‘Gen Z workers are struggling’: Democrat senator asks Trump how he will stop H-1B abuse; ‘Will you pay special attention to…’

[ad_1] Democrat senator Ruben Gallego (Arizona) has expressed concern over the H-1B visa program and asked the Donald Trump administration how it would ensure Americans are not losing out on jobs. Gallego said companies are laying off Americans while hiring foreign workers on temporary H-1B visas. “Such trends are concerning given the high unemployment rate […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new corporate dress code: What workers must wear now | World News

[ad_1] Saudi workplaces to follow clearer attire rules under draft / AI generated image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has put forward a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct for public and private-sector staff. The rules say Saudi men should wear the national dress (thawb and ghutra/shemagh), non-Saudi employees should […]

Scott Bessent doubles down on Trump’s H-1B remarks, but there’s a catch: ‘Come to US, train workers, then go home’

[ad_1] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday explained President Donald Trump’s new approach to the H-1B visa programme, saying it is designed to bring skilled foreign workers to the United States temporarily — not to replace American jobs.Bessent told Fox News that Trump’s plan of bringing in skilled foreign workers focuses on knowledge transfer rather […]

Al-Qaeda, ISIS-linked unrest in Mali: Five Indian workers kidnapped near Kobri; no group claims responsibility

[ad_1] Representative AI image generated by Denny Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects in Mali were kidnapped by gunmen near Kobri in the country’s west, a company official and a security source confirmed on Friday.According to the security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the abduction took place on Thursday as armed men […]

Canada tightens visa cancellation rules, foreign workers, international students and visitors face heightened scrutiny

[ad_1] Canada’s international students, foreign workers and even visitors now face tougher compliance checks under newly updated guidelines that allow immigration officers to cancel visas and study permits that have already been issued.On Nov 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational guidance, giving officers clearly defined authority to revoke visitor visas, […]

No automatic renewal of work permits: New ‘common sense’ rule for migrant workers in US

[ad_1] USCIS announces end of automatic EAD extensions. The Donald Trump administration has come up with a new rule for migrant workers that will impact their stay and authorization to work in the country. This will end a Biden administration practice that allowed certain immigrants to keep working legally after their work permit expired as […]

‘No idea how long people can hold out’: US govt shutdown continues; federal workers feel brunt

[ad_1] When Jill Hornick woke up on a recent Monday morning, her first thought was that her timecard would be submitted that day for her job with the Social Security Administration in Chicago. But this Monday was different. The federal government was locked in a shutdown, and she received a paycheck for $0. “This is […]

Explained: What was Saudi Arabia’s Kafala system and why its abolition is a historic moment for migrant workers | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms mark a major shift, easing worker mobility and reducing Kafala dependency to promote fair employment rights / Illustration generated by AI For over half a century, a single word defined the lives of millions of foreign workers in the Gulf: kafala, Arabic for “sponsorship.” It decided whether they could change […]

US government shutdown: Trump admin’s closure hits workers, economy; Which sectors are affected?

[ad_1] The federal government shutdown in the United States is moving closer to becoming the second longest in history, with no signs of a breakthrough. Some lawmakers have even warned that it could soon surpass the record 35-day shutdown that took place during US President Donald Trump’s first term.The standoff began on October 1. DRONE […]

UAE’s job market hits all-time high with 9.4 million workers and 1.9% unemployment rate | World News

[ad_1] UAE’s booming labour market hits record 9.4m workforce, showcasing economic strength and ultra-low unemployment rates in 2025 / AI-generated Image for illustrative purposes only The UAE’s labour market is thriving, with a record 9.4 million workers in 2024 and an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, among the lowest globally. The workforce is largely male […]