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Amazon workers in Saudi Arabia faced exploitation; What’s reality

Amazon workers in Saudi Arabia faced exploitation; What’s reality

Amazon workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have faced intense exploitation by recruitment agents. Migrant workers came to Amazon facilities in Saudi Arabia with hopes but their dreams were shattered.  What happened to Amazon

Nepal: Lower Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages

Nepal: Lower Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages

The lower courts in Nepal have refused to register same sex marriages despite the Supreme Court passing an interim order in June 2023 to establish a transitional mechanism for registration of marriages for “same-sex couples”. 

The Global Energy Transition and Its Impact on the Coal Industry

The Global Energy Transition and Its Impact on the Coal Industry

As countries make commitments to lessen their reliance on fossil fuels, the coal sector around the world is witnessing a substantial transition. According to research, the coal sector may lose up to one million employment

Probe Launched into McDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese over Worker Exploitation

Probe Launched into McDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese over Worker Exploitation

McDonald's, the renowned fast food giant, has twice awarded its highest franchisee honor, the Golden Arch award, to Prince Mishaal bin Khalid al-Saud. Prince Mishaal controls over 200 McDonald's outlets in Saudi Arabia. In a

Guterres Advocates Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Health Care

Guterres Advocates Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Health Care

In his message commemorating World Mental Health Day on October 10, Antonio Guterres the United Nations Secretary General emphasized the importance of mental health in individuals and communities worldwide. Recognizing that mental health plays a

Amazon is hiring 15000 workers in the UK; Who is eligible?

Amazon is hiring 15000 workers in the UK; Who is eligible?

There’s good news for people looking for a job at Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. is set to hire 15000 workers in the United Kingdom (UK) for the upcoming holiday season. So, who is eligible for the

California’s Winnemem Wintu Tribe Fights Return of Sacred Fish

California’s Winnemem Wintu Tribe Fights Return of Sacred Fish

The Winnemem Wintu tribe fought for more than a decade to reintroduce the winter run Chinook, their sacred salmon, to the McCloud River. They worked hard for the fish’s safe travel upstream to colder waters,

Women, children killed in one of deadliest attacks in Myanmar

Women, children killed in one of deadliest attacks in Myanmar

In one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in Myanmar since the return of military rule, many women and children lost their lives. The tragic incident has shocked the world. At least 29 individuals were

Sikkim’s Migrant Workers Describe Perilous Exodus to Reunite with Families

Sikkim’s Migrant Workers Describe Perilous Exodus to Reunite with Families

In the wake of a devastating flash flood in Sikkim, 59 migrant workers from various parts of India embarked on a perilous journey to safety. Their harrowing escape journey, facilitated by a Sikkim government bus,

Balancing Migrant Work Permits: A Call for Unity

Balancing Migrant Work Permits: A Call for Unity

Major communities around the United States are struggling to figure out how to welcome thousands of migrants who need housing and social assistance in the face of a growing migration crisis. The question of work