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Biden to press Putin on human rights abuses at Geneva summit: Report

Biden to press Putin on human rights abuses at Geneva summit: Report

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he will press his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the matter of human rights during a summit in Geneva next month. Addressing a speech to mark the

Labor abuse allegations in Goodyear’s Malaysian factory brings it on crosswires with labor department

Labor abuse allegations in Goodyear’s Malaysian factory brings it on crosswires with labor department

USA based tire manufacturer Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has landed in crosswires with Malaysian labor department. The American company has been accused of unpaid wages, illegal overtime and threat to foreign workers in its

‘Carolina Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan, in line for the next ambassador to Australia’

‘Carolina Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan, in line for the next ambassador to Australia’

As per reports, author, attorney and diplomat, Carolina Kennedy will reportedly hold the chair of the United States ambassador to Australia. Kennedy is the daughter of former President of the United States John F Kennedy

Malaysia supports HRC inquiry into rights violations in Palestine

Malaysia supports HRC inquiry into rights violations in Palestine

Malaysia extended support to the Human Rights Council's (HRC) decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry (COI) with the aim of ensuring humanitarian support and accountability for Palestinian people in the aftermath of Israel-Hamas

Kim Kardashian’s staff sues her for underpay & zero breaks

Kim Kardashian’s staff sues her for underpay & zero breaks

A development around labor rights violations has emerged that brings a high profile Hollywood celebrity and icon at the centre. Seven staff members of Kim Kardashian West’s domestic staff have sued her for not paying

US calls out china for forced labor by banning Chinese fishing boats

US calls out china for forced labor by banning Chinese fishing boats

The United States administration continues to keep a strict eye on the Chinese facilities for oracting forced labor. The recent development in the area has come with the announcement of banning chinese fishing boats from

Migrants stranded at elsewhere countries, activists call for help

Migrants stranded at elsewhere countries, activists call for help

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, most of the migrants are stranded in various countries and as things proceed, they continue to be in a foreign land with little to no help being provided. Even

UN rights council launches probe into ‘crimes’ during Israel-Palestine conflict

UN rights council launches probe into ‘crimes’ during Israel-Palestine conflict

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday passed a resolution to launch an international investigation into all possible "crimes" committed during the 11-days of Israel-Palestinian conflict in Gaza. Ahead of the vote, Michelle Bachelet,

Israel Response To Gaza Firing Seen As War Crime Against Humanity

Israel Response To Gaza Firing Seen As War Crime Against Humanity

The Israeli strikes in Gaza are being seen as human rights violation as the act has been designated as war crime.  According to a statement made by the United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet,

UN requests Libya and EU to protect migrants crossing from the central Mediterranean

UN requests Libya and EU to protect migrants crossing from the central Mediterranean

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet calls for an urgent reform in the current policies and practices on search and rescue. She believes that it often takes away migrants of lives, dignity and