Photo credit: WJBF In Dubai, the government has embarked on a crackdown on ramshackle houses whose landlords let out illegally. AP reports that some landlords let houses with cramped space, no privacy, and some with rooms lined with bunk beds. Some are partitioned with plywood boards, drywall, plastic shower curtains. They are cheap and are let out…

Photo credit: Korean Herald Regions across the southern part of Korea are joining a growing campaign to encourage calling migrant workers by their names instead of using disrespectful terms like “ya” (hey). The Korea Herald reports that the campaign is part of broader efforts to promote a culture of respect toward people with diverse backgrounds. The…

Photo credit: the conversation After facing an increasing level of international criticism, Israel has announced it would give access to convoys delivering food, and machine It would also allow air drops of aid.  SBS News reports that the country denies reports of starvation in Gaza. The World Health Organization and quite a few aid groups had warned of the…

Photo credit: Politico The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has said budget cuts to the UNHCR are driving more migrants to Europe. In an interview on Monday, he said, “There is no doubt in my mind that people are already moving from Chad to Libya – Sudanese refugees. Give more assistance to states where people…

Philppino activists protested peacefully in Toronto on Sunday against the State of the Nation address expected to be presented by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez . Marcos Jr. on Monday. Many of the speakers were naturally emotional in describing life in their fatherland. They said the few rulers were enjoying while the rest of the people…