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EU dismisses Britain’s proposal for the post-Brexit return of migrantsEU dismisses Britain’s proposal for the post-Brexit return of migrants

EU dismisses Britain’s proposal for the post-Brexit return of migrants

On Thursday, the EU has dismissed Britain's proposal for a post-Brexit migration deal that would permit asylum seekers to return…

August 22, 2020
Moms are finding it tough to manage work-life balance amid Covid-19 crisisMoms are finding it tough to manage work-life balance amid Covid-19 crisis

Moms are finding it tough to manage work-life balance amid Covid-19 crisis

In the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the new norm is working from home for parents and attending online classes for children.…

August 11, 2020
International retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in AsiaInternational retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in Asia

International retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in Asia

In Asia, millions of garment workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus lockdowns hit the global retail industry. Big brands…

August 8, 2020
Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economyBahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

Bahrain’s economy will resume after four months of suspension due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Bahrain will permit private companies to…

August 6, 2020
International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approvalInternational Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

On Tuesday, The International Labor Organization (ILO) expressed that this is the first time in history; all the 187 member…

August 5, 2020
What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump's announcement in July, to suspend H-1B visas, which came as a shock for Indian…

August 3, 2020
Haryana State Govt. decides to link all contract workers with Haryana Udhyam MemorandumHaryana State Govt. decides to link all contract workers with Haryana Udhyam Memorandum

Haryana State Govt. decides to link all contract workers with Haryana Udhyam Memorandum

The Haryana government has decided to link all registered websites, organizations, industries, which are employing contract workers and labor contractors…

August 1, 2020
Nepal is not prepared for the return of its migrant workersNepal is not prepared for the return of its migrant workers

Nepal is not prepared for the return of its migrant workers

Thousands of Nepalis working abroad are set to return home, having lost their jobs to the economic fallout of the…

July 30, 2020
United States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and ChinaUnited States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and China

United States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and China

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne met and had high-level discussions on…

July 29, 2020
Ukrainians appeal President Zelensky to help curb Violence Against Women in the nationUkrainians appeal President Zelensky to help curb Violence Against Women in the nation

Ukrainians appeal President Zelensky to help curb Violence Against Women in the nation

Ukraine has approved the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and has marked but…

July 24, 2020