unemployment
World youth unemployment rate rose last year: UN
The International Labour Organization says the global youth unemployment rate rose from 12.3% in 2024 to 12.4% last year -- equivalent to 67 million unemployed people aged 15 to 24.
August 11, 2026
India's opposition launches nationwide campaign over paper leaks, unemployment
India's opposition Congress party has launched a nationwide campaign led by Rahul Gandhi against paper leaks, exam irregularities and unemployment. The campaign will include student conventions across major cities and seeks accountability over examination scandals and youth-related issues.
June 13, 2026
Afghan fathers sell children to survive amid deepening crisis: Report
Afghanistan’s deepening hunger crisis, fueled by poverty, unemployment and aid cuts, force desperate families to sell their daughters to survive starvation.
May 19, 2026
Nearly 40% of Indian graduates under the age of 25 are unemployed
A report by Azim Premji University finds youth unemployment in India remains high despite rising education levels, highlighting a widening gap between schooling and job creation.
March 19, 2026
Pakistan recasts migration as economic dividend, not brain drain
Pakistan registered 727,381 workers for overseas employment last year through the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE) and the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC)
November 14, 2025
Tech layoffs worsen US job market for foreign students, jeopardize futures
Massive US tech layoffs exceeding 950,000 jobs have devastated opportunities for foreign graduates. Automation and visa hurdles worsen unemployment, leaving international computer science students struggling to find entry-level roles and secure their futures
October 30, 2025