After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland
Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions and passport confiscation.
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China’s BYD fires up its car offerings to compete with Tesla and Jeep at the same time
Chinese electric car company BYD is rapidly expanding its lineup to include vehicles that compete…
Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783
As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
Tesla shares fall to lowest in almost a year after job cuts heighten concerns about waning demand
Tesla’s announcement Monday that it’s cutting jobs sent the shares down nearly 6%, continuing the…
Bitcoin halving is likely this week — here’s what you need to know
The bitcoin halving usually precedes a price rise for the cryptocurrency to a new all-time…
Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial
Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, ‘I won’t…
United Airlines slashes 2024 aircraft delivery plan as Boeing crisis leads to delays
United expects to receive fewer aircraft this year and is planning to add leased Airbus…
‘Just stop the war,’ al-Shifa doctor says on the situation in Gaza
‘I stay here to help our people’: A doctor in Gaza talks to Marc Lamont…
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress
Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ are making UN governance efforts…
How can the humanitarian crisis in Sudan be stopped?
The conflict is taking a heavy toll on civilians with millions forced from their homes…
Venezuela shuts diplomatic office in Ecuador to protest Mexico embassy raid
Speaking at a summit of regional states, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounces raid as an…
Israeli airstrike hits crowded Gaza refugee camp
An Israeli airstrike on the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed at least 11,…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription
Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new…
Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon
Hezbollah and the Israeli army confirm a commander of the armed group was killed in a…
UN demands Israeli forces end support of settler attacks in West Bank
UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have…
‘Iran is in for the long haul’ with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions
China’s need for Iranian oil rules out Strait of Hormuz closure, but sowing ‘chaos’ as…
‘Human shields on the battlefield’: Myanmar forces Rohingya into military
Forced conscription into the military is the latest tactic Myanmar’s military-led government is using against…
Fed Chair Powell says there has been a ‘lack of further progress’ this year on inflation
Powell said that while inflation continues to make its way lower, the current state of…
Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers’ year and what impact will Joel Embiid…
