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Injured Fisherman Demands Wi-Fi for Crews at Sea

Injured Fisherman Demands Wi-Fi for Crews at Sea

Adrie Nelwan, an Indonesian fisherman, suffered a life-altering injury while working on a Taiwanese distant-water fishing vessel recently. When a fishing line snapped, he lost sight in his right eye. Nelwan believes that if he

Thailand’s 2011 floods and lasting socioeconomic impact

Thailand’s 2011 floods and lasting socioeconomic impact

The 2011 floods in Thailand were one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country's history, affecting millions of people and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods. Among those severely affected were

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

In Pakistan, the mere act of sharing a WhatsApp message, whether authentic or alleged, can have dire consequences, often leading to severe legal repercussions, including death sentences. Recent cases have shed light on the alarming

Explore top 10 Feminist Organizations around the world doing good work

Explore top 10 Feminist Organizations around the world doing good work

Globally, feminist groups are essential in promoting social justice, women's rights, and gender equality. These groups, which range from local movements to global NGOs, put in endless effort to solve problems like political representation, economic

Senator Katie Britt strives to clarify misleading statements post-State of Union

Senator Katie Britt strives to clarify misleading statements post-State of Union

Alabama GOP Senator Katie Britt finds herself embroiled in controversy following allegations that her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address contained misleading information. The crux of the issue revolves around a

New study unveils gig workers’ challenges: long hours, no breaks, unfair pay

New study unveils gig workers’ challenges: long hours, no breaks, unfair pay

In India's bustling gig economy, where convenience and efficiency reign supreme, a recent study has shed light on the harsh realities faced by app-based cab drivers and delivery workers. The findings paint a vivid picture

Migrant Workers Trapped by UK Visa Systems, Silenced by Abuse

Migrant Workers Trapped by UK Visa Systems, Silenced by Abuse

A migrant worker from southern Africa was repeatedly raped by her manager at a UK care home. But she felt utterly unable to report him to the police for fear of losing her job -

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

The "2023 North Korean Women's Rights Survey Results Report" released recently by Daily NK, with support from the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, reveals a troubling situation for women's rights in North

Explore 10 root causes of gun violence around the world

Explore 10 root causes of gun violence around the world

The problem of gun violence is intricate and multidimensional, impacting societies all over the world. Although gun violence varies in frequency and intensity between nations, there are fundamental factors that underlie its occurrence. For the

Judge Upholds Program Allowing 30K Migrants into US Monthly

Judge Upholds Program Allowing 30K Migrants into US Monthly

A federal judge in Texas has allowed President Biden's immigration plan to continue. This plan lets a limited number of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela enter the U.S. for humanitarian reasons. The program