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Social Security Full Retirement Age 2026: What Workers Need to Know Before November 

Social Security Full Retirement Age 2026: What Workers Need to Know Before November 

The Social Security full retirement age was phased in starting with the 1983 Social Security reforms, and in November 2026, the full retirement age permanently becomes 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. How

Activists Urge Greater Global Attention to Human Rights Concerns in Central Asia

Activists Urge Greater Global Attention to Human Rights Concerns in Central Asia

Human rights advocates and international watchdogs are urging more international focus on rights issues throughout Central Asia, arguing that diplomatic and economic interests should not eclipse basic freedoms. The appeal comes amid continuing concerns about

US Visa Warning: EB-1 & EB-2 Freeze Hits Indian and Arab Tech Professionals in 2026

US Visa Warning: EB-1 & EB-2 Freeze Hits Indian and Arab Tech Professionals in 2026

The US Visa Bulletin for August 2026 has issued an important warning for high skilled professionals seeking to obtain employment-based Green Cards. The pressure is at its strongest on the technology workers from India, with

Nepal Enforces SSF & Minimum Wage Rules for Interns, Nurses and Private School Staff

Nepal Enforces SSF & Minimum Wage Rules for Interns, Nurses and Private School Staff

The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security in Nepal has stepped up the enforcement of statutory minimum wage and Social Security Fund (SSF) norms in a number of industries. The order specifically is directed

Cruz Accuses El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood Links as Michigan Senate Race Heats Up

Cruz Accuses El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood Links as Michigan Senate Race Heats Up

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is putting the final stretch on a campaign allegation that has put Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a Michigan Senate race into a new phase: that he was tied to networks connected

Japan Minimum Wage 2026: Why Workers May Have to Wait Longer for the ¥1,500 Target Under Takaichi 

Japan Minimum Wage 2026: Why Workers May Have to Wait Longer for the ¥1,500 Target Under Takaichi 

The minimum wage in Japan is poised to rise in 2026, although not as significantly as workers had wished. The minimum wage will be increased by ¥55 to become ¥1,176 from October 2026, according to

Universal Credit Payment August 2026: 7 Things Working Claimants Should Know About the Early August 28 Pay Date 

Universal Credit Payment August 2026: 7 Things Working Claimants Should Know About the Early August 28 Pay Date 

If your payment of your Universal Credit for August 2026 is due on Monday, 31st August, then it's not on that date. The August bank holiday is the last day of the month, which is

Vodafone Free SIM Cards for Asylum Seekers: Why Vodafone Workers Are Now Caught in Britain’s Immigration Fight 

Vodafone Free SIM Cards for Asylum Seekers: Why Vodafone Workers Are Now Caught in Britain’s Immigration Fight 

Vodafone free SIM cards that were given to asylum seekers by a registered UK charity are one of the UK's most intense immigration debates of 2026, involving telecom workers, chiefs, and refugee charities, among others,

Sri Lanka’s Unified Labor Law Reform: What It Means for Flexible Work and Overtime

Sri Lanka’s Unified Labor Law Reform: What It Means for Flexible Work and Overtime

Sri Lanka is currently working on making a huge structural change in its labor law. It had planned to draft a proposed Unified Labor Code, which would combine many of these labor laws. The reform

Noida Workers Struggle With Jobs and Finances Months After Labour Protest In India 

Noida Workers Struggle With Jobs and Finances Months After Labour Protest In India 

In April, the protests were driven by a demand for a minimum monthly wage of ₹20,000 and better working conditions. The ensuing confrontation changed the circumstances dramatically for many participants. The police used lathi charges