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Microsoft Inc. abruptly lays off 6,000 people, 3% of its global workforce, citing workforce productivity.

Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Microsoft Inc. abruptly lays off 6,000 people, 3% of its global workforce, citing workforce productivity. [https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-layoffs-d1f2de54ebad6f099deac8fbd337

Published May 13, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Puntland counter-terrorism operations.

Microsoft Inc. abruptly lays off 6,000 people, 3% of its global workforce, citing workforce productivity. [https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-layoffs-d1f2de54ebad6f099deac8fbd3375835 (AP)] [https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsoft-cuts-nearly-3-of-global-workforce-about-6000-jobs-in-latest-push-for-efficiency/ (GeekWire)]

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