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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.

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar - Since the military takeover in Myanmar last year, labour organisations have claimed that the military government has routinely infringed workers' rights, particularly the freedom of association for unions. The freedom of association for

The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

China - The world's second-largest economy is struggling with the effects of a severe drought, and its vast real estate sector is suffering from the effects of too much debt. But the situation is being

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Venezuela - About 6.8 million Venezuelans fled their homeland after a severe economic crisis hit the country of about 28 million in 2014. Most have gone to neighboring countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion a year

Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion a year

India - Poor mental health of employees costs Indian companies a combined $14 billion a year because of absenteeism, attrition and other reasons, according to a report by Deloitte. Deloitte surveyed almost 4,000 workers in

Union organisations want Apple Inc to evaluate worker rights

Union organisations want Apple Inc to evaluate worker rights

US - In an effort to capitalise on recent progress toward the unionisation of employees at the iPhone manufacturer's retail stores, labour groups and investors have submitted a shareholder petition to Apple Inc. urging it

Seven people drowned in a parking lot in South Korea due to a typhoon

Seven people drowned in a parking lot in South Korea due to a typhoon

South Korea - On Tuesday, Typhoon Hinnamnor hit the southern industrial centers of South Korea. Authorities said at least 10 people died and thousands were forced to flee their homes in the aftermath. Seven people

Chicago seeks help as Texas buses over migrants

Chicago seeks help as Texas buses over migrants

US - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently said about 125 migrants arrived in the city on buses from Texas, including 50 who arrived just Sunday, most of them families. The political battle over US President

France closes 30 swimming pools amid soaring heating bills 

France closes 30 swimming pools amid soaring heating bills 

France - Dozens of swimming pools in France have closed due to soaring energy prices. The pools, often heated by gas, are very energy-intensive and bear the brunt of price increases exacerbated by Russia's war

Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data

Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data

UK - Instagram owner Meta has been fined €405 million by the Irish data enforcement authority for allowing teenagers to create accounts that publicly display their phone numbers and email addresses. The Data Protection Commission

Russia blames sanctions for gas pipeline shutdown

Russia blames sanctions for gas pipeline shutdown

Russia - Gas prices rose sharply on Monday due to growing concerns about energy supplies. Wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands for the month ahead, a benchmark for Europe, rose 30% in early trading on