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New Trump administration rule could accelerate deportations of asylum seekers

The Trump administration has introduced a new rule aimed at accelerating the processing of asylum applications, a move that could potentially speed up deportation proceedings for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security said the measure is designed......

Ceuta migrant deaths rise to 26 since the beginning of 2026

The number of migrants who have died while attempting to reach Ceuta by sea has risen to 26 since the beginning of 2026, according to Spanish newspaper La Razón, highlighting the continuing risks faced by people attempting to cross the Mediterranean and reach the Spanish enclave. Spanish Civil......

Jordan intercepts drone after airspace breach amid heightened regional tensions

Jordan has confirmed that its armed forces intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered the country's airspace, underscoring the continued security challenges facing the region amid persistent geopolitical tensions. The incident occurred in the eastern desert of the Kingdom during the early hours......

Ireland charges man over explosives found near Northern Ireland border

Irish authorities have charged a second man in connection with the discovery of an explosive device found inside a vehicle near the border with Northern Ireland, as police investigate what they described as suspected dissident republican activity. The man, who is in his forties, was charged with possession......

Operation Marhaba 2026 logs record-breaking influx of Moroccan diaspora amid enhanced reception measures

Operation Marhaba 2026 continues to experience a massive surge of travelers, with numbers of Moroccans residing abroad returning to the Kingdom for their summer holidays reaching 1,862,609 individuals by July 20. This figures marks a 1.04 percent increase compared to the same timeframe last year, driven......

Seven Eastern European Nations Warn of Border Tourism Slump Amid Security Concerns

Seven Eastern European countries have formally petitioned the European Commission over a steep downturn in tourism across their border regions, attributing the decline directly to escalating geopolitical tensions and widespread security anxieties linked to regional stability. According to reports from......

Canada opens Gordie Howe Bridge without US officials as trade tensions escalate

Canada will officially mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge without U.S. participation on Friday, after growing tensions over trade issues and a dispute surrounding toll arrangements disrupted plans for a joint celebration. The major infrastructure project, which connects Windsor,......

Latvia uses tear gas and warning shot as migrant pressure from Belarus border rises

Latvian soldiers used tear gas and fired a warning shot to prevent a group of migrants from entering the country from Belarus, according to the Latvian army, as authorities report increasing pressure along the eastern border. The incident occurred amid growing concerns in Latvia over a rise in attempted......

Thailand builds permanent border fence after deadly clashes with Cambodia

Thailand has completed the first section of a permanent border fence along parts of its frontier with Cambodia, as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours continue following armed clashes in 2025. The Thai military announced on Wednesday that a 1.3-kilometre reinforced barrier had been completed......