CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
15 stories
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Supreme Court Justice Kim Seon-su: "Negligence in Outsourcing Danger is Unfair ... We Must Demonstrate Solidarity"

Former Supreme Court Justice Kim Seon-su emphasizes the need for direct employment of subcontracted laborers to improve safety and address unfair employment structures.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'White Gold of the Amazon': How Latex Transformed Belém into the 'Paris of America' and Exploited Rubber Workers

The latex from the Amazon significantly boosted Belém's economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries while simultaneously exploiting the laborers who harvested it.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea’s Lee gives warm welcome to ‘eternal comrade’ Lula of Brazil during state visit

Korean President Lee Jae Myung welcomed Brazilian President Lula during his state visit, showcasing a strong bilateral relationship and shared history as former child laborers.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The Prosecutor Causes Social Anxiety’ - The Assertive Final Statement of Textile Worker Cha Eon-nyeon

Cha Eon-nyeon, a textile worker imprisoned for labor activism, made a powerful final statement illustrating the stark contrast between his life in prison and the poor living conditions of laborers outside.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No One is Hungry Under Our Rule' - CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the city hosts thousands of people daily for work, trade, healthcare, and education, including laborers who struggle to prepare meals due to their busy work schedules.

Feb 23 • 02:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Invest ₹100 Crores and Get Land for Just ₹1, Bihar's 'Investment Blast'

The Bihar government is promoting industrial development by offering 10 acres of land for just ₹1 to investors who invest ₹100 crores, aiming to stop the exodus of laborers from the state.

Feb 21 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did OP Rajbhar say about MGNREGA laborers?

OP Rajbhar announced a significant amendment for MGNREGA workers, ensuring they receive interest on delayed wages if not paid within a week.

Feb 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Some are laborers, some are accountants... Italian cricketers live a 'double life'

Italian cricketers, juggling professional jobs, achieved a remarkable T20 World Cup victory against Nepal, showcasing their dual commitment to work and sport.

Feb 13 • 05:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Finance Minister Suresh Khanna say about the UP budget?

Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted that the UP budget prioritizes all categories of people that have been a focus for the government, including women, youth, farmers, students, laborers, and marginalized communities.

Feb 11 • 04:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

New Gastarbeiters Will Rise. Havlíček is Looking for Workforce

The article discusses the search for new foreign laborers by Czech officials as the country faces labor shortages.

Feb 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Oh God! Finance Minister Doesn’t Know Ram Ji', Akhilesh Taunts

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the central government for its budget during the Lok Sabha discussion, claiming it neglects the poor, farmers, and laborers while mocking the ruling party's connection to Hindu symbols.

Feb 10 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Lufthansa acknowledges for the first time that it was "clearly" part of the Nazi system

Lufthansa has officially recognized its involvement in the Nazi regime, admitting to the use of over 10,000 forced laborers during that period and commissioning a scientific study to explore its historical role.

Feb 4 • 15:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum calls on officials to address issues after controversy in Sonora: 'We must be close to the people'

President Claudia Sheinbaum urged legislators in Baja California to prioritize the needs of impoverished migrant laborers rather than seeking photo opportunities.

Feb 2 • 18:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Three laborers taking selfies in front of Vande Bharat train die in accident

In a tragic accident in Rajkot, Gujarat, two migrant workers were killed and another severely injured when a Vande Bharat train hit them while they were trying to take selfies on the railway tracks.

Feb 2 • 16:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Spring in Seoul’ Singing a Song While Walking Through the Dark Cave Soaked in Rain

The article reflects on the experiences of students and laborers during the transformative period of the spring of 1980 in Seoul, drawing parallels between their struggles and hopes for democracy following the downfall of the Yushin regime.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.