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More than 80% of people in Japan support capital punishment: Poll

More than 80% of people in Japan support capital punishment: Poll

More than 80% of people in Japan support the death penalty, according to a recent poll on the issue taken late last year. Compared to the earlier poll in 2019, support for capital punishment edged

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

The United States and Japan have issued travel warnings for their citizens visiting Thailand. The alerts come after Thailand secretly deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on February 27. Officials fear the deportation could

Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Recommends 60-hour Work Week for Gemini Team

Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Recommends 60-hour Work Week for Gemini Team

Google co-founder Sergey Brin requires staff of the company's Gemini AI division to work 60 hours per week while being at the office five days weekly for maximum performance as stated in an exclusive NY

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

On average, women worldwide earn roughly about 20% less than their male counterparts for work of equal value. Though action has been taken to address the widening gender gap, very little has moved in the

At Least Four Dead as Avalanche Strikes Himalayan Construction Workers

At Least Four Dead as Avalanche Strikes Himalayan Construction Workers

A snowslide hit northern India in Uttarakhand state that killed four people as it trapped numerous workers working on a border zone project. The disaster hit on Friday when it trapped 55 laborers under snow

Social Security Administration to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Federal Downsizing Plans

Social Security Administration to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Federal Downsizing Plans

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to eliminate 7,000 jobs, about 12% of its existing staff. The decision is part of the Trump administration’s overall effort to reduce the size of the federal government.

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

Nine NGOs, including the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, recently released a report detailing more than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at the European Union's external borders last year. Pushbacks often lead to serious tragedies. This, according to

Akash Ambani Prioritizes Work Quality Over Hours

Akash Ambani Prioritizes Work Quality Over Hours

Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani defends productivity when talking about workplace date limits in his keynote speech at Mumbai Tech Week. During his speech at Mumbai Tech Week on Friday Akash Ambani expressed how

Microsoft’s Skype retires on this date as Teams grabs the spotlight: No layoffs expected

Microsoft’s Skype retires on this date as Teams grabs the spotlight: No layoffs expected

Founded in 2003, Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications. Microsoft bought the online audio and video calling platform in 2011 for $8.5 billion after outbidding Google and Facebook - its largest

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It Matters More Than Ever ?

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It Matters More Than Ever ?

In the current stressful and demanding working environment, mental health has been an important issue. Latest research indicates that 94% of employees suffer from chronic work related stress and 99% admit its negative effect on