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Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit Shows Europe’s Growing Indifference to Human Rights

Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit Shows Europe’s Growing Indifference to Human Rights

The controversial "Team Europe" deal with Kais Saied, the dictator of Tunisia, was a new low in the European Union's efforts to stop migrants from coming to Europe at any cost. But Giorgia Meloni, the

A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

Thousands of clerks of Haryana have gone on a strike for the first time in decades, paralysing the functioning of government offices and leaving senior officers without the vital support. The clerks have one demand

January 2024: Indian Railways Will Bring Migrant Trains

January 2024: Indian Railways Will Bring Migrant Trains

The Indian Railway Board intends to introduce general category, non-air conditioned trains for low-income groups across the country, including migrant workers and laborers. Only sleeper and available class passengers will be served by these trains,

FIFA President Appeals to New Zealanders: Let’s Fill the Stadiums and Support Women’s Football!

FIFA President Appeals to New Zealanders: Let’s Fill the Stadiums and Support Women’s Football!

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, pleaded with New Zealanders on Wednesday "to do the right thing" in the face of sluggish ticket sales for the Women's World Cup in the nation. A month ago,

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Sumar and the center-left PSOE are running against Vox, a new far-right party whose vehement anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric—including a promise to expel all undocumented migrants—has seen its support soar in recent years. Also running is

India Second to Iran in Internet Shutdowns, and Alarming Restrictions: Report

India Second to Iran in Internet Shutdowns, and Alarming Restrictions: Report

India, surpassed only by Iran, ranks second in internet shutdowns with data showing the country has nearly caught up to the total number of restrictions observed in 2022, according to Surfshark Internet Shutdown Tracker. However,

Middle East Consultants Bosses Convicted of Attempting to Traffic 50 Migrant Workers

Middle East Consultants Bosses Convicted of Attempting to Traffic 50 Migrant Workers

Two senior executives from Middle East Consultants were convicted guilty of attempting to traffic 50 migrant labourers, marking a huge victory for justice and human rights. The verdict, handed down by the International Crimes Division

Bibby Stockholm: Engineless barge set to house asylum seekers arrives in Dorset

Bibby Stockholm: Engineless barge set to house asylum seekers arrives in Dorset

The Bibby Stockholm "floating accommodation vessel" has arrived at the Isle of Portland. Its port, on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, will be home to the controversial engineless barge set to house migrants entering the UK through

Refugees Help Amsterdam Become Circular City

Refugees Help Amsterdam Become Circular City

In Amsterdam, a repair shop run by refugees is helping major brands give worn-out clothing a fresh look. The founders are currently establishing a new fixing factory in the UK. About as Dutch as it

Cheeseburgers with a Smile: In-N-Out Burger Enforces No-Mask, All Smiles Policy for Employees

Cheeseburgers with a Smile: In-N-Out Burger Enforces No-Mask, All Smiles Policy for Employees

Employees of a popular fast food chain In-N-Out Burger are banned from wearing masks at the company’s 41 Texas restaurants and at its outlets in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Failing to