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Sudan Chemical-Weapons Allegations Raise Wider Questions About War

Sudan Chemical-Weapons Allegations Raise Wider Questions About War

Sudan's devastating civil war is in the spotlight once again after there were reports of chemical weapons being used. The claims have sparked a debate not just in the area of battle but on questions

UK State Pension Forecast: 6.9 Million Adults Haven’t Checked Theirs — Could You Have a National Insurance Gap? 

UK State Pension Forecast: 6.9 Million Adults Haven’t Checked Theirs — Could You Have a National Insurance Gap? 

Nearly 7 million Brits have never checked the forecast of their UK State Pension — and it could cost them thousands of pounds when they reach the age of 65. With gaps in your NI

Japan Proposes Aviation Sector Inclusion In Employment Programme For Skilled Migrant Workers 

Japan Proposes Aviation Sector Inclusion In Employment Programme For Skilled Migrant Workers 

Japan has suggested that its new program to employ foreign workers include airport ground handling as the country seeks more labour for an aviation industry facing constant staffing pressures. The proposal would allow overseas workers

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Could 3,000–4,000 Jobs Be Cut After September 14 US Layoffs? 

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Could 3,000–4,000 Jobs Be Cut After September 14 US Layoffs? 

Oracle has been in the news again about its CEO's plans for layoffs scheduled for 2026. On Sept. 14, a new round of U.S. layoffs was unleashed, and the workers didn't have access to the

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

The regulations governing salary deductions in Japan state that employers are not allowed to deduct housing deposits or start-up costs without obtaining the consent of the employee. This was proved in a Japanese court case

Cambodia Enforces Strict Misconduct Rules for Foreign Managers: Work Permit Revocation & Deportation Risks

Cambodia Enforces Strict Misconduct Rules for Foreign Managers: Work Permit Revocation & Deportation Risks

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), Cambodia, has made it easier to jail foreign managers, supervisors and interpreters for improper conduct on the worksite. The measures are in response to complaints of verbal

California Funds Worker Rights Outreach With $35M Programme For At-Risk Employees

California Funds Worker Rights Outreach With $35M Programme For At-Risk Employees

California has announced a significant expansion of its workers' rights education program, promising $34.9 million to help vulnerable and undocumented employees learn about protections in the workplace. The funding will benefit the California Workplace Outreach

Ethiopia Expat Work Permits: Strict 1-to-1 Management Quotas and New Visa Fee Rules

Ethiopia Expat Work Permits: Strict 1-to-1 Management Quotas and New Visa Fee Rules

The new Expatriate Employment and Work Permit Issuance Directive along with Council of Ministers Regulation No. 587/2026, represents a significant shift for multinational companies, foreign investors, and engineering contractors in Ethiopia. The improvements define the

Japan Aviation Jobs for Foreign Workers: 300 New Seats Under the 2027 Work Program — Who Can Apply? 

Japan Aviation Jobs for Foreign Workers: 300 New Seats Under the 2027 Work Program — Who Can Apply? 

Finally, foreign workers are allowed to work in Japan in the aviation industry in a real sense. Thirty new seats in the aviation sector will be provided by the Japanese government as part of a

32-Hour Workweek Bill: Who Gets 4-Day Weeks, Overtime After 32 Hours and No Pay Cut? 

32-Hour Workweek Bill: Who Gets 4-Day Weeks, Overtime After 32 Hours and No Pay Cut? 

The 32-Hour Work Week Bill is going to shorten the normal working week of the Americans from 40 to 32 hours, which will lead to the situation when employees will receive extra payment after having