Federal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in a stealth enforcement campaign that disproportionately targeted people from Latin American countries. The arrests have rattled Latino neighborhoods, with many immigrants fearing kidnapping and some encounters turning violent.
Spain's immigration amnesty program has received approximately 900,000 applications to regularize status, nearly double the initial expectation of 500,000. The program, which ends in two weeks, has already approved 40% of applications, granting 360,000 temporary work permits. Critics argue it encourages illegal immigration and strains public services, while the government emphasizes Spain's welcoming stance.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demanding detailed disclosures on the organization's legal status, finances, structure, and tax compliance, citing its vast influence and public mobilization.
Six months after applying for renewal, "Dreamers" like Claudia and Cesar face prolonged delays in their Daca status, jeopardizing jobs, careers, and financial stability. Advocates criticize the Trump administration's policies, which they say are causing a "quiet unraveling" of temporary programs and pushing millions out of the workforce.
African migrants in South Africa face escalating xenophobic sentiment after protests by March & March, demanding illegal immigrants leave by 30 June, with reported violence and deaths.
Swedish authorities are investigating child welfare concerns for Lily, a daughter of a Hong Kong couple, who was removed from her parents' care in late 2023. The parents, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, are campaigning for her return to Hong Kong via their "Save Lily" social media page. The case is complicated by the death of their first daughter in Finland in 2019.
A Sri Lankan family legally residing in the UK faces a dilemma as their two young children have been ordered to leave, despite the mother's extended visa until 2031. The family, who arrived in 2022 under care worker visa rules, has complied with all immigration requirements.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
Spain is launching a program to legalize around 550,000 undocumented workers to address labor shortages and stimulate economic growth, drawing criticism from far-right groups but supported by the government as a way to boost the workforce.
The Hong Kong government plans to implement legislation on July 31 allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, authorities said that the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, passed in November 2024, would provide legal status to patients’ advance care planning while offering protection to healthcare and rescue personnel. The two instruments covered under advance care planning – advance medical...
The Hong Kong government will implement the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance on July 31, granting formal statutory status to advance medical directives and DNACPR orders for terminally ill patients.
