[ad_1] The J-1 visa was meant to be America’s soft-power handshake. A cultural exchange that allowed young people from around the world to live, work briefly, and absorb the idea of the US as a land of opportunity, fairness and learning. Over the years, that idea quietly thinned out. In its place emerged something colder: […]
[ad_1] Oman dismisses viral claims on 30-year retirement rule / AI-generated illustration As social media posts sparked confusion over a supposed “30-year service rule,” Oman’s Ministry of Labour, on October 27, 2025, has issued an official clarification, reaffirming that the country’s labour policy remains unchanged and that retirement decisions continue under existing regulations. Oman’s Ministry […]
[ad_1] A clip from the House of Commons is gaining traction on Instagram after Labour MP Adam Thompson launched a sharp jab at Nigel Farage’s arithmetic during Prime Minister’s Questions. Thompson, a former physics teacher, referenced Farage’s claim of £7 billion in savings which turned out to be just £27 million, about 250 times less. […]
[ad_1] UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson LONDON: Bodies representing Indian students, UK academics and UK universities have slammed plans by Labour to impose a levy on international students to pay for maintenance grants for domestic students from low-income families at university or college, saying it will put off international students and hit university finances.UK education […]
[ad_1] Yvette Cooper, a seasoned Labour politician and former home secretary, was appointed as the UK’s new foreign minister by prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday. Her predecessor, David Lammy, was promoted to deputy prime minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation over a tax underpayment controversy. As part of the […]
[ad_1] Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood UK government could introduce new laws to bar Criminals in England and Wales from pubs, sports grounds and concerts under new government plans, aimed at giving judges powers to impose tougher community sentences.Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood said “should remind all offenders that, under this […]
[ad_1] Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents/Representative Image Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents and law violators between August 7 and August 13, 2025, in a series of joint inspections conducted nationwide as per Saudi Gazette. The Ministry of Interior’s targeted enforcement operations, carried out in coordination […]
[ad_1] Between 24–30 July 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior detained 22,147 individuals/Representative Image TL;DR: Between July 24–30, 2025, authorities detained 22,147 violators in a nationwide sweep. Arrests included illegal residents, border crossers, and labour law violators, with 11,000 already deported. The government warned of severe penalties including prison, fines, and asset seizure for anyone […]
[ad_1] Jeremy Corbyn (Pic credit: Getty Images) London: Former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said Thursday he is forming a new left-leaning political party to advocate “mass redistribution of wealth and power” and take on his former colleagues at the ballot box.The new formation has a website – yourparty.uk – but does not yet […]
[ad_1] Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum […]
