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Report shines light on abuses in Syrian detention facilities

Report shines light on abuses in Syrian detention facilities

The UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism has released a detailed report titled 'The Syrian Government Detention System as a Tool of Violent Repression' to highlight serious human rights violations including enforced disappearances.The UN General

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says arrival of Superintelligence will be at its peak for layoffs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says arrival of Superintelligence will be at its peak for layoffs

Sam Altman, the renowned CEO of OpenAI in a recent talk at the New York Times DealBook Summit discussed the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and predicted that artificial general intelligence (AGI) might appear as

El Hierro: This tiny Canary Island is turning into a migrant hotspot in Europe

El Hierro: This tiny Canary Island is turning into a migrant hotspot in Europe

The small Canary Island of El Hierro in Spain has become a prominent migrant hotspot for Europe. But the place has also been recording an increase in tragic deaths. So far this year, 33 irregular

UK Agency Loses Licence Over Worker Debt Scandal

UK Agency Loses Licence Over Worker Debt Scandal

In a significant move that highlights many of the ongoing challenges associated with international labour recruitment, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has revoked the license of AG Recruitment, the major supplier of Indonesian

Sick Pay Levels Spark Concerns Among Doctors and Unions

Sick Pay Levels Spark Concerns Among Doctors and Unions

Trade unions urged the UK government to increase SSP alleging that low payments put employees in a vulnerable position of having to borrow. Saying that due to low paid sick leave, people are delaying their

Vox Media layoffs: Big changes for Thrillist, PS and Eater

Vox Media layoffs: Big changes for Thrillist, PS and Eater

US-based digital media company Vox Media is implementing job reductions and a significant restructuring of its lifestyle properties. The changes are going to affect the media production and technology team, besides the titles Thrillist, PS

Should just artificial intelligence be blamed for tech layoffs?

Should just artificial intelligence be blamed for tech layoffs?

Employees at Big Tech companies across the globe are facing a steady stream of job reductions lately. Last year alone, nearly 100,000 tech employees lost their jobs in just US-based companies, according to different media

Tanzania government made life increasingly difficult for Maasai Community: President Takes Action

Tanzania government made life increasingly difficult for Maasai Community: President Takes Action

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made two committees to resolve land issues in the country's northern Ngorongoro province which is known for its wildlife. The first committee will look into resident concerns while the

House Republicans Slam USCIS Chief Over Fraud Allegations and Immigration Failures

House Republicans Slam USCIS Chief Over Fraud Allegations and Immigration Failures

House Republicans intensified their scrutiny of Ur Jaddou, the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), during a heated Judiciary Committee hearing. They accused her and the Biden administration of fostering mass illegal immigration

UK Firms Warn of £1.1 Billion Labour Cost Surge Following Budget Changes

UK Firms Warn of £1.1 Billion Labour Cost Surge Following Budget Changes

British companies are preparing for a hefty blow to their financials in the wake of the latest budget as they expect to incur more than 1.1 billion pounds of additional labor costs due to increased