Weeks after a deadly mass border crossing in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta involving over 70,000 migrants, residents feel abandoned while experts debate whether Morocco orchestrated the crisis as geopolitical leverage or retaliation.
Moroccan police use force to block sub-Saharan African migrants from entering Spanish enclave Ceuta, following reports of planned mass crossing, after July's influx of tens of thousands.
An NGO plane spotted 11 decomposing bodies in the Mediterranean off Libya's coast. The grim discovery comes as the IOM reports a sharp rise in central Mediterranean migrant deaths despite falling crossing attempts.
Hong Kong authorities conducted a counterterrorism drill and crowd flow test at the Huanggang border crossing, involving about 5,000 civil servants to prepare for the port's opening.
The upgraded Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is set to open after six years of redevelopment, becoming the city's second 24-hour checkpoint.
One week after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, thousands remain stranded on beaches and streets as locals rally to provide food and shelter amid ongoing political tensions.
Twitch streamer Asmongold (36) banned after livestream comments on border crossings sparked outrage, including stating he'd 'shoot whoever' (including children) without sympathy for unauthorized entrants.
Federal officers at the Calexico Port of Entry seized 1,002 pounds of cocaine, valued at over $20 million, hidden in a commercial truck. Driver Jose Manuel Lopez Lopez was arrested and charged with importing narcotics into the United States.
Spanish officials reported 69,500 people returned to Morocco after an influx into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, with 2,500 remaining. Spanish leaders and intelligence suspect Morocco encouraged or permitted the crossings, described as an attack on Spain's territorial integrity, amidst EU calls for solidarity and concerns over Russian disinformation.
Thousands of Moroccan migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, with many claiming encouragement from Moroccan authorities and social media. The unprecedented influx, which left at least 67 dead, prompted Spain to deploy military and plan border reinforcements, though most migrants voluntarily returned due to lack of resources.
Hong Kong's security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, announced that the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing will undergo over 100 stress tests, involving more than 10,000 people including civil servants and mainland counterparts, to ensure smooth operations. No official opening date has been set.
Thousands of Moroccan migrants, some claiming encouragement from authorities and social media, crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave. Many later returned voluntarily due to lack of resources, while Spain reinforced its border and the crisis reignited EU migration debate.
Spain's opposition parties are criticizing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's migration policies after tens of thousands of unauthorized migrants entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The government attributes the influx to a recent Supreme Court ruling and denies links to its migrant regularization scheme, while also suggesting Moroccan political pressure.
Hong Kong to launch revamped Huanggang Port border crossing in September under a new joint inspection model, with drills starting next month following legislative approval for a co-location arrangement with Shenzhen.
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no one in the region would be allowed to sell oil if Iran is denied that opportunity. He also said security in the Strait of Hormuz is possible only if no American forces are present.
Russia has suspended all rail traffic with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1, closing several border crossings. The Foreign Ministry notified Baltic nations but gave no explanation for the 'temporary' closures. This follows previous Finnish border closures and comes amidst Russia's military buildup near NATO frontiers.
Russia has decreed the closure of several railway border crossings with Latvia, Finland, and Estonia, effective July 1. The move suspends the movement of people, vehicles, goods, and cargoes through these designated points. The Foreign Ministry is tasked with notifying the respective countries.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3, siding with the Trump administration, that allegations of criminal wrongdoing are sufficient for border agents to place green card holders on immigration parole, impacting due process for migrants with legal status.
A collision involving four taxis and a private car on Hong Kong's Shenzhen Bay Bridge injured six people and temporarily closed a road to a land border crossing. The private car reportedly lost control, initiating a chain reaction.
A collision involving two taxis and a private car on Hong Kong's Shenzhen Bay Bridge injured four people, including the two taxi drivers. The crash caused a significant traffic jam and led to the temporary closure of a slip road to the Shenzhen Bay border crossing.
An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the Huanggang Port Building, is set to open next month. It will be the first to use a 'collaborative inspection and joint clearance' model, allowing travelers to complete immigration in five minutes and eliminating the need for shuttle buses.
An Izmailovsky District Court sentenced a Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS) captain to 12 years in prison for selling information about goods crossing the state border. The captain was found guilty of accepting bribes and unauthorized access to computer information, and also fined three times the bribe amount.
Russia and China will discuss opening a temporary border crossing for tourists on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Governor Dmitry Demeshin stated that only 18,000 tourists visited Khabarovsk from the Chinese part of the island, highlighting the need for a passenger crossing.
Estonia's border guard warns that using Google Maps in the Narva River region can lead to accidental crossings into Russian territory due to inaccurate temporary border lines. At least four illegal crossings were recorded in the past two months, resulting in warnings or fines.
