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Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Joe Biden, who claims to be the most pro-union president in modern US history, is concerned about the effects of prolonged strike on the country’s economy. The US has been trying to emerge a leader

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Dunzo, an Indian startup, has been delaying salaries of its employees. Dunzo co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Kabeer Biswas, has also warned of another round of layoffs. Many employees will also have to vacate

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched the state government's latest social welfare initiative Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme with millions of women waking up to find their bank accounts credited with Rs

Justice for migrants: 17 migrants killed and burned by Mexican cops

Justice for migrants: 17 migrants killed and burned by Mexican cops

In a shocking incident, Mexican former police officers killed and burned 17 migrants near the United States border, on 21 January, 2021. However, the former Mexican cops were roaming freely for more than 2 years

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

A troubling uptick in oppressive tactics against civil society and dissenting voices has been observed in Iran, a country with a complicated socio-political terrain. This increase occurred when Mahsa Jina Amini's death in detention one

Does Normal Hiring Level Reflect a State Economy?

Does Normal Hiring Level Reflect a State Economy?

It’s the start of all seasons in the United States in September, school, football and pay raises and hiring. This idea has also garnered millions of views on TikTok with people discussing hiring increases. But

New Zealand: Cheese Rolls Workshop Helps Migrants Fit Right In

New Zealand: Cheese Rolls Workshop Helps Migrants Fit Right In

The Southland Multicultural Trust is helping migrants feel at home in New Zealand by organizing a cheese roll making workshop. This Saturday, migrants will get a taste and feel of a beloved Southland delicacy, which

Egypt: Amnesty International Calls For Immediate Release Of Hisham Kassem

Egypt: Amnesty International Calls For Immediate Release Of Hisham Kassem

Amnesty International's Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Philip Luther, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Hisham Kassem, detained since August 20 solely for the peaceful exercise

Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

It is depressing to see how the oppressive hold of patriarchy is becoming more entrenched in some parts of the world after great progress has been made in the direction of gender equality. The most

Texas housing facility reopened for migrant children; What to expect

Texas housing facility reopened for migrant children; What to expect

What to expect Earlier this week, Texas witnessed the reopening of a housing facility for unaccompanied migrant children. The facility already welcomed a group of unaccompanied migrant minors on Tuesday. The Joe Biden administration in