TikTok and Title 42 rumours fuel human smuggling at the US border
TikTok ads and misinformation are driving migrants to multi-billion dollar smuggling organisations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli Border Police officer acquitted of charges in the fatal shooting of autistic Palestinian man
A Jerusalem court acquitted an Israeli border police officer of "involuntary reckless manslaughter" in the fatal shooting of Eyad al-Hallaq, an unarmed Palestinian man.
1970-01-01 08:00
Four migrants, including an infant, drowned in the Rio Grande River over 3-day period, official says
Law enforcement officers in Texas have recovered the bodies of four drowned migrants, including an infant, from the Rio Grande River along the US-Mexico border since Saturday, an official said.
1970-01-01 08:00
A 9-year-old migrant died after having seizures during scorching trek in Arizona
A 9-year-old migrant died from medical complications which included seizures after crossing into the US near Mesa, Arizona, in the midst of sweltering summer heat, Border Patrol officials said.
1970-01-01 08:00
DHS reassigns top official at Customs and Border Protection following death of 8-year-old
The Department of Homeland Security has removed the chief medical officer at US Customs and Border Protection following the death of an 8-year-old girl held in US custody last month, according to a Homeland Security official.
1970-01-01 08:00
U.S. suspends asylum appointments in Texas border city after extortion reports
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY U.S. asylum appointments at a dangerous Texas-Mexico border crossing
1970-01-01 08:00
Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens tapped to lead agency
A longtime veteran of the US Border Patrol will be its next chief, the Biden administration has announced.
1970-01-01 08:00
White House ramps up efforts to slow migration in the hemisphere, capitalizing on low border crossings
Biden administration officials are doubling down on efforts to stem the flow of migrants journeying to the US-Mexico border, capitalizing on nearly a month of low border crossings in the wake of the lifting of a Covid-era restriction.
1970-01-01 08:00
DeSantis visits southern border -- and seizes immigration issue in GOP race through executive power
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will travel to southern Arizona on Wednesday -- his first visit to the US-Mexico border as a presidential candidate -- a day after taking credit for a pair of flights that recently carried migrants from Texas to California.
1970-01-01 08:00
Border encounters remain low nearly a month after Title 42 lifted, DHS says
The number of daily encounters along the US-Mexico border has remained low nearly a month after a pandemic-era restriction used by authorities to swiftly turn away migrants was lifted, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks
Russia is mounting more frequent missile and drone raids on Ukraine recently, with a focus on Kyiv.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's cross-border tactics are aimed at destabilizing Russia. Judging by the response, they're working
Ukraine has opened a new front in its battle to drive out the Russian invader - in Russia. But it is oddly coy about admitting that it has sent troops, fired artillery, and flown drones into its neighbor's territory.
1970-01-01 08:00