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China’s Uyghur Labor Programs Expand, Raising Forced Labor Concerns for Global Brands
May 30, 2025
China’s Uyghur Labor Programs Expand, Raising Forced Labor Concerns for Global Brands
A joint investigation by The New York Times, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and Der Spiegel reveals that tens of thousands of Uyghurs are being sent to various Chinese factory towns, often in groups. These state-led labor transfer programs, which…
Massive Pro-Monarchy Protests Erupt in Nepal
May 30, 2025
Massive Pro-Monarchy Protests Erupt in Nepal
Tens of thousands rallied in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the restoration of Nepal’s abolished monarchy and Hinduism as the state religion, Arab News reported. Protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans like “Bring the king back,” called for former King Gyanendra…
Rising sea levels threaten major California cities
May 29, 2025
Rising sea levels threaten major California cities
Rising sea levels threaten major California cities ………………….. California’s largest coastal cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Alameda, are facing a growing threat from rising sea levels, according to a report by the Virginia Institute of Marine…
Germany moves to tighten immigration and citizenship laws
May 29, 2025
Germany moves to tighten immigration and citizenship laws
Germany moves to tighten immigration and citizenship laws …………….. Germany’s Cabinet has approved a bill introduced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to limit family reunification rights for certain refugees, DW reported. A separate draft law was also endorsed, aiming to…
Swiss Village Devastated by Glacier Collapse, Mudslide
May 29, 2025
Swiss Village Devastated by Glacier Collapse, Mudslide
A massive section of the Birch Glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed on Wednesday, triggering a catastrophic mudslide that buried nearly 90% of the village of Blatten in Valais, The Guardian reported. Authorities confirmed one person missing as debris engulfed…
Global Job Growth Forecast Lowered Amid Economic Uncertainty
May 29, 2025
Global Job Growth Forecast Lowered Amid Economic Uncertainty
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reduced its global employment growth projections for 2025, reflecting broader economic challenges, Dawn E-Paper reported. The adjustment follows similar downward revisions in global GDP estimates by major financial institutions. The latest World Employment and…
Euro Could Challenge Dollar as Global Reserve Currency, Experts Say
May 29, 2025
Euro Could Challenge Dollar as Global Reserve Currency, Experts Say
The euro is increasingly being eyed as a potential contender to the US dollar’s long-standing role as the world’s leading reserve currency. However, experts suggest that significant challenges within the eurozone’s financial structure must be overcome for this to become…
Tragic Migrant Boat Capsize Leaved At Least 7 dead Near Canary Islands
May 29, 2025
Tragic Migrant Boat Capsize Leaved At Least 7 dead Near Canary Islands
At least seven people—four women and three girls, including a 16-year-old and two toddlers—died when an overcrowded migrant boat capsized near El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday, The Guardian reported. The vessel, carrying an estimated 150 people, overturned…
Japan Enacts AI Legislation to Balance Innovation, Risk Mitigation
May 29, 2025
Japan Enacts AI Legislation to Balance Innovation, Risk Mitigation
Japan’s parliament approved a groundbreaking AI law on Wednesday aimed at encouraging technological development while tackling risks such as misuse, data breaches, and copyright infringement, Anadolu Agency reported. The new law fosters AI advancement while empowering authorities to address misuse,…
France moves closer to legalising assisted dying after parliamentary vote
May 28, 2025
France moves closer to legalising assisted dying after parliamentary vote
French lawmakers in the lower house approved a bill on Tuesday to legalise assisted dying, a step toward allowing terminally ill individuals to end their lives. According to Reuters, the National Assembly passed the bill with 305 votes in favor…