanying program will witness the launch of the third edition of the Global Occupational Safety and Health Hackathon (GOSHATHON) under the theme "Innovate to Thrive," attracting innovators, specialists, and engineers from around the world to develop advanced solutions in occupational safety and health. Registration LinkIn this context, His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al‑Rajhi emphasized that the launch of the eighth edition of the conference reflects the Kingdom's continued leadership in advancing occupational safety and health systems and strengthening compliance with international standards. He noted that the conference has become a global platform bringing together elite specialists and sector leaders to develop exemplary frameworks that contribute to building a safe and sustainable professional future.His Excellency added that the conference represents an important milestone in deepening global dialogue on the future of occupational safety and health, while continuing to raise preventive awareness to enhance human safety and ensure the sustainability of workplaces.For his part, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain highlighted that strong labor markets form the foundation of stable and prosperous economies, noting that recent developments in work patterns require greater international cooperation to address challenges, enhance worker safety, and leverage opportunities that support the creation of modern, sustainable, and future‑ready work environments.It is worth noting that over its previous seven editions, the Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health has achieved a qualitative transformation at both local and international levels by strengthening preventive policies, enabling digital transformation in safety systems, increasing compliance with international standards, building strategic partnerships, and developing highly qualified professionals capable of managing risks efficiently.

How Myanmar's junta-run vote works, and why it might not

Myanmar's junta presides over elections starting on Sunday, advertising the vote as a return to democratic normality five years after it mounted a coup that triggered civil war.

Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with allies on Saturday on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital.

Zelensky stops in Canada en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Saturday for talks on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital.

UK launches paid military gap-year scheme amid recruitment struggles

The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defence, the government said Saturday.

Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of clashes

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end border clashes that killed dozens of people.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit

Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital with drones and missiles on Saturday, killing a woman and cutting power to hundreds of thousands, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest talks with US leader Donald Trump.

Russian barrage on Kyiv kills one, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

A Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and its suburbs Saturday killed one person, wounded two dozen and cut off heating and electricity for hundreds of thousands of people left in freezing temperatures.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.

Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

Russia lashes out at Zelensky ahead of new Trump talks on Ukraine plan

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend, but Russia accused the Ukrainian president and his EU backers Friday of seeking to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting.

Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.

Trump's Christmas gospel: bombs, blessings and blame

Christmas under Donald Trump brought air strikes abroad and political threats at home, as the US president used the holiday to project a vision of power rooted less in peace than in grievance, even as his top lieutenants leaned hard into their Christian faith.

Russia lashes out at Zelensky ahead of new Trump meeting on Ukraine plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend, but Russia accused him and his EU backers Friday of seeking to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting.

Another 1,100 refugees cross into Mauritania from Mali: UN

More than 1,100 people fleeing insecurity in Mali have crossed into Mauritania this week, the UN refugee agency reported Friday, saying conditions were "difficult" for the newcomers.

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on how to end the Russian invasion, Kyiv said Friday.

Boys recount 'torment' at hands of armed rebels in DR Congo

Forcibly recruited into a rebel militia affiliated with the Islamic State group, two boys revealed the "torment" of living in its camps as members committed massacres in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeast.

Inside Chernobyl, Ukraine scrambles to repair radiation shield

Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hardhat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster.

North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to step up production of missiles and construct more factories to meet his military's growing need for the projectiles, state media said Friday.

US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said US forces conducted "powerful and deadly" strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country.

Guinea's presidential candidates hold final rallies before Sunday's vote

Presidential candidates in Guinea, including junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya, held their final political rallies Thursday ahead of this weekend's elections.

Russia makes 'proposal' to France over jailed researcher

Russia has made an offer to France regarding a jailed researcher facing espionage charges that could see him sentenced to 20 years in prison, the Kremlin said Thursday.

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