The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host.

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) published on Thursday.

A complaint accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers has been deemed admissable by the UN labour agency, it said Thursday, amid fears that abuse could swell as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.

The UN labour agency's director general praises constructive ties with Saudi Arabia during an investigation into rights abuses linked to the 2034 World Cup.

The head of the United Nations labour agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.

Geopolitical tensions, rising climate costs, and debt issues are further straining efforts to create decent work, says International Labor Organization - Anadolu Ajansı

The world economy has made significant strides in mitigating inflation, unemployment, and poverty. Despite this, global growth is sluggish.

Economic growth slowed to 3.2% in 2024, down from 3.3% in 2023 and 3.6% in 2022, and is projected to further decelerate.

Domestic workers in Pakistan represent a growing segment of modern-day slavery, particularly among live-in residential workers. While the occupation is not inherently forced labour, the working and living conditions often align with the International Labour Organization's ('ILO') definitions of 'forced labour' and 'slavery-like practices'.

President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on the first day of his second term in office on Monday, and among them were motions to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Ooh, that’s a big one,” Donald Trump said Monday as he signed an executive order – one of dozens during his first hours as president – to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization.

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.