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International and domestic travel in Myanmar shut down following coup

International and domestic travel in Myanmar shut down following coup

The US Embassy in Myanmar made an announcement on its Facebook page that Yangon International Airport, the largest in the country, has been closed down on Monday following a military coup. The embassy also tweeted

After coup, Myanmar’s military orders state emergency, blocks internet and phone lines

After coup, Myanmar’s military orders state emergency, blocks internet and phone lines

On Monday, the Myanmar army's TV station announced that the power is handed over to Commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing. After seizing control, military ordered a state of emergency, blocked the internet and phone connectivity around

Why does Pakistan continue To Harass Gilgit Baltistan Minority?

Why does Pakistan continue To Harass Gilgit Baltistan Minority?

It has been noted that people living in the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir region including those belonging to the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) have been repeatedly denied their basic human rights.  The Pakistani regime apparently has tortured and

Indian budget 2021-22 offers social security benefits to migrant workers

Indian budget 2021-22 offers social security benefits to migrant workers

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2021-22 on February 1. In the budget speech, the FM proposed the launch of a portal that will be solely dedicated to collecting relevant information of

Twitter supports Indian government’s cracks down on farm protestors, blocks 250 accounts

Twitter supports Indian government’s cracks down on farm protestors, blocks 250 accounts

On Monday, in an unprecedented move, Twitter blocked about 250 accounts and tweets, related to the ongoing farm protests in India. The move came after Indian government pressed the social media platform with a legal

Parents struggle to achieve work-life balance amid COVID-19

Parents struggle to achieve work-life balance amid COVID-19

Parents are finding it difficult to achieve work-life-parenting balance amid the COVID-19 pandemic Between working, running household errands and parenting, the Coronavirus pandemic has significantly altered the lives of millions of people across the world.

Hundreds rallied in dissent against Amazon’s plans to build a warehouse in France

Hundreds rallied in dissent against Amazon’s plans to build a warehouse in France

On Saturday, hundreds of people rallied against Amazon's expansion. Few anti-capitalist and environmental groups called for a protest where the e-commerce giant has plans to make a massive warehouse. The demonstrators highlighted that many people

Jill Biden commits to helping in reuniting migrant families

Jill Biden commits to helping in reuniting migrant families

US First Lady, Jill Biden, is expected to join in her husband’s new migration policy initiatives and committed to work towards reuniting the migrant families. Her attitude towards the migrant crisis has been contrasting to the

Canada calls on firms to prevent a business from forced labor

Canada calls on firms to prevent a business from forced labor

Canadian govt has called on its companies to stop business activities engaged in forced labor The Canadian government has warned its companies involved in businesses in China's Xinjiang region to not engage in forced labour

Glencore faces investigations over wastewater spill, leading to human rights abuses

Glencore faces investigations over wastewater spill, leading to human rights abuses

After complaints raised by three human rights groups against the mining giant Glencore, the UK government gave go-ahead for investigations regarding wastewater spill in Chad in 2018 by the company. The rights group accused the