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South Korea charts a path toward a cohesive multicultural future

In South Korea, a country long proud of its ethnic homogeneity, the rising number of foreign residents—now 2.11 million, or 4.1% of the population—has brought new challenges and opportunities. As the nation nears official multicultural status, Seoul is actively managing migrant integration......

Immigrants do not harm Spanish jobs or wages, studies confirm

Immigration in Spain has become a polarizing topic in recent years, fueled by political rhetoric and sensationalized narratives. However, mounting evidence from economic studies debunks claims that immigrants take jobs from Spaniards or depress wages, challenging widespread misconceptions. The rise......

United States to require visa bond of up to $15,000 for some foreign nationals

As part of a pilot program launched by the U.S. Department of State, certain foreign nationals applying for a U.S. visa may soon be required to pay a security bond of up to $15,000. The initiative is intended to discourage visa overstays and ensure better compliance with immigration laws. Announced......

Over 80 migrants swim to Ceuta amid summer surge in irregular crossings

More than 80 migrants swam to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend, marking the summer’s largest wave of irregular crossings. The group, which included at least 50 Moroccan and Palestinian minors, braved hazardous sea conditions, with strong swells and dense coastal fog complicating rescue......

Spain’s workforce grows by over 1 million foreigners in a decade

Spain has added more than 1.4 million foreign workers to its labor force over the past decade, according to new data. Economists view this trend as essential for sustaining the country’s welfare and pension systems amid an aging population. A decade of growth in foreign labor Figures from Spain's......

US deportation deal with Eswatini sparks outrage over alleged human rights violations

Civil society groups and political opposition in Eswatini have strongly condemned a controversial agreement with the United States that led to the transfer of five foreign nationals—convicted of serious crimes—from American custody to Eswatini. Critics have labeled the deal as “human......

Abuse claims emerge from overcrowded Florida migrant jails

Human rights groups have raised alarm over alleged mistreatment of migrants held in immigration detention facilities across southern Florida. A new report published Monday by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South reveals a disturbing pattern of abuse, unsanitary......

Disinformation fuels anti-migrant violence in southeastern Spain

Recent anti-migrant unrest in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre Pacheco highlights how online disinformation drives xenophobic hate speech, escalating tensions into real-life violence with political support, experts warn. Clashes sparked by false narratives Last weekend, far-right groups clashed......

US tightens visa policy with demand for public social media access

The United States has introduced a new visa requirement mandating that all foreign student applicants make their social media profiles publicly accessible. This measure applies to F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa categories and is already in effect. In an announcement made via X, the US Embassy in Morocco......