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WR News Writer

WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

Mel Macintyre left her corporate lifestyle for a remote Scottish island. Did it help her?

Mel Macintyre left her corporate lifestyle for a remote Scottish island. Did it help her?

Mel Macintyre has been a business coach for 25 years. She started her career at HSBC at 20 years and landed her dream job in 2011 as she joined the Edinburgh-based company Standard Life. She

British ban on protesting outside abortion clinics goes into effect

British ban on protesting outside abortion clinics goes into effect

A historic law came into force in England and Wales on Thursday aimed at shielding women accessing medical care by designating 150 meters ‘protected zones’ around abortion clinics. The law as a bill under the

Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng and Wife Xu Yan Sentenced Amidst Rising Crackdown on Dissent in China

Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng and Wife Xu Yan Sentenced Amidst Rising Crackdown on Dissent in China

In a historic and shocking turn of events for human rights in China, authorities penalized Yu Wensheng's wife, Xu Yan, one year and nine months while sentencing eminent human rights advocate Yu Wensheng three years

Pregnant Government Employee Suffers Miscarriage After Allegedly Being Denied Leave in Kendrapada

Pregnant Government Employee Suffers Miscarriage After Allegedly Being Denied Leave in Kendrapada

An employee of a state government in Odisha’s Kendrapada district said she lost her pregnancy due to her supervisor not allowing her to go on leave after she complained of labor pain. The incident which

Gen X Women Lead Corporate Exodus, Embrace Entrepreneurial Renaissance

Gen X Women Lead Corporate Exodus, Embrace Entrepreneurial Renaissance

There is a dramatic change in the occupational environment owing to the fact that Generation X women are gradually opting out of corporate employment in order to engage in business. These are people, primarily professionals

Tech Industry Layoffs: October 2024

Tech Industry Layoffs: October 2024

Even as October 2024, the technology industry was not free of shifting workforce in many cases because many firms are re-releasing their downsizing in departments and areas. This round of restructuring touches the thousands of

Canada Plans Immigration cuts, experts fear labour shortage

Canada Plans Immigration cuts, experts fear labour shortage

Canada is one of the most preferred destinations for international migrants. The welcoming policies of Canada attracts a large number of migrants and it provides a sturdy economy for the skilled labourers. Express Entry, Family

Netizens gauge symbolic BRICS banknote’s possible effect on US dollar

Netizens gauge symbolic BRICS banknote’s possible effect on US dollar

Global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attending the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The annual event is being held under the theme: "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just

Peace and Prosperity: Key highlights from BRICS 2024 Summit in Kazan

Peace and Prosperity: Key highlights from BRICS 2024 Summit in Kazan

Global leaders are meeting in the Russian city of Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit. There are a lot of important global issues on the agenda. BRICS 2024 is the first-ever Summit of expanded members,

Donations to Harvard University drop after criticism over Israel protests

Donations to Harvard University drop after criticism over Israel protests

The Financial Times has just reported that donations to the prestigious Harvard University fell 14% in the fiscal year ending June 30 as large donors cut ties and prominent alumni criticised its administration over a