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Russia Triples Work Permits for Indian and Bangladeshi Citizens to Fill War-Time Labour Shortages

Russia Triples Work Permits for Indian and Bangladeshi Citizens to Fill War-Time Labour Shortages

Russia has significantly increased the issuance of work permits to citizens from India and Bangladesh in 2025, driven by acute labor shortages resulting from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the official statistics provided

Davos 2026: Union Leaders Walk Out of ‘Future of Work’ Panel, Citing Exclusion of Gig Worker Voices

Davos 2026: Union Leaders Walk Out of ‘Future of Work’ Panel, Citing Exclusion of Gig Worker Voices

Tensions reached a boiling point at Davos 2026 today as prominent labor representatives staged a dramatic exit from the highly anticipated "Future of Work" session. The strike was organized by the world trade union federations

Venezuelan Civil Society Issues “10 Urgent Demands” Amidst Leadership Vacuum

Venezuelan Civil Society Issues “10 Urgent Demands” Amidst Leadership Vacuum

After an abrupt change of power and the consequent leadership vacuum in Venezuela, a group of 16 national and international NGOs, such as WOLA and PROVEA, issued a scathing Decalogue. This document outlines 10 Urgent

“Fistful of Soil”: Workers from Across India Gather in Delhi to Protest New Rural Job Law

“Fistful of Soil”: Workers from Across India Gather in Delhi to Protest New Rural Job Law

Thousands of rural workers have converged in New Delhi today, each carrying a "Fistful of Soil" from their worksites to protest the government's new VB-G RAM G legislation. Organized by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, the

Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the implementation of the New Labour Codes, specifically the Code on Social Security, 2020. The inclusion of millions of gig and platform workers in statute —

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

The knowledge of how to file a Federal Income tax return in the US is crucial to all individuals who earn income, receive refunds, or credits. Each year, millions of taxpayers do it by filing

The Invasion of the South: How Saudi-Backed Escalation is Fueling Chaos

The Invasion of the South: How Saudi-Backed Escalation is Fueling Chaos

For years, the international community has been fed a narrative of “legitimacy” and “security operations” regarding the presence of northern forces and their backers in Southern Yemen. However, recent events have stripped away this veneer.

Myanmar Denies Rohingya Genocide Allegations at Top UN Court

Myanmar has formally rejected accusations of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority during the latest hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. On behalf of the military-dominated government, Union Minister Ko

Home Office issues latest statement on small boat crossings and returns

Home Office issues latest statement on small boat crossings and returns

The government of UK has issued a strong update on its current initiatives to reduce illegal migration. The strategy to bear down on irregular migration is bearing fruits according to an official press release made

Study predicts the 9 most high-pressure jobs of 2026

Study predicts the 9 most high-pressure jobs of 2026

A groundbreaking Welltory study has identified the careers facing the most intense strain this year. By analyzing data from 16 million users, the research highlights how 2026 workplace stress is evolving beyond traditional high-risk roles.