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25 Cities With The Best Work-life Balance In The World

25 Cities With The Best Work-life Balance In The World

Easy access to technology has made it increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Further, blurring boundaries between work and personal time, and the fear of getting laid off - a feeling gradually elevated

Doha Agreement Bars Women from Participating in Politics- Report

Doha Agreement Bars Women from Participating in Politics- Report

According to Heather Barr, the associate director of Human Rights Watch's Women's Rights Division, the Doha agreement, which the US and the Taliban signed, is less transparent and largely excludes Afghan women from political participation.

EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

The Artificial Intelligence Act, a revolutionary set of rules governing AI-based goods and services, was recently given the support of the European Parliament. Trade unions contend that the legislation falls short in protecting workers who

Death Toll in Greek Migrant Tragedy Rises; Suspects are Detained

Death Toll in Greek Migrant Tragedy Rises; Suspects are Detained

While Pakistan detained a dozen suspects in connection with the disaster, the presumed smugglers of numerous migrants who perished in a Mediterranean Sea shipwreck last week are expected to answer manslaughter charges in a Greek

Myanmar Junta’s Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid Turns Cyclone Mocha into Man-Made Catastrophe

Myanmar Junta’s Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid Turns Cyclone Mocha into Man-Made Catastrophe

In the month following Cyclone Mocha, the Myanmar junta has obstructed humanitarian help more and more, endangering millions of people and putting thousands of lives in danger. All facets of the cyclone response have been

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

The largest round of layoffs since Grab Holdings Ltd. is planning the pandemic as the internet company prepares for fiercer competition in Southeast Asia's ride-hailing and food delivery markets. The layoffs are expected to surpass

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Anti-corruption detectives stumbled onto a huge farm in North Sumatra that housed 65 men imprisoned in cages, exposing the horrible underbelly of corruption and human rights abuses in Indonesia. The hostages, who were initially mistaken

The EU’s Asylum Reform: Neglecting the Complexity of Escape Paths

The EU’s Asylum Reform: Neglecting the Complexity of Escape Paths

Migration experts have criticised the European Union's proposed overhaul of its asylum system, arguing that it ignores the rising complexity of escape routes and calls for stronger inspections and expedited processing at external borders. Although

Is Creative Writing Careers Waste of a Degree? -No Way!

Is Creative Writing Careers Waste of a Degree? -No Way!

People like to tell stories. Every day of our lives, we tell the story of who we are. But when we decide to get a degree in Creative Writing, people aren't always excited about our

South Korean City Officials Clash with Police at Protest Against LGBTQ Festival

South Korean City Officials Clash with Police at Protest Against LGBTQ Festival

On Saturday, local officials, led by the mayor, fought with the police in the South Korean city of Daegu during a protest against an LGBTQ festival. Christian groups and other people who didn't like the