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Trump’s immigration crackdown ‘invites danger’, sparking violent confrontations
US President Donald Trump's directives to increase deportations have led to aggressive tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, resulting in heightened tensions and violent incid...
Pentagon to dispatch dozens of military lawyers to Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown
The Pentagon plans to send over 60 military attorneys to assist with federal court proceedings related to the surge in unaccompanied children and families at the US-Mexico border being held in a shelt...
Le Monde: Romanian passport scam gave EU access to thousands of Russians — some stole names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers
A report from Le Monde highlights an extensive scam involving the falsification of Romanian passports that enabled thousands of Russian citizens to gain entry into Europe. Some of these fake documents...
Israeli foreign minister urges Jews to move to Israel a week after Sydney attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called on Jews living in Western countries to move to Israel due to rising antisemitism following the recent shooting incident at a Jewish event in Sydney, whe...
Trump suspends US green card lottery after Brown University, MIT shootings
US President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery program, following incidents at Brown University and MIT involving a suspect who entered the United States through this p...
Rallies across U.S. against shooting of woman by immigration agent
Organizers have planned over 1,000 protests across the United States in response to a shooting incident involving an immigration agent and a woman. The slogan for these events is 'ICE, Out for Good', ...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
The Israeli foreign minister calls on Jews to settle in Israel
Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister, has called upon Jewish individuals from Western nations like England, France, Australia, Canada, and Belgium to emigrate to the State of Israel after a tragic Ha...
US prosecutors resign over handling of Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE
In Minnesota, about six federal prosecutors and several supervisors from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have resigned amid tensions over the investigation into the death of a woman kil...
Delusional Starmer Criticized for Outlandish Immigration Claim - An Insult to the British Public
Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, faces severe criticism for making an allegedly outlandish claim about immigration that is considered disrespectful and misleading to the public. Critics argue that h...
Danish Prime Minister at His Wits' End
The article discusses Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's frustration over issues such as immigration and energy supply reliability. There is no detailed information on a specific breaking event...
How oil, drugs and immigration fueled Trump's campaign against Venezuela
The article discusses how issues like oil trade disputes, drug trafficking concerns, and migration crises from Venezuela were leveraged by former President Donald Trump to criticize the Venezuelan gov...
Next appointment, 2027: US visa squeeze hits India’s tech talent
Recent bureaucratic changes in the U.S. have caused delays for Indian tech professionals seeking H-1B visa renewals. These changes include more stringent vetting of applicants' online activity, causin...
Trump team faces internal doubts over ICE shooting response
Supporters of President Trump are expressing concern about the administration's approach to responding to the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shooting incident. There is a fea...
US border agent shoots and wounds 2 in Portland as national tensions rise
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded two individuals in Portland, Oregon. This incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of a woman by an...
Powers to seize mobile phones over Channel migrant crossings come into force
The UK has introduced new powers allowing mobile phones and SIM cards to be seized from migrants at the Manston processing center in Kent without arrest, aiming to gather intelligence on people smuggl...
Japan’s proposed language tests for residency stir debate: ‘pandering to xenophobes’
The Japanese government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are considering proposals that would require permanent residency applicants to meet specific Japanese language proficiency standards and...
Trump administration triples ‘self-deport’ stipend to US$3,000
The Trump administration has increased the stipend for illegal immigrants who volunteer to leave the United States voluntarily from $1,000 to $3,000. This was announced by the Department of Homeland S...
Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica Hit by New U.S. Entry Limits
President Trump's December 16 proclamation introduces partial travel restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica starting January 1, citing concerns over 'citizenship-by-investment' programs issu...
Military lawyer swiftly fired after defying Trump deportation push
A military lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been dismissed after granting asylum at a higher rate than expected, which is seen as defiance against former President Donald Trump’s pus...
Venezuelans in U.S. Are Torn Between Joy and Worry After Ousting of Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelan immigrants in the United States are experiencing mixed emotions following the departure of President Nicolás Maduro from power. Many feel a sense of joy at the prospect of political change,...
U.S. border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland
Local authorities urged for calm amidst public outrage following an incident where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer injured two individuals in Portland on the heels of another ...
Afghans in US told to attend government check-ins on Christmas, New Year's Day
Immigration officials in the United States have scheduled appointments for Afghans with documents during federal holidays such as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. #AfghanEvac fears these check-ins ma...
Germany trains immigrant teachers to fill gaps in schools
Germany is facing a severe shortage of educators and is exploring ways to harness the expertise of immigrants and refugees who formerly worked as teachers in their home countries. A new program spearh...
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Venezuelan immigrants in the United States express mixed feelings towards the recent removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power. Many feel joyful about the potential for political change, while ot...
India Raises Alarm Over US H-1B VISA Delays For Nationals
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson for India has expressed formal concerns regarding delays and issues with rescheduling H-1B visa appointments for Indian nationals during a press conferenc...
Japanese proficiency eyed as permanent residency requirement
The Japanese government plans to require proficiency in the Japanese language as part of the criteria for granting permanent residency status to foreign nationals. Additionally, applicants will be req...
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Venezuelan immigrants in the United States express mixed emotions following the departure of President Nicolas Maduro. Many feel a sense of relief and hope for change, while others fear instability an...
LDP policy panel drafts interim report on foreign nationals
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan has established three project teams with the aim of enhancing coordination among various ministries and local governments regarding policies that affect for...
Expert: Further violent incidents involving US ICE likely, due to lack of training
According to Andreas Kaju, an expert, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may see more violent incidents in the future as its personnel are not adequately trained for their current responsibi...
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Venezuelan immigrants living in the United States express mixed feelings regarding the recent developments in their home country following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power. Many feel...
Ilhan Omar Claims Moving Car as Part of Her Narrative on Minneapolis ICE Shooting
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar reportedly presented a new narrative about the Minneapolis ICE shooting incident involving a moving vehicle. Details on her claims and their implications for the broader...
2 owners of Hong Kong eatery arrested for hiring 5 illegal workers in food factory
Hong Kong immigration authorities have arrested two restaurant owners and five illegal workers they employed at their food factory to supply products to local restaurants and culinary fairs. The South...
During ‘White Australia,’ Japanese migrants gained from baseball
In 1919, Japanese migrants in Sydney presented a silver cup to the New South Wales Baseball Association to express gratitude for friendly relations since joining the association's Nippon (Baseball) Cl...
Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war
The Immigration Department of Hong Kong is responding to requests for assistance following reports that two local volunteers were killed during the conflict in Ukraine. The department stated they are ...
‘Missing’ 6-year-old Yuanxin and father reunited, then deported together to China
US immigration authorities had separated 6-year-old Yuanxin from his father Fei Zheng during an immigration check-in in New York weeks ago. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed on December 17...
Making a home in Japan with holiday meals and memories
A long-time American resident in Japan discusses their experiences celebrating Christmas and New Year's through traditional food and community interactions over the span of five decades....
U.S. halts green card lottery after MIT professor and Brown University killings
The U.S. government has decided to halt its green card lottery program due to security concerns and the recent murders of a professor at MIT and another person associated with Brown University....
Several arrested in Minneapolis during anti-ICE protest as public scrutiny grows
Anti-immigration enforcement protesters rallied in Minneapolis which resulted in several arrests. The protests follow broader nationwide demonstrations regarding U.S. immigration policies and the fata...
Venezuelans in the US are conflicted between joy and concern over Maduro's departure
Venezuelan immigrants in the United States express mixed feelings regarding recent political developments in their home country following Nicolás Maduro's ousting. While some celebrate, many others re...
ICE agents shouldn't troll courtrooms: A Kansas judge was right to object
A commentary argues that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents should not conduct surveillance on individuals in courthouse settings, supporting a Kansas judge's decision to prohibit ICE fr...
Veteran says he was seized by immigration agents on cruise in case of mistaken identity
Jose Martinez, an American citizen and veteran, claims he was detained by immigration officials during a cruise vacation due to mistaken identity because of his name. This is not the first time Martin...
A year on, LA wildfire survivors struggle to rebuild
Wildfire survivors in Los Angeles are facing difficulties in rebuilding due to tariff-induced hikes on construction materials such as steel, wood, and cement. Additionally, Latino workers involved in ...
Birmingham arrest over social media people-smuggling ads
A man was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of advertising people smuggling services through social media platforms as part of an operation by the National Crime Agency and West Midlands Police....
Thai girl in Tokyo sex-work case to be returned home
A Thai girl involved in a sex-work case in Tokyo has requested to return home since she first sought assistance from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau in September....