Filipino migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates are receiving assistance from their compatriots after many lost their jobs amidst an ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for a thorough investigation into the assault on a Thai factory worker, warning that the incident reflects recurring abuses against vulnerable migrant workers.

India has announced a doubling of the allocation of 5kg LPG cylinders specifically for migrant workers, aiming to improve their access to cooking fuel.

Assembly elections in Assam have led to a significant labor shortage across India, as migrant workers return home to vote, impacting sectors like plantation work in Kodagu and waste collection in Lucknow.

The Department of Migrant Workers reports that approximately half of the overseas Filipino workers repatriated due to the ongoing Middle East crisis intend to return abroad once stability is restored in the region.

Millions of South Asian migrant workers in Gulf petro-monarchies are facing dire circumstances, caught between regional conflicts and their reliance on remittances, making escape difficult.

Indonesia is exploring avenues to expand opportunities for its migrant workers in Europe, aiming to strengthen bilateral labor agreements and increase remittances.

Businesses are urged to address the plight of migrant workers who are disproportionately affected by the war in the Gulf, highlighting the humanitarian cost of the conflict.

The organization Renovar Mouraria marks its 18th anniversary, continuing its fight for the revitalization of Lisbon's Mouraria neighborhood and highlighting the plight of migrant workers facing homelessness.

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) has issued a warning about 'systemic and widespread' breaches of employment rights affecting migrant workers across Ireland.

Migrant workers hesitate to seek mental health support due to job loss fear, misconceptions: Study  The Straits Times

The government has increased commercial LPG allocation to 50% for key sectors such as restaurants and industrial canteens, citing improved domestic output and aiming to support migrant workers.

Angela Rayner has cautioned that the government's proposed immigration reforms, which would require most migrant workers to wait longer for permanent residence, risk being 'un-British'.

Since February 28, Tehran has launched wave after wave of missile and drone attacks against the Gulf states in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers in response to a tight labor supply, a situation exacerbated by the president's immigration policies.

Passengers in Rawalpindi are facing significant struggles with mounting travel costs, leading many migrant workers to abandon plans to return home for Eid celebrations.

The remains of an overseas Filipino worker who died in a missile attack in Israel have been returned to the Philippines, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Rep. Brian Poe questioned the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on how to better mobilize the ₱21.3 billion trust fund to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

The Danish business community has strongly criticized a Social Democratic proposal to restrict the number of non-EU immigrants from Africa and the Middle East working in Denmark, arguing that the move is 'completely wrong' and advocating for labor from within the EU instead.

An analysis explores the potential effects of the ongoing conflict, likely referring to the US-Israel-Iran war, on remittances. The study aims to understand how the war influences financial flows from migrant workers.

The Department of Migrant Workers announced that Filipino seafarers can refuse to sail in three Middle Eastern maritime areas deemed at risk of war operations, prioritizing their safety.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will seek a supplemental budget as the Middle East conflict is expected to drag on, with more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) wanting to return home.

Almost 300 Filipinos repatriated from the Middle East arrived in the Philippines on Thursday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported.

South Korea's Ministry of Justice announced immigration policy overhauls for 2030, including expanded visa quotas for skilled workers and extended visas for high-performing seasonal migrant workers.

Dyson has settled a landmark forced labor lawsuit in the UK, brought by migrant workers who alleged abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is rolling out expanded support programs for Cambodian migrant workers located in Siem Reap.

Japan is proposing a scheme to offer cash rewards for tip-offs about illegal foreign workers, a policy that has divided opinion between residents seeking stricter enforcement and migrant advocates concerned about deepening distrust.

The Child Rights Commission has written to the Principal Secretary of the School Education and Literacy Department in Karnataka, urging action on providing education for children of migrant workers, based on a recent report.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that 84 percent of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from the Middle East still wish to find employment abroad, even as the government intensifies repatriation efforts due to regional tensions.

Delhi authorities are setting up special camps to double the supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, who can purchase them using their Aadhaar card.

Migrant workers are reportedly returning to their homes in Bihar from various cities due to the unaffordable cost of cooking gas (LPG). Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, citing exorbitant prices as the reason for their forced return.

India's Centre has directed states and Union Territories to double the daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, ensuring targeted distribution with Oil Marketing Company support.

The Maharashtra government is seeking to increase the supply of 5kg LPG cylinders to migrant workers by 25%.

The Indian government has simplified access to 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders for migrant workers, students, and daily wage earners by allowing purchases without address proof, requiring only a valid ID.

Owners of a Four Square store in Taupō, New Zealand, have been fined $80,000 for exploiting migrant workers.

While many affluent residents of Dubai fled during four weeks of attacks, migrant workers remained, lacking the means to escape or stop working. This highlights their critical role in sustaining Dubai and their vulnerability during regional conflicts.

Several migrant workers from West Bengal are reportedly rushing home from New Delhi due to fears of deletions or discrepancies in electoral rolls following a revision exercise, ahead of the upcoming West Bengal polls.

Migrant workers from Bengal are attempting to return to their home state to cast what they consider a vital vote, despite facing steep travel costs and various fears.

A new immigration rule set to take effect in Texas on May 1 could lead to thousands of licensed immigrant workers losing their jobs.

The head of research at NSDC emphasized that workers migrating abroad require skill certification to mitigate the risk of rejection in their destination countries.

Two migrant workers have died in separate accidents in Ludhiana, India.

Fifty-five migrant workers who returned from Russia have been scammed and are now waiting for their passports, effectively shattering their dreams of working in Europe.

Advocacy groups in Taiwan are calling for migrant workers to be included under the country's newer pension system, aiming to provide them with improved retirement benefits.

These foreign nationals are the silent engines that keep many of the region's cities running, but the war has exposed some of their biggest vulnerabilities.

Covid exposed the lack of data on the country’s 140 million mobile migrant workers, but a new project in Odisha is helping to fill in the gaps Raja Pradhan is sitting cross-legged, scrolling on his phone in his village in eastern India when a green WhatsApp chat bubble pops up on the screen. “Namaskar! Apana bahare kama pain jauthibe? Apananka suchana diaantu.” (Hello! Are you going outside for work? Please share your information.) He reads the message twice, unsure whether to respond. “I don...

A large number of foreign workers from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor are traveling to Seremban immigration counters to join a repatriation program, aiming to spend Eid at home.

Senate migrant workers committee chair Raffy Tulfo yesterday pushed for his bill giving free financial literacy education to OFWs, calling it timely amid the Middle East crisis.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. told officers not to be rude after a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) employee in Bahrain was ordered to be investigated for reportedly “disrespecting” Filipinos abroad seeking assistance. In a statement on Wednesday, Nartatez said PNP personnel found to be “rude and mishandling

Middle East conflict stalls job hopes for Indian migrant workers  Khaleej Times

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has ordered the recall of an officer in Bahrain after a video showing the staffer allegedly berating Filipinos seeking financial aid went viral.

Singapore is debating a ban on caged lorries used to transport migrant workers to improve safety, though activists argue the proposed changes do not fully address the inherent dangers.

The chairman of Lithuania's Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, supports a presidential proposal to tighten regulations for migrant workers in the country, expressing regret over a perceived lack of political will to go further.

Migrant workers in limbo as flights to Middle East uncertain  The Daily Star

Migrant workers have earned more support  Dhaka Tribune

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says he instructed authorities to assist even stranded Filipino tourists

Migrant workers from Bihar died due to asphyxiation in Dindigul, India.

Dyson has reached a settlement in a landmark UK case regarding a forced labor lawsuit, after migrant workers alleged abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory.

A documentary film by Srđan Kovačević, 'Ono što treba činiti,' reveals the often-hidden lives of migrant workers in contemporary Europe, whose labor increasingly underpins the continent's economy.

BJP leader Samik is actively campaigning in Surat, focusing efforts on wooing Bengali migrant workers to garner their support for the party.

Thailand's Ministry of Labor has extended the deadline for approximately 375,000 migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam to complete their work-permit renewal requirements until March 31, 2026.

More than 5,000 Filipino seafarers are reportedly stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, prompting the Department of Migrant Workers to request additional funds for repatriation efforts and financial assistance.

Indian migrant workers are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders due to shortages exacerbated by the Iran war, leading many to leave cities in search of alternatives.

A recent survey indicates that almost half of Romanian parents working abroad will not be able to return home for Easter. This highlights the challenges faced by migrant workers in maintaining family ties during holidays.

The UK is establishing a new Fair Work Agency to address abuse of labour market rules, with a particular focus on the construction and social care sectors that rely heavily on migrant workers.

An ongoing LPG crisis in Delhi is reportedly forcing migrant workers to quietly leave the city and return to their villages, impacting their livelihoods and living conditions.

As Iran's retaliatory attacks target regional commercial centers like Dubai, migrant workers, unable to afford to flee, account for the majority of deaths.

An article advocates for greater recognition and attention for migrant workers, urging society not to let them become invisible again.

South Korea has implemented a revised law requiring seasonal migrant workers and their employers to enroll in three major insurance programs, effective February 15, to enhance protections in the agricultural sector.

Numerous foreign migrant workers in Gulf states are reportedly trapped amidst the ongoing conflict, with many becoming victims of Iranian air attacks and facing significant difficulties in finding safety.

A new study reveals that migrant workers are reluctant to seek mental health support, primarily due to fears of job loss and prevailing misconceptions.

The Department of Migrant Workers announced that approximately 800 overseas Filipino workers from the Middle East are in the process of repatriation, with a fourth government-chartered flight scheduled to depart from Saudi Arabia.

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has warned that the government's proposed immigration reforms, which would require most migrant workers to wait longer for permanent residence, risk being 'un-British'.

As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf region find themselves caught in the ongoing conflict, exacerbating their already vulnerable existence.

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says the government prioritizes returning OFWs from high-risk areas, with medical needs, or facing urgent humanitarian concerns

The first Philippine chartered flight since the Middle East crisis broke out brought home 442 Filipinos yesterday, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

New flexible housing districts, including towers and row houses, are being built across the Netherlands in rural areas to accommodate migrant workers, with good Wi-Fi being a key consideration.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has ordered an investigation after a viral video showed an official from the Migrant Workers Office in Bahrain allegedly mistreating overseas Filipino workers (OFW) stranded in the kingdom.

The Thai government has reaffirmed its decision to not allow new Cambodian migrant workers into the country, citing security concerns despite pressure from the private sector.

Since the American-Israeli attack on Iran began, at least 11 civilians have been killed in oil-rich Gulf countries. All but one of them were foreign nationals.

Abuse of female migrant workers: 70,000 returned in 7 years, bodies of 800 brought home  Dhaka Tribune

Across Asia, millions of migrant workers are facing increasing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East. In the Philippines alone, millions of overseas workers send home crucial…

The Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services, is accepting applications for 50 nurse and 300 careworker positions bound for Japan under the JPEPA agreement.

The Indonesian government has set a target to deploy between 300,000 and 500,000 skilled migrant workers overseas in 2026, with departures planned to start in April, to meet global labor demand.

Thousands of workers exposed despite the existence of a mandatory Sh1.5 million security bond.

Dyson has reached a settlement in a landmark UK lawsuit concerning allegations of forced labor and abusive treatment of migrant workers at one of its Malaysian factories.

China is providing free train and bus services to help migrant workers return to their jobs, facilitating post-holiday travel and labor mobility.

China is providing free train and bus services to help migrant workers return to their jobs, facilitating post-holiday labor mobility.

Instead of working abroad for a few years and returning home, Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and South Korea have switched to saving and buying homes, laying down stable foundations for their families and enabling their children to remain long term.