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EU Chief Push for Increased Migrant Deportations in Response to Influx

EU Chief Push for Increased Migrant Deportations in Response to Influx

EU leader Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Commission plans to introduce new regulations aimed at simplifying the deportation of irregular migrants. In a correspondence to the member states prior to a meeting

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres on October 16 presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organisation's deepening focus on peace, sustainable development and human rights initiatives. Outlining his proposal at the general

Human Rights Groups Demand Immediate Halt to Asylum Seeker Detentions at Guantanamo

Human Rights Groups Demand Immediate Halt to Asylum Seeker Detentions at Guantanamo

Over a hundred organisations are requesting together that the U.S Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba should close its migrant processing facility and stop holding asylum seekers who are discovered at sea.  In an open

Airbus Plans to Reduce Workforce by 2,500 in the Defence and Space Sector

Airbus Plans to Reduce Workforce by 2,500 in the Defence and Space Sector

The European corporation Airbus has announced that it plans to cut up to 2,500 positions in its Defense and Space division. With 35,000 employees at present, the company mentioned a difficult business climate, especially about

Spike in Channel Crossings Forces UK to Reopen Hotels for Migrants

Spike in Channel Crossings Forces UK to Reopen Hotels for Migrants

The government has justified its request for additional hotel space to accommodate migrants following a rise in illegal Channel crossings. Previously, the Labour party promised to stop using hotels claiming that it was costing taxpayers

Critics Slam UK’s Controversial Plan to Digitally Track Overseas Patients

Critics Slam UK’s Controversial Plan to Digitally Track Overseas Patients

Proposals to establish a new digital tag for the records of National Health Service (NHS) patients from foreign countries have raised concerns among medical professionals as well as privacy advocates and campaigners for migrants rights.

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the significant number of civilians casualties inflicted by the intensifying Israeli military campaign in northern Gaza. It comes as an attack on a school turned shelter in Nuseirat killed

UN experts concerned over deteriorating treatment of migrants in Tunisia

UN experts concerned over deteriorating treatment of migrants in Tunisia

UN experts have raised serious concerns over the alarming treatment of migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims in Tunisia. The signatories of the statement include UN special rapporteurs, contemporary racism, migrants' rights and human rights

Thousands of Jobs at Risk: Boeing Prepares Layoffs as Turmoil Intensifies

Thousands of Jobs at Risk: Boeing Prepares Layoffs as Turmoil Intensifies

Boeing plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, which amounts to 17,000 jobs cut. Additionally the launch of its 777X jet will be delayed by a year and the company is expected to record

Yemen’s September 26 Revolution Day Overshadowed by Houthi Crackdown, Arbitrary Arrests

Yemen’s September 26 Revolution Day Overshadowed by Houthi Crackdown, Arbitrary Arrests

Human Rights Watch and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights (CIHRS) said today that dozens of people were arrested by Houthi authorities during the last week of September 2024 for peacefully celebrating or sharing on