Moroccan police arrested 111 people near the border with Spain's territory of Ceuta amid heightened security following social media calls for a mass crossing, weeks after a deadly migration surge.
Moroccan police arrested 111 people attempting to enter Spain's north African territory of Ceuta amid heightened security following social media calls for a mass crossing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a security meeting on Russia's eastern borders with military officials onboard the Varyag GM cruiser during Pacific Fleet drills in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
EU interior ministers demand tougher border security and return policies following a mass influx of 72,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, which left at least 75 dead.
EU interior ministers agreed to strengthen external security, fight migrant smuggling, and provide emergency aid to Spain following an incident where 60,000 people rushed the border in Ceuta.
A dinghy with 173 people on board caught fire and capsized in the Channel. All were rescued in a joint UK-France operation, with 11 suffering minor injuries and 3 hospitalized. This incident underscores the dangers of Channel crossings amid smuggling activity.
EU leaders urge stronger borders after chaotic Ceuta crossings; Spain says 69,500 migrants returned to Morocco, 72 dead on Spanish side; Italy suspends Schengen with Spain.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for unified EU action on border security after thousands breached the border into Spain's Ceuta enclave, with EU interior ministers set to discuss responses in an emergency meeting.
Twenty-two EU leaders, including German Chancellor Merz and Italian PM Meloni, criticized Spanish PM Sánchez's migration policies, particularly a regularization scheme, for undermining EU border security. Sánchez defended his policies, calling his counterparts' reactions "selfish" and "unlawful" amidst a migrant influx into Ceuta.
India's Union Home Ministry is establishing a robust four-layer security grid, integrating border forces, local administrations, central agencies, and citizens to enhance border security. This "smart border" initiative aims to modernize India's security system and combat terrorism and Naxalism.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Malaysia to enhance economic cooperation and address border issues. The leaders agreed to develop a special border economic zone and signed an agricultural cooperation MoU. The visit occurs amid heightened security concerns due to the separatist insurgency in southern Thailand.
The White House and CBP sparked controversy by using Grand Theft Auto VI-themed AI-generated images to promote border security policies, drawing a brief "No comment" from Rockstar Games. The posts, featuring Trump and border enforcement figures, ignited debate among gamers and political supporters.
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson reported being detained at Heathrow Airport and having his phone seized. This follows his extensive online commentary on recent racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland, sparked by a stabbing incident.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was detained at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws. His phones were seized under the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) announced protests against India over alleged 'push-ins' and border killings. They demand an end to the alleged human rights violations and attacks on sovereignty.
India is implementing an anti-drone shield and a smart border security grid to combat cross-border smuggling of narcotics and arms. The system, developed indigenously, will integrate with the Land Port Management System (LPMS) to enhance surveillance and security, particularly in Punjab.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Indian PM Narendra Modi to discuss trade, connectivity, border security, and defense. This visit, his first abroad since becoming president, is closely watched amid Myanmar's civil war and a criticized election.
PM Narendra Modi met with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to discuss trade, border security, and defense cooperation. Hlaing assured that Myanmar's territory would not be used against India's security interests. Modi reaffirmed India's support for Myanmar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
An investigative report finds that ICE has intensified street arrests in the New York metropolitan area since October 2025, disproportionately targeting Latinos and often arresting individuals who did not resemble the intended target. The piece links these patterns to broader 287(g) deployments and political pressure on immigration enforcement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows to deploy advanced surveillance, anti-drone tech, and upgraded infrastructure along India's western border with Pakistan, inaugurating new women's barracks for BSF in Rajasthan.
Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit, the Centre will release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources schemes. PM Modi assured support for central projects and economic development, with new cooperation phases for health centers and rural employment.
India is bolstering its border security with Pakistan and Bangladesh by implementing a 'smart border' project featuring drones, radar, and advanced cameras. The initiative aims to combat smuggling of counterfeit currency, weapons, and drugs, and to create an impenetrable border.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC defeated South Korea's Suwon FC Women 2-1 in the AFC Champions League semifinals. The visit signals potential inter-Korean cooperation, while the Unification Ministry shifts focus to peaceful coexistence. No MDL crossings by N.K. troops reported this year.
The annual Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, showcased the latest surveillance and enforcement technologies for border control, highlighting the Trump administration's maximalist approach to immigration enforcement, with a growing focus on interior enforcement and surveillance.
