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Somali forces end hotel siege by jihadists 

Somali forces end hotel siege by jihadists 

Somalia - Somali forces have lifted a siege on a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, after it was taken over by armed Islamic extremists. According to police, at least 20 people were killed and 40

The Ukrainian coal miners still working despite Russia’s war

The Ukrainian coal miners still working despite Russia’s war

Ukraine - After Russia's failure to take the capital Kyiv earlier this year, fighting since April has focused on Ukraine's industrial east and agricultural south. As the bitter struggle for control of eastern Ukraine between

Clashes as Greek riot police storm Athens camp to evict migrants 

Clashes as Greek riot police storm Athens camp to evict migrants 

Greece - Near Athens, in one of the refugee camps, a clash began after the Greek special forces began to evict migrants. The authorities attempted to vacate the Eleonas camp in order to evict the

Why teachers are on strike

Why teachers are on strike

US - In Columbus, Ohio, teachers are on strike to keep the air conditioners running. In Philadelphia, it's mostly bus drivers and other workers who want higher pay and better skills. These are local stories

Qatar World Cup: 60 Migrant Workers Arrested Protesting Dire Conditions

Qatar World Cup: 60 Migrant Workers Arrested Protesting Dire Conditions

Qatar - Qatar arrested at least 60 migrant workers protesting working conditions ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Protesting workers reportedly revealed that they went unpaid for as long as seven months. The latest

Is bullying at remote work a myth or truth?

Is bullying at remote work a myth or truth?

Global - Of course, bullying has long been a problem in the workplace and covers a wide range of behaviors commonly associated with personal work. A familiar scenario might be an overbearing boss publicly scolding

Hundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangs

Hundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangs

Taiwan - Hundreds of Taiwanese are among the unknown victims being held captive and forced to work on fraudulent telecommunications networks as a result of human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia. This was announced by

Top 10 worst jobs in the world 2024

Top 10 worst jobs in the world 2024

Global - When considering working circumstances, work-life balance, stress levels, and earning possibilities, some jobs may be better than others. There are undesirable occupations available in many different industries, at different skill and degree levels.

How to become a freelance teacher

How to become a freelance teacher

Global - The modern world is pushing us towards hybrid or completely remote work. Many professionals have already preferred the free schedule and place of work to the office. For some, this choice may be

Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff

Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff

US - Starbucks was sued by labor regulators for firing employees who were involved in union activity. They argue that restoring jobs was key to preventing future labor rights violations. A US court has ordered