Several NGOs suspend work in Afghanistan following Taliban order banning female employees
The Taliban also banned women from attending universities and higher educational institutes last week, inviting widespread protests and condemnation
Qatar World Cup: The Good, the Debatable and the GOAT
We look at the debates around the FIFA World Cup and its legacy, the future of the tournament as the number of teams is set to increase, and the never-ending discussions about GOAT
Italian logistics workers struggle for pay and dignity
Logistics workers in Italy are up in arms against the denial of salaries in benefits, as well as the repression of protests seeking their rights
Turkey announces 55% increase in minimum wage, unions call it inadequate and an election stunt
Consistently high inflation has led to a decrease in purchasing power, and a majority of the working class are struggling to meet their basic needs in Turkey
Why do rebel militias continue to kill in the Congo?
In a recent incident, the M23 rebel group has been accused of killing at least 300 civilians by the Congolese government. Kambale Musavuli from Centre for Research on the Congo traces the history of this rebel group.
Following Zelensky’s address to US Congress, anti-war activists call for peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed up to US Congress to demand even more military aid despite the billions that Ukraine has received since the start of the war
Kwesi Pratt Jnr: Nobody believes IMF deal will solve Ghana’s crisis
Kwesi Pratt Jnr, General Secretary of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, talks about why the country’s latest deal with the IMF will not solve its problems. He explains how Ghana’s resources have not been used for the benefit of its people and the reasons for the debt crisis and inflation
Nurses unions in India demand active participation in formulation of workforce policies
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had released draft guidelines on the working conditions of nursing personnel across both public and private sector establishments in August. Nurses’ unions have complained that the draft was developed without any meaningful consultation with them