Biden To Build More Mexico Wall, Says Hands Were Tied
US President Joe Biden on Thursday defended plans to extend the border wall with Mexico, saying he didn't think such barriers worked but that he was bound by laws introduced under Donald Trump.
Shocking Data Shows 2023 Could Be The Hottest Year Ever
Climate scientists are shocked by a report that found September 2023 to be the hottest month ever recorded. Experts also warn of another heatwave hitting Europe in October.
Giorgia Meloni Joins Rishi Sunak's Battle Against Migration
In a bid to decrease migration levels in Europe, Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Giorgia Meloni have joined forces to address the topic at the European Political Community meeting.
UK's Braverman Renews 'Culture War' Attacks At Tory Conference
Interior minister Suella Braverman warned Tuesday that Britain faces a "hurricane" of immigration, as she doubled down on her hardline rhetoric at the Conservative party's annual conference.
Migrants Are Attempting To Travel To The UK On Foot
Following the Illegal Migration Act in the UK that criminalises migrants crossing the English Channel, asylum seekers are making their way to the UK through France and Italy on foot.
US President Joe Biden Calls Donald Trump's Violent Speech A Threat To Democracy
After Trump called for shop thieves and migrants to be shot, President Biden declared that the Republican Party threatens democracy in the US.
Six Migrant Women Rescued in Europe as European Migrant Crisis Persists
The plight of migrants, like the six women found in the lorry, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive and humane solutions to address the European migrant crisis.
Elton John Slams Suella Braverman For Dismissing LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Suella Braverman faces criticism for neglecting the protection of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and promising that the deportation flights to Rwanda will go ahead.
Elon Musk Visits Texas-Mexico Border, Says 'Welcome Hard-Working Immigrants'
Musk live-streamed his visit to the US-Mexico border to give people an idea of the "real situation".
EU's Mediterranean Leaders Meet On Migration
The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Giorgia Meloni, meet Friday in Malta for talks set to focus on migration.
UK Interior Minister Questions Role Of UN Refugee Convention
UK interior minister Suella Braverman on Tuesday questioned whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our modern age" during a keynote speech at a think tank in Washington.
Suella Braverman Argues for Refugee Law Reform as 'Simply Being Gay, or a Woman' is Not Sufficient
Arguing for refugee law reform, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said that an asylum system whereby "simply being gay, or a woman, and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin, is sufficient to qualify for protection" is unsustainable.
Home Secretary Faces Uproar Over Entry of Spanish, Neo-Nazi and Far-Right Extremist into Britain
The entry of Isabel Peralta, a Spanish neo-Nazi banned by Germany, into the UK has been contrasted by campaigners to the government's policy on asylum seekers.
Italian PM Admits She Hoped To Do 'Better' On Migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted she had hoped to do "better" on controlling irregular migration, which has surged since her far-right party won historic elections a year ago.
CAR Leader Blames West's 'Plundering' Of Africa For Migrant Crisis
The head of the Central African Republic on Thursday accused the West of triggering a migration crisis by pillaging Africa's natural resources through slavery and colonization.
Italian PM Urges UN To Wage 'War Without Mercy' On Migrant Trafficking
Italy's prime minister on Wednesday urged the United Nations to launch a "global war without mercy" against migrant smugglers, after a surge of arrivals on the island of Lampedusa.
UK visa application fees to see 20% increase across wide range of categories
The decision to raise visa fees follows an announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in July, stating that fees and health surcharges for visa applicants would increase significantly, with the goal of raising over £1 billion.
Companies must harness transformative technologies like AI to stay afloat
Companies must always keep up with technological trends – or risk losing their market and being driven out of business by either the competition or technology itself.
UN refugee chief seeks inclusion, not quick fixes, as needs grow
As the world faces an unprecedented number of refugees and a backlash grows in Europe, a top UN official is warning against the political push for quick fixes.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses G20 Summit outcomes and global challenges
The Prime Minister's statement emphasised the need for diplomatic pressure on Russia, the role of democracies in addressing global challenges and the UK's commitment to its citizens and allies.
'Tsunami-like' dam flooding in Libya leaves nearly 6,000 dead
Chaos continues in Libya after two dams flooded the city of Derna, with more than 5,000 people killed by the tsunami-like wave that has displaced over 30,000 residents.
Britain and Singapore announce new strategic partnership during G20 Summit
Prime Minister Sunak emphasised the significance of this agreement, highlighting the broader objectives of his international engagements, which prioritise the interests of the British people.
Man who took selfies while bringing migrants to the UK jailed
A man who had his phone seized after driving a small boat that carried 50 migrants to the UK has been jailed under the Adapted Illegal Migration Act.
German court refuses extradition of accused Albanian drug trafficker to UK due to prison conditions
The case revolves around an Albanian citizen who had lived in the United Kingdom and faced charges related to trafficking approximately five kilogrammes of cocaine and laundering approximately £330,000.
Channel migrants confront tighter French coast patrols
A chain of buoys blocks a river in northern France, the latest costly measure the authorities have deployed in their almost impossible mission to stop Britain-bound migrants crossing the Channel.
The Philippines declares war on modern slavery and sexual exploitation
Reports show that around 859,000 people in the Philippines are bound by modern slavery. The British Embassy in Manila is supporting the government's crackdown by calling for project bids.
Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: HRW
Saudi border guards fired "like rain" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the Gulf kingdom from Yemen, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday.
Ireland's fishermen fear species migration as sea temperatures soar
When he finished school Daragh McGuinness knew he wanted to join a fishing crew but now, at 23, he fears climate change may kill off the industry that has sustained his family for generations.
Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde: UN agency
More than 60 people are believed to have died after a migrant boat from Senegal was found off West Africa's Cape Verde islands, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday.
Recent Trends That Have Reshaped the Landscape of Global Politics
Exploring the transformative impact of emerging trends on the intricate fabric of global politics in recent times.