Soccer: Qatar's moment of truth has come
The moment of truth for Qatar's ability to organise the World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights has come.
Sat Nov 19 2022
G25 Statement on Labour Rights and Foreign Workers
G25 agrees with the envoys of the United Kingdom and the United States that Malaysia must show a real commitment with real actions.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Thai airport workers seek compensation for lost lunch breaks
Almost 200 security workers who say they were denied breaks to eat or use the bathroom are filing a complaint against their employer.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Seoul's angels: South Korea food delivery giants rev up rider race amid coronavirus boom
Surging coronavirus-era consumer demand has stoked orders, supported meal pricing and made the career prospect as a self-employed rider.
Wed Oct 14 2020
TPP to fuel global growth - World Bank
World Bank country manager for Malaysia Faris Hadad-Zervos said the TPP would deal with issues, including intellectual properties and labour rights that interface among its signatories.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Apple under fire for factory conditions as iPhone launched
A labour rights group marked the launch of Apple's latest iPhone Friday with a report accusing one Chinese supplier of exploiting factory workers.
Fri Sep 25 2015
US Senator urges FIFA to cancel Qatar's 2022 World Cup hosting rights
Casey also touched on corruption and the violation on labour rights especially foreign labours.
Tue Jun 24 2014
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025