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migrant-workers
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rediff.comworld2 days ago
Woman testifies against recruiters in trafficking case after 11 years
A woman accused of drug smuggling in Indonesia testified in a Philippine court on Friday against two recruiters charged with human trafficking and illegal recruitment. The testimony came more than a decade after the case was filed and nearly two years after her return from Indone…
Semaforworld27 days ago
China Eases Residency Rules for Migrant Worker Benefits
Beijing changed rules on Friday that had required migrant workers to claim social insurance benefits in their home regions. The change affects nearly 400 million people who work in cities but previously faced barriers to coverage.
news.google.comworld35 days ago
India Faces Dual Challenges From Pandemic and Energy Shortages
India is addressing ongoing effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and current energy supply issues. Migrant workers continue to support construction and infrastructure projects across the country.
dailywire.comworld49 days ago
36 Killed in US, Israeli and Iranian Strikes
Foreign workers in the Gulf and Israel face ongoing risks from the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with at least 36 killed since February 2026. A ceasefire announced in early April has not held, disrupting remittances vital to Asian economies. Workers like Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, ki…
en.antaranews.comworld59 days ago
Lebanon Limits Emergency Aid to Citizens Amid Israel Conflict, Impacting African Migrant Workers
African migrant workers in Lebanon are caught in Israel's war and are being denied access to emergency aid, according to reports. A former Ethiopian domestic worker is stepping in to provide aid to affected migrant workers. The situation highlights challenges faced by non-Lebanes…
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