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WR News Writer

WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

Paris Finance Summit: Guterres calls global financial architecture ‘outdated and unjust’

Paris Finance Summit: Guterres calls global financial architecture ‘outdated and unjust’

Speaking at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns over high debt and exorbitant borrowing costs not allowing developing countries to revive their economies.

Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

There have been major interruptions to trade and economic stability as a result of the recent International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) work slowdowns at West Coast ports. Jim Risch, a Republican senator from Idaho,

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

As pressure on legal advocates increases, a Chinese human rights lawyer was evicted from 13 homes in 2 months. A pattern of harassment against him and three other prominent rights advocates in Beijing has forced

A year since the Roe v. Wade Reversal

A year since the Roe v. Wade Reversal

Both proponents and opponents of abortion rights are preparing to honor the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse the influential Roe v. Wade decision from 1973, which had made abortion legal

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

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

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

Following State Child Labor Inspections, A Food Service Company Lost $105K

Following State Child Labor Inspections, A Food Service Company Lost $105K

According to Gov. Kathy Hochul's office, the state Department of Labour is looking into allegations of child labor at New York companies as part of a program to safeguard minors who are employed there. Following

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Three resolutions on the respect for human rights by Russia, Sudan, and Hong Kong were adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday. Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov, two minor Ukrainians, were subjected to torture and

Inhumanity With Migrant Children in America’s ‘Land of Free’

Inhumanity With Migrant Children in America’s ‘Land of Free’

The Californian Sun-Maid in a red bonnet holds out green grapes while grinning and having flushed cheeks on the red sultana package boxes. The young migrant grape pickers who toil in California's vineyards, their sweat