Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub
The ceramics industry in Gujarat’s Morbi has been badly hit by fuel crisis, with most units closed and workers laid off.
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India curbs ‘grocery under 10 minutes’. But riders must still fatally race
India tells platforms to curb 10-minute deliveries amid concerns for workers’ safety but there’s no incentive to comply.
Spain’s train drivers call for strike as deadly derailments fuel concern
Union slams ‘constant deterioration of railway’ after major crash in southern Spain kills at least 43, injures dozens.
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City
Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
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England’s resident doctors begin five-day strike
The British Medical Association is calling for improved pay and an increase in available jobs for qualified doctors.
England’s resident doctors to strike for five days
Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
Mexico’s aerospace sector is growing. Will it be undercut in USMCA review?
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
General strike in Portugal causes major disruptions in national services
The walkout is the nation’s largest since June 2013 amid protest action against a bill to simplify firing process.
Indian trade unions oppose new labour codes, call for demonstrations
The unions demand the laws be withdrawn before nationwide protests they plan to hold on Wednesday.
India implements sweeping labour reforms despite union opposition
Four new labour codes come into force as India seeks to attract investment and strengthen manufacturing.
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US shutdown ends: What happens now, when will services resume?
Trump signed the Republican bill ending the longest US government shutdown, resuming funding until the end of January.
