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What Chile’s Mantoverde Strike Means For Workers’ Rights In Mining

What Chile’s Mantoverde Strike Means For Workers’ Rights In Mining

When a copper mine in the Atacama Desert goes quiet, it is rarely just about pay. The Mantoverde strike has become a visible test of collective bargaining in Chile’s mining belt, because the operation depends

US 2026 Visa Overhaul: New H-1B Lottery System Favors Highest-Paid Applicants

US 2026 Visa Overhaul: New H-1B Lottery System Favors Highest-Paid Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security has completed the transformation of a regulation that will leave specialty occupation permit selection process to be based not on randomized draw, but on a wage-weighted hierarchy. This policy which

Cyprus Pledges to Fast-Track Controversial EU Migration Pact During 2026 Presidency

Cyprus Pledges to Fast-Track Controversial EU Migration Pact During 2026 Presidency

Nicosia has officially stated its desire to ensure that it focuses on the accomplishment of the regional asylum framework as it prepares itself to assume its leadership position in the Council. The administration also stresses

“Polyworking” Becomes Mainstream in 2026 as Employees Juggle Multiple Roles for Financial Security

“Polyworking” Becomes Mainstream in 2026 as Employees Juggle Multiple Roles for Financial Security

This single-employer career path of old is officially yielding to the age of Polyworking in the year 2026. No longer just a side hustle or temporary stopgap, this shift sees nearly half of the global

New Visa Rules Tighten Restrictions on Overseas Social Care Workers

New Visa Rules Tighten Restrictions on Overseas Social Care Workers

The UK government has introduced new measures with strict regulatory impact on the social care sector, as it goes on with its crackdown on net migration. Effective January 8, 2026, overseas social care workers face

Canada Announces Cuts to Temporary Resident Targets, Capping Admissions at 385,000 for 2026

Canada Announces Cuts to Temporary Resident Targets, Capping Admissions at 385,000 for 2026

The Government of Canada has officially released its Immigration Levels Plan of 2026-2028, which is a significant change in its attitude toward non-permanent flows. In a bid to alleviate infrastructure pressures and stabilize population growth,

Healthcare Gap for Digital Nomads: 79% of Young Remote Workers Consider Quitting Over Coverage

Healthcare Gap for Digital Nomads: 79% of Young Remote Workers Consider Quitting Over Coverage

The rise of location-independent careers has revolutionized the modern workforce, yet a critical vulnerability remains: the digital nomad healthcare gap. With professionals swapping office cubicles with the global roaming, the traditional benefit structures are not

Kuwait Launches New E-Services for Visa Transfers as “Kafala” Reform Calls Grow

Kuwait Launches New E-Services for Visa Transfers as “Kafala” Reform Calls Grow

Kuwait has officially implemented a major addition to its immigration processing system by adding new digitized functionality to automate the residency environment. Ministry of Interior (MOI) declared the introduction of the advanced electronic services through

EU Sanctions on Academics “Negatively Impact Human Rights,” UN Experts Warn

EU Sanctions on Academics “Negatively Impact Human Rights,” UN Experts Warn

A group of UN Human Rights Experts has issued a strong warning regarding the unintended consequences of recent restrictive measures adopted by the European Union. In a statement released on January 26, 2026, the experts

Europe’s Security Debate Intensifies: Media Campaign Backs Terror Listing of the Muslim Brotherhood

Europe’s Security Debate Intensifies: Media Campaign Backs Terror Listing of the Muslim Brotherhood

An increasing media and political effort in Europe is causing the Muslim Brotherhood to be formally listed on the terrorism lists of the European Union. Such an initiative can be viewed as a more significant