December 31, 2025

Zomato, Swiggy Hike Delivery Pay Amid Massive Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve

Zomato and Swiggy offer higher payouts to delivery partners to keep services running on New Year's Eve amid a nationwide gig workers strike demanding better pay and conditions.

December 31, 2025

UAE Raises Minimum Wage to Dh6,000 for Emiratis in Private Sector from January 2026

From January 1, 2026, private UAE employers must pay Emirati workers at least Dh6,000. Work permits with lower salaries will be blocked, enforcing stricter Emiratisation rules.

December 31, 2025

Eurostar Plans Full Service After Power Issue Disrupts Channel Tunnel Trains

Eurostar halts all train services after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel. It promises to resume full service Wednesday but warns of possible delays and cancellations. Travelers between London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels face uncertainty during year-end travel.

December 31, 2025

India Slaps 3-Year Import Tariff on Steel to Fight Cheap Chinese Imports

India has set a three-year import tariff on certain steel products, starting at 12% in year one to curb cheap steel from China. The tariff gradually lowers to 11% by year three, excluding specialty steel and imports from some developing nations.

December 31, 2025

Post Challenges DeSantis' 'Invaders' Claim on H-1B Workers Amid Florida Labour Shortages

A social media post disputes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ call of H-1B workers as “invaders.” It highlights their key role in filling skilled jobs amid Florida’s labour shortages, backed by data showing they are a small, regulated workforce in sectors like healthcare and software.