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UN agencies raise serious concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

UN agencies raise serious concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

Relentless fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip continues to cause immense destruction and trigger displacement, according to a note issued by the UN Spokesperson's Office. Many people are unable to upload basic food. The humanitarian

A Dystopian Crisis from Trump’s Immigration Shutdown 

A Dystopian Crisis from Trump’s Immigration Shutdown 

Donald Trump's plan to close down the US asylum system is setting up a massive humanitarian disaster. He vowed to end the appointment based CBP One system which is a lifeline for thousands of migrants

Deadly protests across Syria highlight a deteriorating humanitarian situation?

Deadly protests across Syria highlight a deteriorating humanitarian situation?

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has highlighted that thousands of people took to the streets on Christmas Day, staging major demonstrations in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous. There have also been

UNESCO World Heritage ‘Zhengyang Gate Arrow’ Reopened After 30 Years for Public

UNESCO World Heritage ‘Zhengyang Gate Arrow’ Reopened After 30 Years for Public

In 1419, during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of Ming Dynasty built the historic monument which is located in the South of Tiananmen Square in Beijing covering an area of 0.21 hectares. His reign

BYD Refutes Claims of Poor Working Conditions at Brazil Factory Site

BYD Refutes Claims of Poor Working Conditions at Brazil Factory Site

The Chinese automotive firm, BYD has recently dismissed recent reports on extremely bad working conditions at construction site in Brazil for its new plant. It emerged when Brazilian prosecutors accused the company of forcing 163

Infosys Announces 90% Bonus Payouts for Q2 FY25

Infosys Announces 90% Bonus Payouts for Q2 FY25

For the second quarter (Q2) of FY25 qualifying employees of Infosys which is the second largest provider of IT services in India would get 90% of their performance incentives. The majority of the company's workforce

French authorities rescue 107 migrants in the English Channel on Christmas Day

French authorities rescue 107 migrants in the English Channel on Christmas Day

On December 25, French authorities rescued more than 100 migrants trying to cross the channel from France to England. France's Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture announced in a statement that 12 rescue operations had

UN general assembly adopts landmark treaty to combat cybercrime

UN general assembly adopts landmark treaty to combat cybercrime

On Tuesday, the general assembly adopted the landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a global treaty to strengthen international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. UN secretary-general Guterres hailed the adoption

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

According to officials on Tuesday more than 160 Chinese laborers who were constructing an electric vehicle factory for the Chinese conglomerate BYD in Brazil were rescued from "slave-like conditions." In a statement released late Monday,

Global layoffs: Job seekers should carry these lessons into next year

Global layoffs: Job seekers should carry these lessons into next year

January 1, 2025, is just around the corner. Scores of people are going to carry fond memories of career progress into the next year. But for some other people, this year has been quite challenging,