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Pride Month: The divergence of LGBT rights in South Korea and its neighbours

Pride Month: The divergence of LGBT rights in South Korea and its neighbours

Sexual minorities in South Korea face an arduous battle for acceptance in a society infused in conservative, Confucian virtues. A recent study underscores this struggle, revealing that a majority of South Koreans are loath to

Biden vs Trump: abortion, immigration and inflation in focus at US presidential debate

Biden vs Trump: abortion, immigration and inflation in focus at US presidential debate

President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Republican rival Donald Trump faced off in the first US presidential debate on Thursday at CNN headquarters in Georgia. There are just 2 debates this election cycle and national

Tajikistan Hijab Ban: Navigating Cultural Identity and Religious Freedom

Tajikistan Hijab Ban: Navigating Cultural Identity and Religious Freedom

Tajikistan Parliament Introduces Hijab Ban in Controversial Move In a historic and controversial decision, Tajikistan’s upper parliamentary house, the Majlisi Milli, recently approved a law banning the hijab, a head covering worn by women. This

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

On Wednesday, the Central Government stated that it has asked the government of Tamil Nadu to submit a detailed report after a report by Reuters revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn rejected married women from assembly

Types Of Child Abuse: How To Spot And Report Child Abuse

Types Of Child Abuse: How To Spot And Report Child Abuse

Child abuse is a social issue that turns a large number of children into sufferers. It is something that every person in society should be able to identify signs that could indicate a child in

A comparison between Greece and South Korea as they adopt a six-day and four-day work week

A comparison between Greece and South Korea as they adopt a six-day and four-day work week

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Greece,the country has taken a bold step by introducing a six day work week. Starting from July 1, private sector workers in Greece will have to work 6 days

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

 The layoffs in the tech industry will continue in 2024, with around 95,000 employees already laid off. This phase comes after 2023, which witnessed a 59% increase in layoffs as compared to the previous year.

Interesting Facts About Malala Yousafzai You Didn’t Know

Interesting Facts About Malala Yousafzai You Didn’t Know

Malala Yousafzai is a very young lady who hails from Pakistan and who rose to fame as the angel of girls’ education. She was born on 12 July 1997 in a place called Mingora. The

More Than Just an Intergovernmental Organization: 10 Interesting Facts About the United Nations

More Than Just an Intergovernmental Organization: 10 Interesting Facts About the United Nations

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was formed to promote security, peace, and cooperation among countries. The main purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among

Julian Assange Returns to Australia After 12-Year Legal Battle

Julian Assange Returns to Australia After 12-Year Legal Battle

Julian Assange of WikiLeaks was released from a British prison on Monday and is planning to return to Australia after he faced 12 years in a US prison after being extradited on charges of jumping