Women in Fiji are often employed in the informal economy, which means low and inconsistent pay, with underemployment for them running as high as 74 percent, according to The Asia Foundation. So the women being trained by Ravea are eager to learn a more lucrative trade. Gathered in Vatulele’s bright, turquoise-coloured community hall, Ravea is … Read more

Montreal, Canada – A former United Nations special rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses against Palestinians says he was interrogated by Canadian authorities on “national security” grounds as he travelled to Canada this week to attend a Gaza-related event. Richard Falk, an international law expert from the United States, told Al Jazeera that he was questioned at … Read more

In July, Uzbekistan-born, Russian-speaking Israeli writer Dina Rubina gave an interview to the Russian opposition channel Rain TV, which caused a stir in the Russophone world. During the hour-and-a-half programme, she declared that there are no “peaceful residents” in Gaza, Israel has the right to “cleanse Gaza and turn it into a parking lot”, and … Read more

A federal bankruptcy court judge has said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids. Friday’s deal, overseen by United States Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7bn over 15 years, with … Read more

NewsFeed The makeshift homes of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been flooded by heavy rainfall, as millions prepare for winter in the enclave without adequate shelter or relief. Published On 14 Nov 202514 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link

The Ukrainian capital’s Mayor Vitaly Klitschko says a pregnant woman is among several injured and hospitalised. Published On 14 Nov 202514 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv has killed one person and wounded at least 24 others, Ukraine’s state emergency service said. More than … Read more

Sri Lanka governing body instructs national team to continue tour in Pakistan despite several players wanting to leave. Published On 13 Nov 202513 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has told its players to remain in Pakistan or risk facing a “formal review” after members of … Read more

Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France, is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wringing over Shein’s growing footprint in France, topped off by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and weapons from third-party sellers on its website and on its third-party online marketplace. With the … Read more