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History is made today: Colombia passes bill to eradicate child marriage

History is made today: Colombia passes bill to eradicate child marriage

Colombian politicians recently approved a bill to ban child marriage in the country after 17 years of campaigning by rights groups and eight failed attempts to push legislation through the House and Senate. The process

Mozambique election protests: Rights experts raise alarm about repression of demonstrators

Mozambique election protests: Rights experts raise alarm about repression of demonstrators

UN independent human rights experts are calling on authorities in Mozambique to prevent and end repression of protesters after the outcome of the disputed October 9 presidential elections. Ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo got

First high-profile person to be affected by CNN layoffs, Anchor Chris Wallace

First high-profile person to be affected by CNN layoffs, Anchor Chris Wallace

As the network deals with a staffing crisis in the face of declining ratings, CNN anchor Chris Wallace was the first network star fired. Wallace, who received $7 million a year was informed by CEO

Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Closes as City Transitions to ‘One System Initiative’

Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Closes as City Transitions to ‘One System Initiative’

Chicago City was able to record a transition regarding its migrant housing policy after the shutdown of its largest shelter at the Inn of Chicago, in Streeterville. The former migrant center, which accommodated more than

Britain sees major migrant influx: Can Labour party find an effective solution?

Britain sees major migrant influx: Can Labour party find an effective solution?

Britain has seen the highest increase in migrant arrivals in 2023 - more than any other major economy across the globe. The OECD found that 746,900 fresh "permanent-type" migrants arrived in the UK last year.

France-Israel football match: Scuffles seen at Stade de France despite sparse attendance

France-Israel football match: Scuffles seen at Stade de France despite sparse attendance

Inside a sparsely attended Stade de France on Thursday for a France-Israel football match, some French fans booed the Israeli national anthem and some minor scuffles happened. It came just days after violence seen in

Dotdash Meredith Cuts 53 Jobs in Print as Part of Digital Shift

Dotdash Meredith Cuts 53 Jobs in Print as Part of Digital Shift

53 individuals have been laid off by Dotdash Meredith which is the publishing company that owns publications like individuals and Entertainment Weekly as per the story released by Axios on Thursday. The layoffs impact roughly

The Assam Ambulance Workers took up a protest for hike & a productive workspace

The Assam Ambulance Workers took up a protest for hike & a productive workspace

All Assam 108 Mrityunjoy workers arranges the protest at Chachal highlighting their grievances which is longlasting for many years that are affecting their working conditions. The allege of these workers are low wages, extended working

Canada Post Workers Strike: Impacts, Issues, and What’s Next

Canada Post Workers Strike: Impacts, Issues, and What’s Next

Officially striking as of 12:01 a.m. EST (9:01 p.m. PST) were 55,000 Canada Post employees, represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). This move comes after a year of fruitless union-Canada Post negotiations.

Boeing Begins Layoff Process, Plans to Cut 17,000 Jobs Amid Financial Crisis

Boeing Begins Layoff Process, Plans to Cut 17,000 Jobs Amid Financial Crisis

Boeing has started sending the notice of the layoffs as a way of eliminating 17,000 employees that will be 10% of the company. These measures, designed to develop added operational efficiency and cut expenses, will