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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.

Snap stock falls nearly 25% after revenue hit by shrinking advertiser budgets

Snap stock falls nearly 25% after revenue hit by shrinking advertiser budgets

US - The bad year for Snap continues. On Thursday, Snap reported $1.13 billion in revenue for the three months ending September, up 6% from a year earlier and less than Wall Street expected, as

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico - More than 100 Haitian migrants have been found on a desert island off Puerto Rico as Haiti continues to recover from a humanitarian crisis sparked by a surge in gang violence, the

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss apologizes for mini-budget ‘mistakes’

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss apologizes for mini-budget ‘mistakes’

UK - British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Monday apologized for her controversial mini-budget, which crashed the country's currency, rocked financial markets and led to the sacking of her finance minister and closest political ally.

Ukraine war: Kyiv attacked by kamikaze drones say officials

Ukraine war: Kyiv attacked by kamikaze drones say officials

Ukraine - There have been at least four explosions in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, with a presidential adviser blaming "kamikaze drones" sent by Russia. “It shows their desperation,” said Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to

Port of Liverpool dock workers to stage fresh strikes

Port of Liverpool dock workers to stage fresh strikes

UK - Nearly 600 Liverpool port workers will leave again between 24 October and 7 November, according to Unite. Dock workers said they would go on strike for another two weeks over wages and jobs.

Schoolgirls in Iran lead protests for freedom

Schoolgirls in Iran lead protests for freedom

Iran - After Mahsa (Jina) Amini, 22, was killed on September 16 after being detained by morality police for "improperly" donning her headscarf, protests broke out all over the nation. Since then, numerous films have

MEPs speak out against the ‘slave trade’ of Cuban doctors in Italy

MEPs speak out against the ‘slave trade’ of Cuban doctors in Italy

Italy - In order to address a medical staff shortage, a number of MEPs urged the governor of the Italian province of Calabria to reevaluate the potential labour exploitation that would result from hiring Cuban

IMF warns rising prices will be worse in UK

IMF warns rising prices will be worse in UK

UK - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) doubled down on criticism of the chancellor's mini-budget days after warning it would push prices up. The body, which works to stabilize economic growth, has admitted that the

Adolescents, youth prioritise human rights in climate change agenda

Adolescents, youth prioritise human rights in climate change agenda

Global - Human rights to life, food, health, safe drinking water and sanitation, housing, self-determination, culture, work, and development are increasingly being impacted by climate change, especially for those who are already marginalised and at

Asda to cut delivery drivers’ pay by 12% despite staff shortage

Asda to cut delivery drivers’ pay by 12% despite staff shortage

UK - Asda is cutting the hourly pay of 1,500 grocery deliveries by more than 12% despite the cost-of-living crisis. The UK's third-largest supermarket chain is waiving a £1.50 per hour surcharge introduced in the