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Japan's jobless rate climbs to 2.7 pct in July
Published On: August 30, 2024 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica
TOKYO, Aug 30: Unemployment rate in Japan increased in July from a month earlier, the government said in a report on Friday. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate stood at 2.7 percent, up from 2.5 percent a month earlier.
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
Published On: August 29, 2024 12:25 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
BANGKOK, Aug 29: A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday.
Bangladesh lifts ban on main Islamist party
Published On: August 28, 2024 04:45 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
DHAKA, Aug 28: Bangladesh's new authorities on Wednesday lifted a ban on the country's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, imposed in the final days of the rule of now ousted autocrat Sheikh Hasina.
Brazil tightens entry rules over 'stopover' migrants
Published On: August 28, 2024 03:42 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
Most arrive at Brazil's biggest aviation hub, Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, where hundreds of migrants can spend weeks waiting in a crowded transit zone. Last week authorities estimated 481 people were currently stuck in limbo in the airport. Local media report that many are from India, Nepal and Vietnam.
Top White House official in Beijing as China faces off against US allies
Published On: August 27, 2024 08:45 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
BEIJING, Aug 27: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing Tuesday to meet top diplomat Wang Yi for tense talks as China was embroiled in security rows with key American allies Japan and the Philippines.
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
Published On: August 27, 2024 08:15 PM NPT By: BBC
TORONTO, Aug 27: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to lower the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents being let into Canada.
Australian gov't to cap new int'l student enrolments at 270,000
Published On: August 27, 2024 06:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
CANBERRA, Aug 27: The Australian government announced on Tuesday it will cap new international student enrolments at universities and vocational education providers at 270,000 in 2025.
Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid largest in weeks
Published On: August 26, 2024 07:05 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
KYIV, Ukraine, Aug 26: Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, triggering blackouts, officials said.
Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses’ after-hours calls, emails
Published On: August 26, 2024 04:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Aug 26: Australia is extending its laidback reputation to the workplace by granting employees a “right to disconnect” when they are off the clock.
Air France suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut
Published On: August 26, 2024 10:43 AM NPT By: Agencies
PARIS, Aug 26: Air France has decided to suspend its flights to Israel's Tel Aviv and Lebanon's Beirut until at least Monday due to escalating tensions in the region, the French news channel BFMTV reported on Sunday.
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