COVID-19 relief
On US Labor Day, millions of workers gifted jobless aid cuts and more hardships
Though the number of new claims for unemployment assistance and the unemployment rate has decreased, the numbers are still much higher than pre-pandemic levels
Thai protesters call for better COVID relief, met with repression
Movements and groups pushing for democracy in Thailand have recently been calling for better COVID-19 relief measures and more vaccines
US workers left in limbo as States decide to prematurely cut unemployment aid
12 States have imposed an early end to the USD 300 additional federal unemployment benefit for pandemic-affected workers, with another 14 States planning to do so in the coming weeks. Over 15 million who depend on this aid and stimulus plans are set to be affected
- UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
- Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
- Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
- Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
- Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
