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Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on…
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the Southeast Asian city-state wants to lure the
Kashmir’s apple orchards, millions of jobs, face threat from rail…
Indian-administered Kashmir – Muhammad Shafi was working in his apple orchard in October last year, in Indian-administered Kashmir, when a group of men rushed
After deadly attack, Russia’s Central Asian workers report rising racism
Assel Asanbayeva has worked in Russia since 2019, having arrived in Moscow from her native Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. She’s been a dishwasher, a waitress and
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 185
Negotiations over a truce are making progress in Cairo, and all parties have agreed on basic points, according to local reports.Here’s how things stand on Mon
In India’s richest state, exam scams kill escape from farm…
Mumbai, India – Had it not been for his grandfather, Ganesh Kale might have been dead today. In January this year, the 40-year-old woke at 6am in his remote v
How credible is US rhetoric on ‘policy change’ towards Israel?
Annelle Sheline talks about quitting her job at the US State Department due to frustration over ‘naive’ Israel policy.In this episode, Annelle Sheline tells
Does Israel’s attack on aid workers mark a turning point…
The killing of international aid workers with World Central Kitchen (WCK) sparks strongest Western reaction to date.After six months of war and more than 33,000
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 183
United Nations chief says Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has brought ‘relentless death and destruction’.Here’s how things stand on Saturday, April 6
Israeli military sacks two officers over strikes on WCK aid…
The Israeli military says it has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in an attack in central Gaza that killed seven aid workers,
What is Al-Quds Day, how is it tied to Israel’s…
On Friday, Palestine supporters across the world will mark “Al-Quds Day” as Israel continues its attacks on Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Here is what
Is the world focused enough on climate change?
There are fears that wars in Gaza and Ukraine may deflect attention from the climate crisis.A state of emergency is declared in Zimbabwe, with extreme drought p
Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows?
All eyes will be on Friday’s US unemployment numbers to see how many jobs were added in March and whether the unemployment rate continues to stay in its histo
