Starmer appoints Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman as advisers in post-election shake-up after Labour defeat

Starmer appoints Labour veterans as advisers After Labour’s heavy losses in the 2026 local elections, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has turned to senior party veterans to steady the situation, appointing former PM Gordon Brown and ex-deputy leader Harriet Harman to key advisory roles.In a surprise move, Gordon Brown has been appointed as special envoy on […]

London election results: Sadiq Khan warns Labour faces ‘existential threat’ as Greens make gains across capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a change of direction for Labour after the party suffered heavy setbacks in London’s local elections, saying the results reflected a “far-reaching disillusionment” among voters and an “existential” threat if it fails to change course.In a strongly worded statement following the results, Khan described the outcome as “bitterly […]

Strict Action Ordered on Child Labour in Udaipur | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, April 15 (Udaipur Kiran): The district administration has intensified its focus on child labour eradication and labour welfare, with strict directions issued against offenders. A series of joint meetings of key task forces and committees related to the labour department were held under the chairmanship of District Collector Gaurav Agrawal, in the presence of […]

Saudi Arabia records over 22,000 violations, arrests thousands in one-week crackdown on residency, labour and border breaches | World News

A week-long enforcement drive across Saudi Arabia uncovered over 22,000 violations Saudi Arabia’s sweeping enforcement drive against residency, labour and border violations has led to tens of thousands of arrests and legal actions within just one week, highlighting both the scale of the issue and the government’s firm response. Saudi Arabia’s joint field campaigns to […]

Who is Uma Kumaran? UK Labour MP of Tamil origin calls out ‘Blatant Islamophobia’ over Nick Timothy’s open iftar remarks | World News

A political row has erupted in the UK after Labour MP Uma Kumaran accused Conservative MP Nick Timothy of “blatant Islamophobia” over his comments on a mass Muslim prayer held during a public iftar gathering in Trafalgar Square.The controversy began after Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, posted on X criticising the public prayer that took […]

Stranded amid Iran vs US-Israel war? Know your rights on salary, leave, remote work as per UAE Labour Law

Stranded UAE Workers: What Happens to Your Job and Salary Amidst Regional Instability? Thousands of residents across the United Arab Emirates have recently found themselves unexpectedly stranded outside the country due to flight disruptions, airspace closures and regional instability amid Iran vs US-Israel war. For many employees working in the UAE, the sudden inability to […]

Saudi Arabia arrests 19,077 residency, border and labour law violators in one week | World News

Saudi Arabia arrested 19,077 residency, border and labour law violators between February 19–25/Representative Image A week-long nationwide enforcement drive has led to the arrest of 19,077 illegal residents across Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The coordinated inspections were conducted between February 19 and 25 by security forces working alongside relevant government […]

Labour Pain: Why Green win in bypolls is a major red flag for Keir Starmer | World News

The Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer speaks after winning the Gorton and Denton by-election, Manchester, England, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super) British politics has entered a dangerous phase for its two dominant parties. The shock victory of the Green Party in the Gorton & Denton by-election is not merely a local upset. It […]

Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests over 21,000 for residency and labour law violations in one week | World News

Saudi Arabia records 21,029 violations in one week during nationwide inspection campaign/Representative Image A nationwide inspection drive carried out across Saudi Arabia has resulted in more than 21,000 violations in just seven days, with authorities issuing a renewed warning of severe penalties for those who breach or assist in breaching the law. According to the […]

Saudi Arabia cracks down: Over 20,000 arrested for residency, labour and border law violations | World News

Saudi authorities arrested over 20,000 violators and deported thousands during an enforcement drive last week/Representative Image Saudi security agencies intensified enforcement operations across the Kingdom last week, resulting in the arrest of more than 20,000 people found in violation of residency, labour and border laws, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior on […]