15d ago
Belgium

EU school teachers strike for equal rights and union protection

Around 400 teachers and students from EU schools in Brussels staged a half-day strike Wednesday, protesting poor employment conditions for locally hired teachers. They demand union representation, pension rights, and official teacher status. A full-day strike is planned for April 1.

15d ago
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley to cut about 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

Morgan Stanley is set to lay off approximately 2,000 employees later this month, representing roughly 2% to 3% of its global workforce—excluding financial advisers—in an effort to improve operational efficiency, according to a person familiar with the matter.

15d ago
Congo

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels withdrew from peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions on their leaders. With major battlefield wins, they demand more concessions. A surprise ceasefire call from Congo and Rwanda’s presidents may not impact the conflict, as mistrust stalls multiple peace efforts.