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AUCKLAND (Kashmir English): New Zealand’s Employment Court has ruled that employers cannot charge migrants money for offering them jobs, even if the payment is made outside the country. The ruling clears up confusion over the Wages Protection Act 1983, which bars employers from charging workers for employment. The law also applies when money is paid

TORONTO (Kashmir English):  The Canadian government has announced updates to its Express Entry immigration system that will give skilled workers with suitable Canadian work experience or job offers in high-paying professions extra points. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the new rules will be in effect on November 3rd, 2026. The new

LONDON (Kashmir English): The number of citizens hospitalised with Covid-19 has increased by more than 40 per cent in just two weeks in Britain as seasonal respiratory viruses begin circulating ahead of winter. According to the Daily Mail report, the National Health Service (NHS) is tending to around 400 more patients with the infection than it

LONDON (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Army team has secured a silver medal at the prestigious military exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales, United Kingdom, which ran from October 2 to 13, 2026. High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, Tipu Usman, on Wednesday hosted the silver medal-winning team at the High Commission in London, according to

MANAMA (Kashmir English): Bahrain has introduced new rules allowing foreign workers to take temporary jobs with another employer for up to 90 days without transferring their existing work permits. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the reform to give businesses greater flexibility in managing staffing requirements while protecting workers’ rights. Under the new rules,

RIYADH (Kashmir English): CCTV footage has emerged showing scenes of panic and passengers scrambling for safety during a missile attack on Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia. According to foreign media reports, the CCTV footage released by Saudi state television clearly shows scenes from various parts of the airport moments before the attack. The footage shows

PANAMA CITY (Kashmir English): Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Panama City and the Panama region, according to foreign media reports. The US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.6. According to news agencies, a tsunami warning has been issued for several countries following the quake, and authorities have warned of potential risks in

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump has stated that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the US and the global market. In his statement, President Trump mentioned having a highly successful conversation with Russian President Putin, noting that Russia would immediately supply an additional 500,000 tons of diesel in November.