Palm Sunday: Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of those who wage war

[ad_1] On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV told worshippers that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, delivering a strong call for peace during Mass at the Vatican.Thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square for the service marking the start of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. Palm […]

US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

[ad_1] The US has moved a step closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers after a proposed regulation affecting the H-1B visa and employment-based green card process cleared federal review – a development that could eventually push up minimum wage requirements for sponsored workers.The proposal was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget […]

Ramadan 2026 overtime work rules in UAE explained: Get 25% above normal hourly wage, 50% extra for evening shifts

[ad_1] UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of […]

Saudi Arabia raises saudization to 60% in marketing and sales jobs with minimum wage of SAR 5,500 | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia raises Saudization to 60% in marketing and sales jobs with SAR 5,500 minimum wage/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced two major decisions to strengthen the participation of Saudi nationals in the private-sector workforce. The measures aim to create productive and appealing job opportunities while […]

Saudi Arabia rolls out new saudization rules with SAR 8,000 wage for engineers | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia enforces new saudization rules, giving engineers SAR 8,000 wage and boosting procurement jobs/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to increase local workforce participation in specialized jobs. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled two major decisions that set higher saudization targets and introduce minimum wage standards, aiming […]

UAE to raise minimum private sector wage for emiratis to Dh6,000 from 1 January 2026 | World News

[ad_1] From 1 January 2026, Emiratis in the private sector must earn at least Dh6,000 monthly/Representative Image From January 2026, private sector employers across the UAE will need to meet a higher wage bar for emirati employees or risk having work permits blocked and Emiratisation counts affected, as the government moves to tighten enforcement around […]

UAE salaries 2025: What workers really earn without a minimum wage | World News

[ad_1] The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels As of 2025, the UAE has not enacted a formal nationwide minimum wage for all private-sector workers. The current labor framework, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. […]

Trump about to wage war on Venezuela? Tucker Carlson makes bold claim ahead of US president’s televised address

[ad_1] Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson made a startling claim that President Donald Trump may use his upcoming televised address to announce war with Venezuela.Carlson was speaking on the online show Judging Freedom. The right-winger said he was told by a member of Congress that lawmakers had been briefed ahead of Trump’s planned 9 pm address. […]

‘Hard to believe that…’: Senators write to Amazon, Apple, JPMorgan Chase amid H-1B row; ‘explain why you hire, how much wage you give’

[ad_1] Senators ask Amazon, Apple to explain why they hire H-1Bs. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley who called for stopping work permits to student visa holders in the US has now charged the top 10 tech companies and asked them to explain why they continue to hire H-1Bs, how much they pay them etc. The Wall […]

‘Wage war’: Trump order Pentagon to draft military response to Latin America drug cartels; Mexico President insists on ‘no invasion’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump secretly signed an executive order, directing the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action against Latin American drug cartels, following Washington’s earlier move to classify several narcotics trafficking groups as “terrorist” organizations earlier this year.The New York Times, citing state media, reported that […]