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ILO 2025: Key Challenges and Hopes for Workers at the 113th Labour Conference—Details Inside

ILO 2025: Key Challenges and Hopes for Workers at the 113th Labour Conference—Details Inside

As the 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva 2025 gets underway, the voices of workers are front and centre. Hedia Arfaoui of Tunisia's UGTT and recently elected Worker Vice-President embodied the

Visa Wins Lawsuit Over Vanilla Gift Card Scams: Court Dismisses Claims

Visa Wins Lawsuit Over Vanilla Gift Card Scams: Court Dismisses Claims

Visa has successfully defeated a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the payments giant of not warning consumers that its prepaid Vanilla gift cards were susceptible to theft via a scam called "card draining". In Manhattan,

SLBFE Introduces New Rule for Self-Employed Migrant Workers from July 2025 – What Every Migrant Must Know

SLBFE Introduces New Rule for Self-Employed Migrant Workers from July 2025 – What Every Migrant Must Know

Sri Lanka’s Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is set to roll out a new policy framework effective from July 1, 2025. These changes will affect Sri Lankans looking for self-directed jobs overseas. SLBFE Chairman Kosala

90% of Rescued Children in 2024–25 Were Child Labourers: StateWise List Revealed

90% of Rescued Children in 2024–25 Were Child Labourers: StateWise List Revealed

In a significant and shocking revelation, a report by India Child Protection in collaboration with Just Rights for Children has shown that almost 90% of children, that is, 44,902 children rescued from various places in

New Zealand’s Golden Visa Attracts NZ$845 Million from Global Investor

New Zealand’s Golden Visa Attracts NZ$845 Million from Global Investor

Interest in New Zealand's new investor migrant visa scheme has experienced a huge surge, with expected investments of close to NZ$845 million committed in less than three months. The new scheme was launched in April

What Is Reform UK’s Britannia Card? Everything You Need to Know About the GBP 250,000 Tax Break for Wealthy Newcomers and Worker Payout Plan

What Is Reform UK’s Britannia Card? Everything You Need to Know About the GBP 250,000 Tax Break for Wealthy Newcomers and Worker Payout Plan

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has debuted its awaited “Britannia Card” proposal, a radical policy that will offer wealthy foreigners and returning British expatriates a 10-year tailored tax regime in exchange for a one-time

Philippines Updates Entry Rules: Visa Free Access for Taiwan Tourists – Eligibility, Duration & Start Date

Philippines Updates Entry Rules: Visa Free Access for Taiwan Tourists – Eligibility, Duration & Start Date

According to the Philippine government, beginning July 1, 2025, travelers from Taiwan holding a passport will be permitted to enter the Philippines for tourism for up to 14 days without a visa. This is part

Yoga Day 2025: 5 Easy Desk Yoga Stretches to Beat Stress and Boost Focus at Work

Yoga Day 2025: 5 Easy Desk Yoga Stretches to Beat Stress and Boost Focus at Work

Balancing work and life can be chaotic and sitting at a desk for hours builds tension in your neck, shoulders and spine, in addition to distracting your thoughts. Make Yoga Day count with stress-relieving desk

8th Pay Commission: How Much Will Your Salary, Pension, HRA & TA Increase in 2026?

8th Pay Commission: How Much Will Your Salary, Pension, HRA & TA Increase in 2026?

The 8th Pay Commission has been approved by the cabinet and is likely expected to come into effect on January 1, 2026, impacting almost one crore central government employees and pensioners. The most significant change

Massive Layoff at Voice of America: 639 More Terminated as Parent Agency Slashes 85% of Staff

Massive Layoff at Voice of America: 639 More Terminated as Parent Agency Slashes 85% of Staff

In a bold move indicating the possible end of an iconic U.S. broadcasting entity, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the parent organisation of Voice of America (VOA), announced on Friday the termination of