Up to 300 Afghans arrive in Philippines for US visa processing
Action made despite domestic opposition in the Catholic-majority country over security and other concerns
The Afghans could stay for no more than 59 days and would be...
Record number of migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2024: NGO
The vast majority of the fatalities — 9,757 — took place on the Atlantic migration route from Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands
MADRID: At least...
Scholz says ‘integrated’ Syrian refugees ‘welcome’ to stay in Germany
BERLIN : German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said that well-integrated Syrian refugees are welcome to stay, as far-right and conservative politicians called for them to return to their home country after the...
Raids in Germany target Channel migrant smuggling ring
The suspects, all based in Germany, organized the purchase, storage and transport of inflatable boats to smuggle migrants from beaches near the French city of Calais to Britain
New EU commission must change tack on migration
The migration dynamics between Europe and Africa have evolved into one of the most pressing socioeconomic challenges of the 21st century, fueled by a complex mesh of historical ties, socioeconomic disparities, political...
At least eight migrants drown off Greek island of Samos
Greek coast guard finds bodies of six minors, two women
So far 39 people rescued, search and rescue operation continues
Greece’s coast...
Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations
McALLEN, Texas: Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the US-Mexico border to use as a staging area for potential mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump.The property, which Texas originally...
1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target
People from 17 countries, including Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan and recently Lebanon, are currently receiving such relief
But President-elect Donald Trump promised mass deportations and suggested he would...
Italy adopts a new decree to overcome hurdles jeopardizing its migration deal with Albania
ROME — Italy’s far-right government on Monday approved a new decree aimed at overcoming judicial hurdles that risked derailing a controversial migration deal with Albania.
Under the new decree...
Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
Singapore’s government says the persecution claim was baseless and unfounded
Lee Hsien Yang said he had sought asylum protection in 2022, citing government persecution