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Migrant Workers’ Struggle: Financial Exclusion
The financial exclusion of China's 250 million-strong migrant worker population has resulted in a largely cash-based economy, with many workers lacking basic means to save, make credit purchases, protect their homes with insurance, or send!-->…
2023 Update: Pandemic Worsens Human Trafficking Crisis, Detection Declines
UNODC reports an 11% drop in detected human trafficking victims in 2020 amid the pandemic, hindering law enforcement and increasing exploitation risks.
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McCain Commends Obama for Qaddafi’s Death, Urges Stronger Military Involvement
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., expressed mixed feelings towards President Obama's role in the death of Libyan leader Muammar el-Qaddafi. While he acknowledged the administration's successes in eliminating figures such as Qaddafi and Osama bin!-->…
U.S. National Drug Control Strategy 2023: Progress Towards Reducing Addiction and Overdose Epidemic
2023 US Drug Control Strategy shows progress in reducing addiction & overdose, with goals to reduce drug-related deaths, disorders, & youth substance use by 2025.
US-Brazil Partnership Flourishes in Trade, Human Rights
US-Brazil trade rebounds to $98.4bn in 2021, strengthening their partnership in areas such as human rights, pandemic response, climate engagement, and defense.
China Unveils Ambitious 2022 Green Development Plan
China's 14th Five-Year Plan targets green development, aiming for a 13.5% reduction in energy consumption per GDP unit and promoting low-carbon industries.
Arab World Geopolitics: Shifting Alliances, Uncertain Future
Amid pandemic, Ukraine invasion & climate change, Arab states' geopolitics shift, leading to temporary shelving of rivalries & reshaping of relations.
First Suicide Bombing Strikes Pakistani Kashmir
Two soldiers killed in first suicide bombing in Pakistani Kashmir, marking militants' expanded campaign. US triples Pakistan aid to fight extremism with development.
Critics Highlight Save Darfur Campaign’s Flaws
Critics argue the Save Darfur campaign's simplistic portrayal of the conflict affirms prejudices, hampers aid work, and overlooks the need for internal solutions.