Tag: forced labour

US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour

International June 4, 2026 at 12:06

New tariffs proposed on major trading partners The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports...

Senior US figures push for Shein and Temu investigation

International December 2, 2025 at 16:36

Online retailers Shein and Temu are facing heightened scrutiny in the United States as senior political figures call for an investigation and wider probes...

North Korean workers in Russia face slave-like conditions

International August 12, 2025 at 13:48

Thousands of North Korean workers in Russia are being sent to work in slave-like conditions to fill a huge labour shortage exacerbated by Russia's...

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ON THIS DAY: The funeral of Princess Diana (1997)

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Check In Cyprus September 6, 2026 at 13:00

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On this Day September 5, 2026 at 15:00

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A one-of-a-kind culinary experience under the stars in Troodos

Check In Cyprus September 5, 2026 at 12:00

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