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middleeasteye.networld19 hrs ago
Northern Israel Children Face Repeated Displacement From Cross-Border Fire
Children along Israel's northern border have experienced years of rocket alerts, shelter stays and temporary relocation. Officials are shifting focus from evacuation logistics to long-term community support programs.
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news.sky.compolitics19 hrs ago
UK and France extend migrant returns agreement by three months
British and French officials have agreed to extend a migrant returns treaty for three months and add rules covering people who re-enter the UK after removal. The changes address a loophole that allowed some migrants sent to France to return via other routes.
dailywire.compolitics1 day ago
Border wall construction pace remains below target for 2027 completion
DHS has finished 10 percent of planned primary border wall and would need to build more than 13 miles per week to meet an end-of-2027 target. Current weekly construction has averaged 2.6 miles in 2026.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days ago
Tohono O’odham Nation Sues Federal Agencies Over Planned Border Wall on Reservation Land
The Tohono O’odham Nation filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block construction of a border wall across 62 miles of its reservation. The tribe argues the land remains sovereign and that federal action would violate prior executive orders and statute…
techcentral.co.zaworld2 days ago
Border Area Between Two West African Countries Sees Rising Tensions
A news crew accompanied military forces into a high-risk border zone where armed groups have conducted incursions. Local residents reported fear amid the presence of militants and security operations.
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Reasonpolitics4 days ago
Texas Landowners Along Southern Border Confront Eminent Domain for Border Wall Construction
Texas landowners along the southern border must decide whether to allow border wall construction on their property or face eminent domain proceedings. The Texas Tribune has reported accounts from property owners describing government actions to acquire land for the project.
france24.compolitics5 days ago
France Deploys Riot Police Units on Northern Beaches to Stop Small Boat Crossings
Two new specialist police units have been deployed on French beaches as part of a UK-France agreement to prevent small boat crossings to Britain. The move includes increased funding and expanded enforcement operations targeting people smugglers.
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
U.S. Halts Livestock Imports from Mexico After New World Screwworm Detected in Texas
The U.S. has closed its southern border to livestock imports following the first detection of New World screwworm in Texas in 60 years. Officials link the parasite's return to smuggling routes through Mexico and Central America.
france24.compolitics5 days ago
UK Government Announces Drone Surveillance Task Force With France to Address Channel Crossings
The UK government said it reached a new arrangement with France to deploy drones for increased surveillance along French beaches. Officials stated that arrests related to smuggling gangs have reached record levels under current policies.
channel4.comworld6 days ago
Uganda Tries to Limit Cross-Border Travel Amid Ebola Outbreak Despite Porous Frontier With Congo
Uganda's long, porous border with the Democratic Republic of Congo complicates efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, according to health officials.
middleeasteye.netfinance6 days ago
Israeli Military Intercepts Rockets Fired Toward Troops in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces intercepted multiple rockets launched toward troops near the border. Additional anti-tank missiles and mortar shells were fired at soldiers but caused no injuries.
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valuewalk.comworld7 days ago
UK and EU agree instant vehicle data sharing for cross-border crime checks
British and EU police will gain real-time access to each other's vehicle registration records under a new agreement. The system will operate through the existing Prum framework and is scheduled to begin before a July summit.
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French Authorities Seized 53 Migrant Boats in May While 29 Reached Britain
Home Office data showed 35 per cent of attempted crossings succeeded last month. The figures follow a revised £660 million UK-France enforcement deal signed in April.
nbcnews.comworld7 days ago
Air raid alerts activated near northern Israel border
Alerts sounded in Al-Aramsha after Israeli officials detected a hostile aircraft entering the area’s airspace. Several suspected aerial targets were later reported falling near the Lebanon border.
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jpost.comworld8 days ago
Activist Detained at London Airport Under Counter-Terrorism Law
A British activist was detained at a London airport under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. Police have not stated a reason for the detention.
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finance10 days ago
Task force tests counter-drone system at Arizona border site
JIATF-401 evaluated the SkyValor counter-UAS system at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The test used threat scenarios drawn from southern border operations. Officials said the system offers non-kinetic options to disrupt drones.
foxnews.compolitics10 days ago
Officials Say 146,000 Missing Migrant Children Located
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said 146,000 children reported missing under the prior administration have been found. Nearly 300,000 remain unaccounted for.
ecns.cnpolitics10 days ago
U.S. officials identify over 15,000 cases of adults sponsoring multiple migrant children
The Justice Department announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children. Officials said they are reviewing thousands of similar cases involving adults who sponsored more than three unrelated children.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
U.S. officials locate 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children
The Trump administration announced it has found 146,000 unaccompanied children who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Officials said the children had been released to sponsors whose backgrounds were not fully checked.
france24.compolitics11 days ago
Officials to discuss efforts on unaccompanied migrant children
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a press conference Thursday morning on administration actions regarding unaccompanied migrant children. The briefing follows the signing of legislation funding immigratio…
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
Border Patrol Miami Sector Arrests Reach 12,599 Over 14 Months
Border Patrol agents in South Florida recorded 12,599 arrests between March 2025 and April 2026, accounting for 10 percent of nationwide totals. Most arrests resulted from local and state police turning over individuals under expanded cooperation agreements.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Congress Passes Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill
A bill providing funding for immigration enforcement and border security cleared Congress after extended debate. The measure authorizes spending on enforcement activities at the southern border and related operations.
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rte.ieworld11 days agoUpdated
Two Men Jailed for Piloting Migrant Boats Across English Channel
A Sudanese national received a 27-month sentence and an Afghan national received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to steering overcrowded small boats. The sentences mark the first under a new law that criminalizes endangering lives at sea.
gamereactor.euworld12 days ago
Pakistan Reports Strikes Along Afghan Border Killed 26
Pakistan conducted strikes along the Afghan border that it said killed 26 people described as alleged terrorists. Kabul and Islamabad offered differing accounts of the targets, and no independent verification has been reported.
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Al Jazeeraworld12 days ago
West Bengal deports 4,800 undocumented Bangladeshis, holds 836 more as new government fills district centres
Hundreds arrive daily at the Hakimpur border crossing while authorities verify citizenship and record biometrics. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says 4,800 have already been sent back and 836 remain in detention.
world12 days ago
EU's new Entry/Exit System causes initial delays at some airports but offers fast-track for repeat UK visitors, Frontex says
The Entry Exit System requires fingerprint and photo registration for non-EU travellers. Some member states are struggling with implementation at 1,700 border points.
washingtonpost.comworld12 days ago
U.S. Northern Command Consolidates Migration, Trafficking, and Smuggling Efforts Under Single Operation
U.S. Northern Command announced that all efforts addressing mass migration, trafficking, smuggling, and other criminal activity will now operate under Operation Ardent Vanguard.
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dailycaller.compolitics13 days ago
Bill Introduced to Codify Trump-Era Border Policies Into Law
The bill would codify Trump administration asylum and border security policies and pair them with a second reconciliation measure. Roy cited past Senate inaction on H.R. 2.
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citizen.co.zaworld14 days ago
South Africa Adopts Five-Pillar Migration Plan Focused on Enforcement, Border Security and Anti-Corruption Measures
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the plan on 7 June 2026 after Cabinet and the President's Coordinating Council endorsed it last week.
archdaily.compolitics15 days ago
City Renovates Reflecting Pool During Cost Increases
A reflecting pool renovation was completed and announced this week. A senator criticized the project for occurring while household expenses are increasing. A defense official also commented on migration during a D-Day ceremony in France.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
DHS Launches Multiagency Security Operation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security has begun a coordinated federal effort to secure matches across 11 U.S. host cities. The operation covers counterterrorism, emergency response, border screening, and criminal investigations but excludes immigration enforcement at venues.
thehindu.compolitics16 days agoUpdated
Senate Passes $70B Border Enforcement Bill
The measure funds Border Patrol and ICE operations through the remainder of President Trump's term and now moves to the House for consideration.
nypost.comtechnology4 days ago
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas Calf, Launches Quarantine and Sterile-Fly Response
The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, on Wednesday night and established a 20-kilometer quarantine zone. Officials are expanding sterile-fly releases and forming a joint response team with state authorities.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man attempting to cross separation wall
Israeli forces shot and killed a 28-year-old Palestinian man who was trying to cross the separation wall into Israel for work. The incident occurred amid reported economic hardship in the West Bank.
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nypost.comscience17 days ago
USDA Confirms First Texas Screwworm Case Since 1966; Quarantines Area and Releases Sterile Flies
A 3-week-old calf in La Pryor tested positive. Officials imposed a 12-mile quarantine and released four million sterile flies the same day.
The Independentworld18 days ago
U.S. Detects New World Screwworm in Texas Calf for First Time Since 1966
Agriculture officials confirmed the New World screwworm fly in a three-week-old calf in Texas. The USDA announced the finding Wednesday and established a 12-mile quarantine zone around the property.
nypost.comworld18 days ago
USDA Reports Flesh-Eating Parasite 25 Miles From U.S. Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a flesh-eating parasite 25 miles from the southern border. Officials described the finding as a serious threat to livestock.
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Fox Newspolitics18 days ago
DHS Secretary Testifies Border Wall Primary Phase on Track for June 2027 Completion, Secondary Phase for 2028
Markwayne Mullin told Congress that all primary-wall contracts will be awarded by the end of June 2026 and that the full system, including a secondary barrier, should finish in 2028.
rferl.orgworld19 days ago
Israeli officials seek to keep Hezbollah away from northern border
Israeli officials viewed Hezbollah's entry into the conflict with Iran as an opportunity to push the group from the northern border area. They have resisted ending that effort.
world19 days ago
EU Entry/Exit System Fully Operational at 29 Schengen Borders, Replacing Passport Stamps with Biometrics
The EU Entry/Exit System went live in April 2026, replacing passport stamps with fingerprints and facial scans for non-EU travelers at Schengen borders.
rediff.comworld19 days ago
Sophisticated Drug Smuggling Tunnel Discovered Running Between San Diego Retail Store and Tijuana
@CBSNews reported that law enforcement found a tunnel from a San Diego retail store to Tijuana, Mexico. Federal officials said more than $45 million worth of cocaine moved through the passage.
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jewishpress.comworld19 days ago
Hezbollah Drone Strike Wounds Four Israeli Soldiers
A Hezbollah explosive drone struck Israeli positions on Tuesday, wounding one reservist moderately and three soldiers lightly. The incident marks the latest reported cross-border attack in the ongoing conflict.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld19 days ago
New World screwworm found 25 miles from U.S. border in Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a flesh-eating New World screwworm in a goat in Mexico's Coahuila state. The detection marks the closest case to U.S. soil since at least September.
bbc.co.ukworld4 days ago
Four Men Charged After Discovery of 2,000-Foot Cocaine Smuggling Tunnel Beneath San Diego Store
U.S. authorities seized more than a ton of cocaine and dismantled a reinforced tunnel beneath a San Diego store after a six-month investigation that began in December 2025.
indianexpress.compolitics20 days ago
Myanmar President Visits India for First Trip Abroad Since Taking Office
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a five-day visit focused on trade, border security and defence. The trip marks his first foreign engagement since his April election and comes after Myanmar's December 2025-January 2026 polls.
nbcnews.compolitics20 days ago
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Appoints Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as Chief of Border Patrol
The appointment comes as the Trump administration works to maintain reduced illegal border crossings. Vasquez will lead the agency responsible for securing U.S. borders between ports of entry.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Mexican Authorities Discover 869-Foot Underground Tunnel Near Tijuana-San Diego Border
U.S. and Mexican officers searched a property and seized narcotics evidence near Otay Mesa. Federal prosecutors continue the investigation.
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ibtimes.co.ukpolitics21 days ago
Border Patrol Arrests 36 Noncitizen Commercial Truck Drivers in Arizona Operation
Agents in the Yuma sector detained 36 of 52 detected individuals during a five-day enforcement action. Most held commercial driver’s licenses from states including California, Washington and New York.
news.sky.comworld21 days ago
Yacht with Seven Albanian Nationals Stopped at Chichester Marina, Five Men Arrested on Immigration Offences
National Crime Agency and Border Force officers detained two crew members and three suspected shore-party members after intercepting the vessel nearly five nautical miles inland. Seven Albanian nationals were taken to immigration detention.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld21 days ago
Anti-Immigration Group Plans Mass March as Government Tightens Border Controls Ahead of 30 June Deadline
Nkosikhona Ndabandaba said his movement will lead one million men without looting or attacks. The group welcomed new border measures announced after a R1-billion seizure at Beitbridge.
english.elpais.compolitics23 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas to Enforce SB 4 Immigration Law During Ongoing Legal Challenge
A federal appeals court ruled that Texas may enforce SB 4 while litigation continues. Governor Greg Abbott said the decision gives the state authority to arrest people who cross the border illegally.
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vancouversun.comworld23 days ago
Border Agents Seize Pork, Chicken and Mango Pulp at Laredo Crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a vehicle carrying 40 kilograms of pork, nearly 6 kilograms of raw chicken and 11 kilograms of mango pulp at the Laredo port of entry. All items were destroyed and the driver was fined $1,000.
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Reasonpolitics4 days ago
U.S. Military Boat Strikes Have Not Reduced Cocaine Supply Indicators
U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats since September 2025 have not produced measurable declines in cocaine availability. Seizure volumes, street prices, and overdose data show no significant change.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Administration Selects New Border Patrol Chief After Two-Week Search
The Trump administration completed a two-week search for a new U.S. Border Patrol chief. Officials selected a 26-year agent currently serving as chief patrol agent of the northwestern region.
BBC Newsworld24 days ago
UK to Deploy AI Tool for Asylum Seeker Age Checks in 2027
The Home Office awarded a contract to develop an AI system that estimates age from border photographs. Testing is scheduled to begin next year at a Dover processing centre, with full rollout planned for mid-2027.
reviewjournal.comworld4 days ago
Texas Officers Detain Driver and 20 People in Semi-Truck During Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety officers stopped a semi-truck on May 18 and arrested its driver along with 20 individuals found inside the cab and trailer. The driver, identified as a Mexican national, faces state charges for evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Those detai…
jpost.comworld26 days ago
Drone Strike Damages Bus Stop Near Israel-Lebanon Border
An explosive drone struck a bus stop in the moshav of Shomera on Monday. Schools along the border remain closed after multiple Hezbollah drone attacks. Parents report ongoing safety concerns for their children.
winnipegfreepress.comworld26 days ago
Texas Authorities Detain 20 People in Webb County Truck During Border Operation
State officers stopped a tractor-trailer in Webb County and found 20 people concealed in the sleeper cab. The driver attempted to flee before being taken into custody on smuggling charges.
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Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
Mexico Arrests Nephew of Former Drug Lord El Chapo
Mexican authorities detained a nephew of Joaquin Guzman on Tuesday in Sonora near the U.S. border. The suspect faces U.S. drug trafficking charges and an extradition order.
channel4.compolitics26 days ago
UK records over 1,100 small boat arrivals in five days
Hundreds of migrants launched daily from French and Belgian beaches amid favorable weather. Officials reported a new funding agreement with France and expanded enforcement operations.