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Millions of Asian Migrant Workers Face Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

3/7/2026

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Millions of migrant workers in Asia face uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In the Philippines, overseas workers send vital remittances home, while governments consider repatriation plans amid the conflict.
The disruption affects workers in sectors such as construction in Gulf countries and domestic work in Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The safety of these workers is critical because their income supports the economies of their home countries.

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Story summary

Millions of migrant workers in Asia face uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In the Philippines, overseas workers send vital remittances home, while governments consider repatriation plans amid the conflict.
The disruption affects workers in sectors such as construction in Gulf countries and domestic work in Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The safety of these workers is critical because their income supports the economies of their home countries.