Pulling troubled young minds out of the abyss

The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these platforms? As the gig economy grows, questions arise about worker protection, righ ...  Afficher plus

Many Chinese cities have rolled out reforms of public health care systems. In particular, the reforms focus on outpatient medical insurance. Authorities say the reforms aim to better coordinate funds and expand the coverage of the insurances. They say the changes will benefit vul ...  Afficher plus

“Great plan on paper. Poor implementation. I wish things could get better… I remember when I was growing up my Grandfather used to work for the railways corporation and it was prestigious to work for the railways. He would work across Kenya, go to Tanzania and that’s not possible ...  Afficher plus

Indonesia’s ambitious plan to move the administrative headquarters of its capital city from Jakarta to a new location on the island of Borneo, in the East Kalimantan province, is nearing the completion of its first phase. Known as Nusantara, the new city’s inauguration is schedul ...  Afficher plus

As the rescue and recovery effort from the devastating earthquake continues, young people who survived are making tough decisions about the future. With Turkey already struggling economically even before the disaster, do they leave and start again in a new region, or a new countr ...  Afficher plus

On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, changes to the UK green list open up options for expats in the UAE and a new metro-linked bus station opens in Dubai. Israeli scientists identify another human species and, in Iraq, explosive drones target the area near t ...  Afficher plus