Lebanon's COVID-19 vaccine drive hit by row over MPs' queue-jumping
'Grave infraction' by Lebanon MPs may lead to suspension of World Bank financing for vaccination programme
Out of sight, out of mind? Remote working damages young women's careers
Remote working has proven challenging for young women of colour who are struggling to network and find their feet in the workplace
Defying court order, Malaysia deports more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals
United Nations says refugees are among those handed over to the Myanmar navy for deportation
Workers' rights under threat as online work surges five-fold - U.N.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the shift to a digital economy but in many cases the work is poorly paid
Jakarta will fine people who refuse COVID vaccines. Will it work?
The city of Jakarta has taken the rare step of announcing fines and welfare penalties for anyone who refuses to get a COVID-19 vaccine, raising fears of inequalities
Indian climate activist granted bail in sedition case over farm protests
Judge says there is little to hold Ravi, a founder of the local chapter of Swedish climate crusader Greta Thunberg's movement, in custody any longer
Climate change: 5 places where global warming is a security risk
As the U.N. Security Council meets to discuss growing threats from a heating planet, here are some places where storms, wildfires and drought are fuelling security risks
'I had nothing left': Loan sharks target Indian sex workers hit by pandemic
Loan sharks offer money without collateral at ‘outrageous’ interests trapping many sex workers in cycle of debt
Indonesia police chief urges softer enforcement of controversial internet law
Police chief says strict application of a law regulating online activity is infringing on freedom of expression
H&M, IKEA and Stora Enso backed TreeToTextile builds sustainable fibre demo plant
To cut their climate footprint and pollution, large clothing and furniture brands are seeking affordable greener alternatives to cotton, traditional viscose and polyester